36. Serious Talk

Stellina was surprised to hear Eston's explanation. This was too sudden, because she also didn't know much about the MV16 project. Her charade as Vellina had not studied the project in depth at all.

"Papa... that's a very sudden thing," Stellina commented in an almost whispery tone.

Eston looked a little uneasy too, but did not want to show it. The look on his face conveyed firmness to Stellina.

"Well, I didn't expect that they would ask for that either," Eston replied while exhaling a harsh breath at the end of his sentence. "This is their will. I've tried to persuade them and negotiate many times, but it's impossible for them to give up that wish."

It was not only Stellina who was surprised, but Diego as well. In her seat, Stellina felt uncomfortable. She looked at Diego as if asking what she should do.

Finally, Diego tried to say, "Papa, wait a minute. It will feel urgent to Vellina."

Eston seemed unfazed by Diego's words. "There's no choice, Diego, they're not willing to compromis