The Pursuer Is President Sterling

Molly Lee was also very surprised to see Claire Bennett. Feeling like she'd found a companion for gossip, she quickly said, "Director Bennett, you think it's shocking too, right? But this is just everyone's guess. They actually don't believe it themselves."

Claire Bennett nodded in agreement. "It really is too shocking, so it's hard to believe."

"But President Sterling is so mysterious. Who wouldn't want to latch on to a cash cow like him? At that point she'd probably be able to strut around Sterling International like she owns the place. She could have any position she wanted, just like they say you got in through..."

Realizing she'd said the wrong thing, Molly Lee paused and hurriedly covered her mouth.

She explained in panic, "Director Bennett, that's not what I meant."

Claire Bennett narrowed her eyes. "You mean I got in through the back door?"

"That's what everyone says..." Molly Lee said quietly.

Claire Bennett didn't get angry. Instead, she curled her lips into a smile and said confidently, "I did come in through the back door, but it's not like I have no ability at all. I'll prove myself in the future and make everyone change their opinion of me."

Seeing that Claire Bennett wasn't angry, Molly Lee let out a sigh of relief.

She really hadn't misjudged her.

Claire Bennett not only had a good personality, she was also very easy to get along with. Staying by her side in the future would definitely be better than staying with anyone else.

Molly Lee's previous boss had a terrible temper and loved taking it out on her over small things, so now that she'd met someone like Claire Bennett, she felt like she'd struck pure dumb luck.

"Where did you hear that thing about Willow Lane?"

"Everyone was crowding around her asking today, and then she said it herself, so we made our guesses. Anyway, Willow Lane said she's currently seeing that pursuer, and after a little while the truth will come out!"

Claire Bennett nodded. As if thinking of something, she warned, "Whether this is true or not, we need to be a little careful."

"If Willow Lane really does have something going on with President Sterling, then be careful around her in the future. Don't offend her, or she'll make a scene and never let it go."

Molly Lee quickly answered, "Okay, Director Bennett, I understand."

She thought that maybe Claire Bennett had used higher-up connections, but that person wasn't as powerful as President Sterling. They still had to stay out of Willow Lane's way.

All of a sudden, Molly Lee asked curiously, "Oh right, Director Bennett, have you ever seen President Sterling? What does he look like?"

An occasion like Ethan Sterling's engagement party last time wasn't something a person of Molly Lee's status could attend, and Ethan Sterling had spent money to suppress the news, so not the slightest bit of information about Julian Sterling had leaked out.

Molly Lee was still very curious about Julian Sterling, so she asked Claire Bennett about him.

Claire Bennett asked back, "You've never seen him?"

"No." Molly Lee shook her head and sighed. "I've been at the company for two years and I've never seen President Sterling. President Sterling has always lived in our hearts as this very mysterious figure."

Although Claire Bennett felt that that President Sterling wasn't as good-looking as Julian Sterling, she couldn't tell the truth in front of outsiders.

She gave a light cough and racked her brain for complimentary words. "President Sterling... well, he's handsome and distinguished, heroic and impressive, and especially upright!"

Even though Claire Bennett hadn't said much, Molly Lee had already imagined a whole picture in her mind, and finally sighed, "If one day I could see President Sterling, I'd definitely be really excited."

Claire Bennett smiled and didn't burst her bubble.

With how much Molly Lee was looking forward to it, she might end up disappointed after seeing him.

By quitting time, Claire Bennett still hadn't received a reply from Julian Sterling. Finally unable to hold back, she called him.

Sterling International's executive conference room.

At that moment, all of Sterling International's senior executives were in a meeting, but the atmosphere was not very pleasant.

Julian Sterling sat at the head of the table, his face cold and dark, radiating a chilling aura that made people afraid. The executives present exchanged looks, choosing their words carefully and acting with caution, terrified of provoking President Sterling.

Why was President Sterling so terrifying today?

It was already after work, and he still had no intention of letting them leave.

Standing in the back, Marcus Reed sighed to himself. Because Claire Bennett had refused to accept the flowers President Sterling sent, President Sterling had been in this state all day.

Just then, a ringtone shattered the stiff atmosphere.

Panic appeared on everyone's faces. Which suicidal idiot had failed to put their phone on silent? Didn't they know President Sterling was in a bad mood today?

Just as everyone was in shock, Julian Sterling took his phone out of his pocket. He frowned at the screen for a moment, seeming to hesitate over whether to answer it.

A moment later, he dropped two words: "Meeting adjourned."

After saying that, Julian Sterling stood up and walked out of the conference room.

Claire Bennett waited a long time, and Julian Sterling still didn't answer the phone. She began to sense that something was wrong. Could something have happened to Julian Sterling?

Just as Claire Bennett was about to contact someone else, the call connected.

"Hello," Julian Sterling's voice came through.

"Ju-Julian Sterling, are you okay? Why didn't you reply to my messages or answer your phone? Were you too busy today? Then are you still coming to pick me up after work today?" Claire Bennett fired off several questions in a row.

There was silence on Julian Sterling's end for a moment.

Just when Claire Bennett thought the call had dropped, he said, "I'm almost there."

After saying that, Julian Sterling hung up the phone.

Only then did Claire Bennett's tense mood ease a little. She'd thought something had happened to Julian Sterling, but then why hadn't he replied to her messages?