Chapter 331
Where Did This Woman Get Her Confidence?
Hazel Lewis looked somewhat hurt. Moisture welled up in her eyes, and in a trembling voice she said, "Mr. Sterling, I believe I'm outstanding in every way. Could it be that in your eyes, I can't even compare to Claire Bennett? Other than having a perfect academic background, from family background to everything else, how is she better than me?"
Julian Sterling's brows furrowed tightly, and a trace of impatience flashed in his eyes.
Where did this woman get her confidence?
There was no way she compared to Claire Bennett in any respect! Even the family background she was so proud of was no match for Claire Bennett's.
But Claire Bennett had already cut ties with the Bennett family, and it wasn't convenient to expose that in public, which was why this woman was so proud of her status.
Julian Sterling said flatly, "In my eyes, she is the most perfect. She doesn't need your judgment."
After a pause, he continued, "Grandpa wanting you as his granddaughter-in-law is his business. I only have one woman. I hope Miss Lewis won't go in front of Claire and talk nonsense again in the future."
After he finished speaking, he gave Hazel Lewis a warning look.
When Claire Bennett had asked him about it last time, he had guessed that Hazel Lewis must have said something to Claire Bennett.
Hazel Lewis felt utterly humiliated. Julian Sterling's words had not left her even a shred of dignity!
Before she could say anything, Julian Sterling had already turned and left, his back cold and aloof, far beyond reach.
At this moment, Claire Bennett had already gotten into Zane Cole's car.
The two were heading toward the apartment Claire Bennett rented in New York.
Although Claire Bennett had gone to Chicago, she still hadn't ended the lease on her place in New York. Now she felt a little grateful that she hadn't, otherwise she would probably be out on the street now.
There were only Claire Bennett and Zane Cole in the car, and Claire Bennett was still thinking about what had just happened at the hospital.
Actually, being unable to go in with Julian Sterling to visit his grandfather still left her feeling a little regretful.
They probably thought she was very unfilial, right?
But she really had been afraid that Old Mr. Sterling would get angry because of emotional agitation. In that kind of situation, she couldn't guarantee whether things would become even worse. She was truly in too difficult a position.
But speaking of which, what exactly had caused Julian Sterling's grandfather to collapse from illness?
At the time, someone was announcing the news that President Sterling was in a relationship, and then Grandpa Sterling fainted. It really had happened at exactly the same time.
Zane Cole said it was elevated blood pressure. It seemed elderly people generally had these minor ailments. It looked like she would have to remind Julian Sterling in the future to pay more attention and show more concern for Old Mr. Sterling's health.
Zane Cole noticed that Claire Bennett was especially downcast, presumably worried sick over Julian Sterling.
He curled his lips in mocking disdain and slowly said, "Claire Bennett, you see clearly now, don't you? That husband of yours is Julian Sterling, Sterling International's President Sterling! He lied to you. He's not a good person. And now he's going to enter a marriage alliance with the Lewis family, so hurry up and cut ties with him."
After hearing Zane Cole's words, Claire Bennett came back to herself.
Remembering what Julian Sterling had said, she refuted him: "That was his grandfather's idea. He doesn't have that intention."
"..."
Zane Cole nearly choked. Claire Bennett was completely bewitched!
He gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, even if you don't care about any of that, what about the fact that he lied to you? Don't you care about that at all? I remember when we were kids, wasn't being lied to the thing you hated most?"
Back then, he had told Claire Bennett one tiny little lie, and afterward she ignored him for a full ten days.
But now that it was Julian Sterling, she was actually holding him to a different standard.
It was infuriating!
Claire Bennett let out a somewhat helpless sigh and said, "Zane, you've misunderstood. Julian Sterling isn't President Sterling. About your misunderstanding of his name, I can tell you now—his real name isn't that. He changed it for the convenience of doing things for President Sterling."
"..."
Zane Cole felt like he was about to explode.
What kind of spell had Julian Sterling cast on Claire Bennett to make her trust him this much?
He remembered that when he had told Claire Bennett before, she had looked like she believed him. Who would have thought that the moment she turned around, she would become so utterly devoted to Julian Sterling?
This damn girl won't even believe what I say!
Claire Bennett had no idea what Zane Cole was thinking. She only assumed he was worried about her safety.
She smiled and soothed him, "Although Julian Sterling's grandfather is somewhat dissatisfied with me right now, our relationship is still very harmonious. Don't worry that he'll treat me badly. He's very good to me."
When Julian Sterling was mentioned, the corners of Claire Bennett's lips lifted unconsciously.
Zane Cole had nothing to say and could only silently clench his fists.
Claire Bennett was so stubborn...
The Sterling family was still under Old Mr. Sterling's control. Could Julian Sterling really defy him?
In that case... he would just wait until Claire Bennett was disappointed in Julian Sterling. The greater the disappointment then, the cleaner the break would be.
Before long, they arrived at Claire Bennett's apartment. She said to Zane Cole, "Zane, thank you for bringing me back. I'm heading up now."
After saying that, she opened the car door and got out.
When Claire Bennett walked downstairs to her apartment building, she suddenly saw an unexpected figure.
Her brows immediately knitted tightly, and a look of disgust appeared on her face. "Ethan Sterling, what are you doing here?"