Chapter 110
Can You Forgive Me Once
Inside Sterling International's conference room.
Ethan Sterling, Naomi Pierce, and Luke Ward were sitting together, waiting for Julian Sterling to arrive.
Ethan Sterling had originally been angry that Naomi Pierce had acted on her own, but to his surprise, she really had contacted the Bennett family. The matter had been handled quickly and well, and on top of that, the Bennett family was going to cooperate with Sterling International.
This was basically a windfall dropped straight from the sky.
He completely changed his attitude from the past two days and waited on Naomi Pierce attentively. He looked extremely doting and considerate, as if what had happened before had never occurred.
Watching him act like this, Naomi Pierce felt it was ironic.
Because she knew Ethan Sterling's change was entirely due to her status as the Bennett family's daughter. Without that layer of identity, Ethan Sterling definitely wouldn't even spare her a glance.
Now, before the truth was exposed, she could only make good use of this matter to plan things carefully for herself and fight for the greatest benefit possible.
Click—the conference room door opened.
Marcus Reed walked in, dressed sharply in a suit. When they didn't see Julian Sterling with him, disappointment appeared on both Ethan Sterling's and Naomi Pierce's faces.
They had thought they would get to see Julian Sterling today.
But that recording from Claire Bennett was already enough to prove that Claire Bennett had found someone to impersonate President Sterling.
"Assistant Marcus, where's my uncle? Bennett Group wants to discuss business with him, and he still doesn't think it's worth his attention? That's way too rude, isn't it!" Ethan Sterling asked bluntly.
His face carried a proud, vindicated look, as if he and the Bennett family were on the same side, and his tone was anything but polite.
He had been toyed with by Julian Sterling so many times before.
Now that he finally had someone backing him up, Ethan Sterling naturally took the chance to vent his anger.
Marcus Reed's eyes flickered, and he said with a polite smile, "Mr. Sterling has an important client here. I'll be handling this partnership."
"What client could be more important than Bennett Group!" Ethan Sterling muttered unhappily.
Marcus Reed's smile stiffened slightly, and he thought to himself: Which side is Ethan Sterling on, exactly? Isn't he just tearing down his own side here?
When Luke Ward heard Ethan Sterling's words, he frowned faintly.
He felt that Julian Sterling really was not taking Bennett Group seriously enough. If not for the young miss, then with an attitude like this, there would be no need to cooperate at all.
He would report this matter truthfully to Mr. Bennett.
Luke Ward quickly suppressed his thoughts and took out a contract that had already been drafted. "Assistant Marcus, regarding our cooperation..."
The Bennett family had a private mine overseas and also had its own jewelry brand under its name, but for the Bennett family, Chicago was a blank market.
Some time ago, Victor Bennett had been traveling back and forth to Chicago repeatedly because he wanted to develop the market here.
Now, by cooperating with Sterling International, they could use Sterling International's connections and experience to quickly roll out all of their businesses.
After a round of discussion, the contract was finally signed.
Sterling International, under Sterling Group, and Bennett Group reached a cooperation agreement to establish a new jewelry brand, with Naomi Pierce taking full charge on Sterling International's side.
Ethan Sterling also offered to help assist.
With such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, if he handled this well, maybe the old Mr. Sterling would see his ability and list him as one of the future candidates of the Sterling family.
Naomi Pierce returned to Sterling International once again, and she was even put in charge of such an important project. She couldn't have been happier.
After seeing Luke Ward off, Ethan Sterling held Naomi Pierce's hand with deep affection and looked at her as he said softly, "Naomi, you really are my lucky star. I'll definitely treat you well from now on."
Naomi Pierce bit her lip lightly and said hesitantly, "Then if you ever find out I lied to you, can you forgive me once?"
Ethan Sterling pulled Naomi Pierce into his arms and said softly, "No matter how many times you lie to me, I'll forgive you."
Hearing his promise, Naomi Pierce relaxed a little and leaned into his embrace.
If one day her identity as the Bennett family's daughter was exposed, she hoped Ethan Sterling would be able to forgive her.