Julian Sterling remained silent, allowing the man to continue his playful doting. Julian closed his eyes and leaned back against Ethan Caldwell: "They are likely waiting for our reaction, more specifically, how you and I respond. Perhaps they are testing whether the Caldwell family still prizes "chastity", or if this situation brings you a sense of humiliation. They are also waiting to see my own reaction: whether I will explode in rage, lash out online, or remain silent and let you handle everything. A prey cornered usually reveals its flaws. They want to see if public pressure will cause us to panic and lose our footing. If we make even the smallest misstep, they will immediately seize the opportunity to amplify the issue a hundredfold."
"And how do you intend to react?"
"That is my question for you." Julian sat up slightly, turning his head to meet the man's gaze: "I should be asking how you plan to handle this. Tell me, do you find it shameful?"
