Bring in the Cole Family

Before long, Uncle Ming had everything arranged.

Using the excuse of replacing napkins and toothpicks, a server brought extra supplies to Claire Bennett's table. Hidden inside was a listening device that could transmit the conversation between Claire Bennett and Old Mrs. Sterling in real time.

Then Claire Bennett's voice came through the bug.

"I know a friend whose medical skills are extremely impressive..."

Old Mr. Sterling let out a light snort. Sure enough, Claire Bennett was trying to use this to curry favor with Old Mrs. Sterling.

With her status and background, what impressive person could she possibly know? Other than the Cole family, whom he himself had been unable to get, he didn't think much of any other doctors.

Hmph! He wanted to hear exactly how that woman was bewitching people!

...

When Old Mrs. Sterling heard Claire Bennett ask about Old Mr. Sterling's condition, she was afraid of giving herself away, so she could only exaggerate his condition a little when telling her, so Claire Bennett wouldn't get suspicious.

After hearing that, Claire Bennett suddenly thought of Zane Cole.

Although Zane Cole had studied traditional Chinese medicine, his medical skills were exceptionally good. She wondered whether he could be invited to come take a look at Old Mr. Sterling?

But according to what Zane Cole had said yesterday, the people trying to book appointments with him were already lined up through next year. If it weren't for his good relationship with her, he never would have helped treat her mother's condition. Thinking of this still made her feel very grateful to Zane Cole.

She could help ask whether Zane Cole would be willing to take a look at Julian Sterling's grandfather. Even waiting in line would be fine.

Claire Bennett tucked away her thoughts and said, "I know a friend whose medical skills are extremely impressive. He's very good at treating and managing some chronic illnesses. I'll go ask whether he'd be willing to take a look at Grandpa."

Hearing Claire Bennett's words, a trace of emotion flashed through Old Mrs. Sterling's eyes.

Actually, she knew that when they had spoken on the phone, Claire Bennett had heard her say that Julian Sterling's grandfather was sick, and that was why she had come to New York to see her. And now she was thinking about Old Mr. Sterling's health issue again.

Based on her many years of judging people, Claire Bennett was a good and filial child.

In the surveillance room, Old Mr. Sterling's face tightened as he muttered, "She's actually fantasizing about buying me over by finding me a doctor. If she really can bring someone from the Cole family here, then I'll admit she's something and be completely convinced! If it's just those quack doctors, forget it."

Uncle Ming chimed in, "Sir, the head of the Cole family, Zane Cole, really is quite skilled, but he's too arrogant. I've sent several invitations, and he still wouldn't agree to let us cut the line. He even said it wouldn't be fair to the other people."

Old Mr. Sterling's brows knitted tightly. Zane Cole really was capable; young people were stubborn sometimes and not afraid of power.

He rather admired Zane Cole's courage. In any case, he wasn't going to die anytime soon. It was nothing more than a minor ailment, so what if he had to wait?

Right after that, Old Mr. Sterling heard Old Mrs. Sterling tell Claire Bennett that tomorrow was her birthday banquet, and warmly invite Claire Bennett to attend. His lips pressed tightly together.

"Sir, Old Mrs. Sterling has invited Claire Bennett to the birthday banquet. Do you need to do anything?"

Although Uncle Ming had helped Julian Sterling, in the end he was still someone who stayed by Old Mr. Sterling's side, so naturally his loyalties lay with Old Mr. Sterling.