How Much Did He Hear

But unexpectedly, Old Mr. Sterling had suddenly fallen ill, interrupting that matter. Although Claire Bennett's pretty-boy had shown up too, there was no evidence proving that he was his uncle.

When everyone went to the hospital afterward, he had someone find out where Claire Bennett lived.

He had originally only come by to take a look, but he hadn't expected to run into Claire Bennett coming back, and coming back alone at that.

That pretty-boy wasn't with her!

But he had seen someone else: Zane Cole, the head of the Cole family.

Had Claire Bennett dumped that pretty-boy and latched onto another man instead?

Ever since Claire Bennett left him, her market value had only gotten better and better. There was no way she'd ever look back at him again!

The more Ethan Sterling thought about it, the more dissatisfied he became. He rudely demanded, "Claire Bennett, what is your relationship with Zane Cole?"

Looking at the man in front of her, his face full of anger as though he'd caught her cheating, mockery surfaced in Claire Bennett's eyes. She said coldly, "What does my relationship with Zane Cole have to do with you? Ethan Sterling, we stopped having anything to do with each other a long time ago. You have no right to question me now."

Ethan Sterling's face darkened, and he clenched his fists.

He spoke recklessly. "Claire Bennett, the Cole family is very traditional, even more rigid and old-fashioned than ordinary people. If the Cole family finds out you gave your first time to me, they definitely won't want you anymore."

Ethan Sterling was shamelessly lying to deceive Claire Bennett. He wanted to scare her into cutting ties with Zane Cole so she would turn back and be with him.

Anger surged in Claire Bennett's chest, and she couldn't help raising her hand and slapping Ethan Sterling across the face.

What happened at Kinley Estate had become a shadow in her heart.

Now, hearing Ethan Sterling bring it up was like rubbing salt into her wound. She felt like she was about to go mad with rage.

Ethan Sterling had always been proud. He had never been hit by a woman before, but these last few times had all been thanks to Claire Bennett. When she made a move, she really didn't hold back at all.

His expression twisted, and he reached out and seized Claire Bennett's wrist.

"Let go, or I'm calling the police." Claire Bennett struggled.

Ethan Sterling's face was dark as he said in an icy tone, "Claire Bennett, are you really this cheap? Knowing Zane Cole won't want you in the future, you're still throwing yourself at him. Do you really think no man will care about what happened to you? You can only marry me!"

Claire Bennett's gaze turned icy in an instant. Ethan Sterling's shadow had followed her all along, as if she could never shake it off.

She didn't know how to face it.

Suddenly, Claire Bennett fell into a warm, familiar embrace. She looked up and discovered that Julian Sterling had arrived.

When had he gotten here? How much of what was just said had he heard?

Claire Bennett's face instantly went white. She simply didn't dare think too deeply about it, and her whole body began trembling uncontrollably.

Old Grandpa Sterling already didn't like her, and now Julian Sterling also knew about what had happened between her and Ethan Sterling...

The fear she had been suppressing inside swept over her like a tide, catching her completely off guard, without the slightest preparation.

Seeing Claire Bennett's little face deathly pale, Julian Sterling thought she had been frightened by Ethan Sterling. His gaze turned cold as he looked at Ethan Sterling and said in a deep voice, "Get lost."

Without waiting for Ethan Sterling to speak, Julian Sterling turned and went upstairs with Claire Bennett.

Seeing Julian Sterling appear, Ethan Sterling had originally wanted to chase after them, but when he thought that Julian Sterling was very likely his uncle, he ultimately didn't dare provoke him.

Damn it!

He would definitely investigate everything clearly. If he found out that Julian Sterling wasn't his uncle, he absolutely would not let this pretty-boy off.