Zane Cole Forced Him to Show Off His Wealth

Seeing how composed Julian Sterling was, a trace of confusion appeared in Zane Cole's eyes.

Why wasn't Julian Sterling panicking at all?

Had he used the wrong tactic?

Claire Bennett took a deep breath. When she had sent that message earlier, she'd thought Zane Cole was joking. She hadn't expected him to really make Julian Sterling pay!

Julian Sterling was just an assistant and driver. How could he possibly have that much money?

Besides, his payroll card was already with her. Did Zane Cole think they each kept separate expenses and split things evenly?

Maybe Zane Cole meant well, but had he forgotten that she was no longer the Bennett family's daughter?

She was now an ordinary person who had to carefully budget every dollar she spent!

Claire Bennett was starting to lose it.

Julian Sterling flat-out had no money to pay. By forcing him to do it like this, Zane Cole was clearly making him lose face in public. She had always been protective of her own people, and she would not let Julian Sterling be put on the spot.

Although she had known Zane Cole for a long time, Julian Sterling was now the man who would spend the rest of his life with her. Of course she had to take her own man's side.

Claire Bennett's expression darkened slightly as she called out unhappily, "Zhouzhou!"

Just as she was about to explain things for Julian Sterling and then pay herself, Julian Sterling suddenly curled his lips into a smile.

He looked at Ruby Sterling and said unhurriedly, "Miss, could I borrow some money from you? You can deduct it from next month's salary."

Ruby Sterling immediately caught on and played along. "Sure! Of course! It's only a little money!"

After saying that, Ruby Sterling immediately took out her wallet, pulled out a bank card, handed it to Julian Sterling, and said generously, "Go ahead and use it. No need to be polite!"

"Thanks." Julian Sterling took it and lowered his eyes for a look. It was the card he had temporarily lent Ruby Sterling.

He smiled faintly, so in the end, it was still his own money being used.

While the server was running the card, Ruby Sterling glanced at Zane Cole and said in a voice loud enough for him to hear, "Claire, you don't need to pay me back for this. Just consider it my treat."

She let out a cold laugh and looked at Zane Cole meaningfully. "I'm not like certain people who love taking petty advantage of others and don't even have the sense to read the room!"

Claire Bennett quickly refused. "Ruby, no need. I'll pay you back once I get my paycheck."

"It's fine. With the relationship between us, you don't need to care so much about this."

"Hey, you..."

While Claire Bennett and Ruby Sterling kept trying to wave it off between themselves, Zane Cole over there was so angry he was about to cough up blood.

He had clearly been trying to make Julian Sterling reveal his true colors, but when it came out of Ruby Sterling's mouth, he had turned into someone who loved taking petty advantage of others!

Claire Bennett knew Zane Cole hadn't meant it that way, though she also thought he was acting a little strange. He normally wasn't like this.

She quickly stepped in and said a few good words on Zane Cole's behalf.

At that moment, the server had already finished running the card. She recognized how valuable that card was and handed it back to Julian Sterling with a face full of respect.

After eating and drinking their fill, the group left together.

Ruby Sterling gave Julian Sterling a discreet look. Her eyes shifted as though she had thought of something, and she turned to him and said, "Since we've run into Claire, I'll give you the day off. You don't need to drive me anymore. I'll go take care of my own business. You go keep Claire company instead."

After saying that, she waved and left, moving so fast that no one had a chance to react.

Julian Sterling's expression remained unruffled. He looked at Claire Bennett and asked softly, "Where are you going later?"

"I'm going to spend some more time with my mother. I'm going back to Chicago tomorrow."

"Mm, I'll go with you to see my mother-in-law."

Only then did Claire Bennett remember that Zane Cole was still behind them. "Zhouzhou, you should still be busy with work this afternoon, right?"

Julian Sterling cut in directly, "The head of the Cole family is very busy. He doesn't have time to hang around with you. Let's not hold him up. Come on."

After saying that, Julian Sterling put an arm around Claire Bennett's shoulders and left.

Watching the two of them walk away, Zane Cole's face turned dark, and he couldn't help grinding his teeth!

Who said he was very busy?

If Claire Bennett wanted him, he could push aside everything for her at any time, okay?!

Ruby Sterling also left with Claire Bennett and Julian Sterling. Before going, she gave Zane Cole a sympathetic look.

Kid, your skills are still way too shallow.