Can I Do It Myself

Julian Sterling had lived all these years without ever being with a woman, so it was inevitable that he'd been clumsy and rough. He hadn't managed to give Claire Bennett a good experience, and he felt very sorry about it.

Although Claire Bennett had been under the influence of drugs, he couldn't escape his share of responsibility either.

He thought to himself: Next time, I have to be gentler. I can't let Claire Bennett get hurt again.

Claire Bennett bit her lip lightly, barely enduring it, and muttered, "Are you done? Stop touching me all over!"

Hearing the woman's soft, delicate complaint, Julian Sterling's fingers paused, and he lifted his eyes to look at Claire Bennett.

"Almost done."

Claire Bennett took a deep breath and tried her best to ignore the indescribable feeling that those distinct, bony fingers were giving her.

She only felt embarrassed and too ashamed to face anyone, but Julian Sterling's movements were actually pretty gentle. It was just that because he had slowed down, it was even more unbearable, okay!

A moment later, Julian Sterling finished applying the medicine.

Claire Bennett hurriedly pulled her pants back up. Not daring to look at Julian Sterling, she quickly fled his reach and hid in the bathroom.

Watching Claire Bennett's retreating figure as she fled in disarray, Julian Sterling curled his lips slightly into a faint smile.

Inside an apartment in Chicago.

After hanging up the phone, Willow Lane immediately said furiously, "What is going on? Didn't you say you had a way to make Claire Bennett suffer? How did it fail?"

On the other end was Hazel Lewis. That day, she had gone to Willow Lane wanting to work with her. Later, after Willow Lane lost to Claire Bennett in the competition for Bertha, she was bitter and unwilling to accept it, and suggested that Hazel go cause trouble for Claire Bennett.

That made Hazel think of Naomi Pierce, who had once had a grudge against Claire Bennett.

It was said that after that launch event, Naomi Pierce had not only been dumped by Ethan Sterling, but her reputation had also been completely ruined, leaving her in a miserable state. She had long hated Claire Bennett to the bone, so she was perfect to use against her.

She just hadn't expected Claire Bennett to be rescued.

Hazel Lewis didn't want to see that result either. Frowning, she said, "I already helped. Something went wrong on Naomi Pierce's end, and there was nothing I could do."

After a pause, she continued, "Now she's already been arrested. This matter didn't implicate us, which already counts as good news. There'll be another chance to deal with Claire Bennett next time."

Although Willow Lane was unwilling to accept it, she also knew the matter could only end this way.

Hazel Lewis said, "Next, you still have the final person-in-charge election. What you should care about most now is how to suppress Claire Bennett."

Hearing Hazel Lewis's words, Willow Lane's face instantly darkened.

She snorted and said, "President Lu had originally already arranged everything for me. I just didn't expect Claire Bennett to know Mrs. Grant. Even President Lu's arrangements wouldn't work then!"

Hazel Lewis on the other end fell silent for a moment.

She suddenly asked, "Are you really President Lu's girlfriend?"

The moment Hazel Lewis said that, Willow Lane instantly flew into a rage!

Those words were like touching Willow Lane's reverse scale, making her feel as if she were being mocked.

Willow Lane said angrily, "What are you doubting? Of course I'm President Lu's girlfriend! That day at the Sterling family's birthday banquet, President Lu even publicly announced that he was dating me!"

Hazel Lewis's eyes shifted slightly. She had already been suspicious about the truth of Willow Lane being President Lu's girlfriend.

According to what she had investigated during this time, there was no one around Julian Sterling except Claire Bennett, so where had this Willow Lane come from?

But now she finally understood. The President Lu Willow Lane was talking about wasn't Julian Sterling himself.

Even if it wasn't Julian Sterling, it didn't matter. She could still use Willow Lane as a weapon. Having her deal with Claire Bennett in her place couldn't be better.

Hazel Lewis laughed and soothed her, saying, "It's nothing. I'm just so envious that you were able to win President Lu's favor. I only hope you'll look after me more in the future."

Willow Lane came from an ordinary background, while Hazel Lewis was a rich young lady from a prominent Chicago family.

Hearing such a wealthy heiress lower herself in front of her and ask to be looked after, Willow Lane couldn't have felt more pleased with herself.

Willow Lane gave a light snort and magnanimously said, "Since you're so sincere, I'll take a little better care of you from now on."

When Hazel Lewis heard that, a contemptuous smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, though she was still thanking Willow Lane aloud.

Willow Lane had no idea about Hazel Lewis's mockery on the other end of the line.

Still somewhat unwilling to let it go, she complained to Hazel Lewis, "So this time was an accident. If I can perform well next time, and with President Lu's help, suppressing her won't be a problem."