Sharon Sterling was kneeling before her, wailing and begging for forgiveness. If Aurora didn't forgive her, the elders—especially Timothy Sterling—would inevitably see her as cold-blooded and heartless, disregarding the bonds of sisterhood and lacking the magnanimity expected of an older sister. But if she did forgive her, the whole affair would be swept under the rug. After all, the victim herself would have forgiven Sharon Sterling.
Damien Valerius had clearly seen through the mother and daughter's ploy, and his gaze darkened. However, considering Aurora's current predicament within the Sterling family, Damien suppressed his anger for the time being. Once this was all over, he would consult Aurora before deciding how to deal with the disgusting pair.
