The business world was harsh but tolerant.
If one struggled in business alone and didn't have any backers, they would be eaten up by those covetous predators in business sooner or later.
Luke's tone was serious. Sydney bit her lip and looked at him.
After a while, she asked with uncertainty, "Do you really think that I should rely on him?"
"My opinion is unimportant." He shrugged. "Now that Julien can be your backer, why do you refuse? I know the reason. You think that it will show your incompetence if you can't deal with things alone, and you will be inferior to Julien in the relationship. Thus, you're reluctant to accept his help."
She fell silent.
'Luke is right. It's the main reason why I'm reluctant to rely on Julien.
'In my opinion, I can only rely on myself in the world. Others can help me temporarily but can't help me forever.
'If I get used to relying on Julien, what can I do when I break up with him or when he feels annoyed because I ask for help from him again and again?
'If one gets used to relying on others, they will gradually lose the ability to solve problems. I'm unwilling to be like that. Thus, I don't want to ask for help from Julien first when I face problems.
'There is another reason. I don't want others to only remember that I'm Julien's girlfriend instead of the president of Skylight Corporation when they mention Skylight Corporation or me.
'If so, I will feel that I'm Julien's appendage. In others' eyes, I'm bundled with Julien, not an independent person.
'When others mention me, they will always think of Julien first.
'Also, every time I ask for help from Julien, I feel embarrassed. I feel incapable and feel that I'm inferior to him. As time goes by, I will have mental problems and become a totally different person. Even I don't know what kind of person I will be.
'For these various reasons, how can I be willing to ask for help from Julien?
'I would like to be as powerful as Julien and can stand beside him confidently. When others see me, their first thought is that I'm the president of Skylight Corporation and that I'm a capable person who lets Skylight Corporation reach new heights. I'm as excellent as Julien, and we are a perfect match for each other.
'I don't want others to only remember that I'm Julien's girlfriend and ignore my other identities when they see me. I don't want to be overshadowed by him thoroughly.
'That's not what I want!'
Seeing that Sydney frowned and hesitated, Luke knew her thoughts.
After all, they grew up together. He was the person who knew her best.
He was confident that he knew her better than Julien.
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