I Want to Compete with You Fairly

After all, as the one who held power in the Sterling family, Old Mr. Sterling's status was undoubtedly held in the highest regard.

Ethan Sterling and Tanya Sterling were also mixed in among the Sterling descendants. The two of them kept glancing toward the doorway, anxious impatience showing in their eyes. Clearly, they were waiting for something.

That day, Ethan Sterling had gone to see Claire Bennett and had been caught red-handed by Julian Sterling. He had originally planned to return to Chicago.

But later, when he heard that Old Mr. Sterling was being discharged and returning to the Sterling family home, he figured Julian Sterling would definitely show up. Then he would find out whether Julian Sterling really was that pretty boy by Claire Bennett's side, so he chose to stay after all.

At this moment, Old Mr. Sterling was still at the hospital. He didn't have any personal belongings to carry with him, so there wasn't much to pack.

Although Uncle Ming had helped Julian Sterling announce that matter at Old Mrs. Sterling's birthday banquet, later Julian Sterling had invited Zane Cole to help Old Mr. Sterling recuperate, softening the old man's heart, so he no longer pursued Uncle Ming's matter.

After all, he was an old servant who had followed him for many years, so how could he really dismiss him.

Fortunately, Uncle Ming knew he was wrong and admitted his mistake. For two days in a row, he came to the hospital to offer his resignation, and his attitude in admitting fault was very good.

In the end, Old Mr. Sterling docked him half a year's wages, and the matter was let go just like that.

Inside the hospital room, Zane Cole was giving some instructions, while Old Mrs. Sterling listened quietly at the side.

After Zane Cole finished speaking, he glanced at Julian Sterling, who was standing silently in the back, and said, "Mr. Sterling, can we talk alone?"

Old Mrs. Sterling thought there was something rather serious that couldn't be told to them, and immediately looked at Zane Cole worriedly and asked, "Mr. Cole, is there something that's inconvenient to tell me? It's all right, just say it."

Zane Cole said, "No. I have some personal business with Mr. Sterling."

When Julian Sterling heard that, he knew the personal business Zane Cole meant should be about Claire Bennett.

With an unreadable look in his eyes, he said calmly, "Sure. Where do you want to talk?"

In the hospital garden.

The two men stood face-to-face. In their locked gazes, sparks flew, along with a silent declaration of war against each other.

Zane Cole frowned and asked, "Why did you lie to Claire?"

He was referring to the matter of Julian Sterling concealing his identity and deceiving Claire Bennett.

Julian Sterling did not answer. He stood there quietly and looked at Zane Cole darkly. Only after a moment did he ask back in a low, indifferent voice, "Why didn't you expose me?"

Zane Cole curled his lip and let out a mocking laugh.

Exposing Julian Sterling for deceiving Claire Bennett might actually have helped them. He would never do something like that. When Claire Bennett discovered she had been deceived, only then would she be disappointed in this man.

Zane Cole suppressed his thoughts and said, "Mr. Sterling, I want to compete with you fairly."

When Julian Sterling heard that, he suddenly let out a low chuckle. "Claire is my lawful wife. What are you going to use to compete?"

Hearing that, Zane Cole's face darkened with anger.

He had only been one step too late, and the delicate flower he had watched grow up had been plucked by someone else.

But it didn't matter. He could tell that Claire Bennett and Julian Sterling's relationship was not that stable. Sooner or later, Claire Bennett would return to his side. Fortunately, he had Claire Bennett transfer her mother here, so it would not be difficult for him to see Claire Bennett often in the future.

Zane Cole gave a light snort and said, "The two of you won't last."

Julian Sterling's eyes instantly turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, "Don't entertain thoughts you shouldn't. Claire Bennett is my woman."