Alexander Marshall pursed his lips, still engrossed in his book.
He seemed oblivion to Bella Thompson kneeling in front of him, nor did he hear what she said.
Bella Thompson's eyes reddened, teary.
Even with her hoarse voice, she continued pleading in a low tone.
"Dad, I know my mistake, Sebastian also admits his fault, we both genuinely regret. From now on, he will focus on recuperating, withdraw from Yonder Group, and no longer concern about the business world."
With a whoosh, Alexander Marshall closed the book and left the study room.
Until then, Alexander remained silent.
All Bella Thompson saw was her father-in-law's terrifyingly gloomy face and the cold, ruthless back of him.
Despite feeling wronged, with her emotions in tumult inside, Bella Thompson still knelt in the study room.
This was her only hope.
If her father-in-law did not tell her to get up, she was prepared to stay on her knees.
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