Chapter 129
Mr. Sterling Thinks Too Highly of Me
Claire Bennett froze when she heard that, then her brows drew together slightly, as if she'd fallen into old memories.
After a moment of silence, she said somewhat wistfully, "Do you remember me telling you about my family?"
"Mm." Julian Sterling nodded.
"My family is also in the jewelry business. My dad and that woman's daughter were both studying the same field as me, so we were always being compared."
"After graduation, the family had already arranged her future. We both entered the family company to work, but then some things happened, and with my mother getting into trouble, I was busy taking care of her, so I never went back to design."
Claire Bennett didn't say exactly what had happened, and Julian Sterling wasn't too concerned about it either. He nodded and said, "It's not too late to start now."
"Really? It's not too late?" Claire Bennett murmured.
"Of course."
Looking at Julian Sterling's expression, it was as if he believed she could do even better.
Claire Bennett felt deeply encouraged, and her heartbeat sped up too.
Oh my god, all of a sudden it felt like Julian Sterling had pumped her full of adrenaline, making her even more determined to join Sterling International as a designer.
As long as she agreed to President Sterling's condition, she could get the video, clear her name, and becoming a designer at Sterling International would also let her fulfill her dream.
This seemed to be nothing but benefits for her. It was going a little too smoothly.
Why did she feel like she was dreaming?
Julian Sterling had been watching Claire Bennett the whole time. Seeing the changes in her expression, he could more or less guess her answer inside. She was willing to join Sterling International, without the slightest reluctance.
He smiled faintly and said, "Is that okay? If there are no problems, we can sign the contract."
To prevent Claire Bennett from changing her mind at the last minute, Marcus Reed had already been told to draft the contract long ago, just waiting for her to agree so she could sign it immediately, to avoid complications later.
Claire Bennett was completely dumbfounded.
Wh-what was going on? A contract?
Was he really this efficient? It was like he was afraid she'd run away.
Without waiting for Claire Bennett to respond, Julian Sterling had already called Marcus Reed and told him to bring the contract to the hospital immediately.
Twenty minutes later, Marcus Reed appeared in the hospital room.
With a serious expression, he took out the contract and placed it in front of Claire Bennett. Claire Bennett picked it up and looked through it, and after confirming there were no problems, she signed her name.
"Miss Bennett, from now on we're colleagues. If there's anything you don't understand, you can come to me." Marcus Reed smiled warmly at Claire Bennett.
Claire Bennett was still a little dazed and muttered, "Why do I feel like this isn't real?"
Julian Sterling glanced at Marcus Reed lightly, and Marcus Reed immediately got the message.
"Then I won't disturb your rest any longer, Miss Bennett." He left with perfect tact.
After saying that, Marcus Reed gathered his things and left.
Julian Sterling walked over and sat down beside Claire Bennett, saying, "You don't need to worry about the surveillance footage now. I'll handle it for you."
"Then I..."
"Rest," Julian Sterling said domineeringly.
"Oh."
Claire Bennett felt like she had someone to rely on now. Julian Sterling would solve all her troubles for her. He was just a driver, yet he was willing to give everything for her.
Her eyes suddenly stung with unshed tears.
Julian Sterling was just too good!
Suddenly, Claire Bennett thought of something. She looked at Julian Sterling curiously and asked, "Aren't you just President Sterling's driver? You seem to have quite a lot of power too. Are you the one arranging the surveillance footage thing as well?"
Just now, Julian Sterling's tone had been so forceful, as if victory was already in his hands.
Without changing expression, Julian Sterling said, "Besides driving, I also handle things for President Sterling."
Julian Sterling quickly set the scope of his duties for himself, so that when Claire Bennett saw him at Sterling International in the future, she wouldn't find it too strange.
Claire Bennett immediately understood and said in sudden realization, "So that's how it is..."
Julian Sterling was also that President Sterling's assistant?
It looked like he was a very trusted assistant too, with limitless prospects ahead of him.
Claire Bennett asked again, "Then doesn't that mean we'll be in the same building every day when we go to and get off work?"
Thinking of the image of them seeing each other from morning to night, Claire Bennett didn't know for a moment whether she should be happy or worried.
Julian Sterling looked at her and asked, "Is there a problem?"
Claire Bennett shook her head. "N-no..."
She should just treat it normally and not let herself have too many thoughts she shouldn't have.
Only then did Claire Bennett notice that the sky outside was gradually growing light. She had chatted with Julian Sterling for a while, and before she knew it, dawn had broken.
She quickly said, "It's morning. You didn't sleep well last night, so get some rest now."
As she said that, Claire Bennett even felt a little bad and wanted to give up her hospital bed so Julian Sterling could get some proper rest.
Julian Sterling turned his head to glance at the brightening sky outside the window. He reached out and rubbed Claire Bennett's head, saying, "You rest. I'll go deal with the video and come back later."
As soon as he finished speaking, he stood up and walked out directly.
Claire Bennett watched his figure disappear from sight, her expression blank. It felt as if the sensation of his large hand on her head still lingered.
Her heart felt sour and bitter again, a complicated emotion spreading through her. She felt like she had fallen into a secret crush where love could not be returned.
And she couldn't even tell the person involved.
Claire Bennett pulled the blanket over her head, but she still couldn't stop her wild thoughts. Julian Sterling's figure still refused to leave her mind.