Right to Her Heart

Claire Bennett frowned in confusion.

What was going on? Could it be that President Sterling hadn't come today?

"Claire, let's go. We should head over too." Without waiting for Claire Bennett to think further, Ruby Sterling had already pulled her forward with her. Claire Bennett could only follow along passively.

Off in a corner, Hazel Lewis's parents stood together holding wineglasses, watching the lively scene up ahead.

When Daniel Lewis had just seen Claire Bennett earlier, he had been somewhat unhappy too, but at a time like this, it wasn't good for him to say anything.

Anyway, in a little while the Sterling family would announce the marriage alliance between their two families. When that happened, this woman wouldn't have any effect at all.

Now, seeing Old Mr. Sterling and Old Mrs. Sterling come out, he hurriedly shot Hazel Lewis a look.

"Hazel, hurry and go give Old Mrs. Sterling your birthday gift. With so many people here right now, the fact that you managed to invite the Cole family will also make everyone think more highly of you. You don't need to pay too much attention to that woman. As long as you win Old Mr. Sterling's and Old Mrs. Sterling's favor, won't you be able to do whatever you want in the Sterling family?"

Hazel Lewis nodded at that. She picked up the brocade box beside her, wore a proper smile on her face, and, in her high heels, slowly walked toward Old Mr. Sterling and Old Mrs. Sterling.

At this moment, quite a few people were gathered around Old Mr. Sterling and Old Mrs. Sterling, presenting their birthday gifts.

All kinds of rare and extravagant birthday presents appeared one after another, dazzling everyone's eyes.

Old Mrs. Sterling had people accept all of them, and she also smiled as she thanked everyone for coming with gifts, saying some polite social niceties.

"Old Mrs. Sterling." Hazel Lewis stepped forward holding the brocade box. After respectfully handing it over, she said, "This is a longevity scripture I copied out by hand. It was also placed at Ten Thousand Blessings Temple for three days, where Master Yuanhui blessed it. It can protect your peace and safety and help you live a long life. It's only a small gift, and although it can't compare with what others have given, I hope you won't dislike it..."

When Old Mr. Sterling heard that, he revealed a satisfied expression, and there was a little more fondness in the way he looked at Hazel Lewis.

The Lewis family's daughter really had put her heart into it. She had actually copied out a longevity scripture by hand. Young people nowadays were all impatient; ordinary people didn't have that kind of patience. And apparently that Master Yuanhui was also said to be a famous eminent monk in New York.

Hazel Lewis was from Chicago. For her to find a master in New York to bless it had definitely been something she did specially for them.

It was truly rare and commendable!

Old Mr. Sterling looked at Old Mrs. Sterling and said warmly, "Look at how thoughtful Hazel is. I think this gift is better than all the others!"

Knowing that Old Mrs. Sterling liked Claire Bennett, Old Mr. Sterling was deliberately saying these things in front of her.

Hearing Old Mr. Sterling praise her, Hazel Lewis felt indescribably smug. She could barely suppress the smile at the corners of her mouth. "As long as you don't dislike it, Old Mr. Sterling, that's all that matters."

Unexpectedly, after hearing that, Old Mrs. Sterling looked uninterested and only said flatly, "Hazel really was thoughtful."

Old Mrs. Sterling changed the subject and reached out to gently stroke the vivid green jade bracelet on her wrist.

Her expression changed, and she smiled as she continued, "Actually, I like the jade bracelet Claire gave me even more. I can wear it normally, too. I hear jade can nourish the body. All my close friends have beautiful jade bracelets. I'm not very good at choosing them, so I've never bought one. Now Claire's gift has gone straight to my heart!"