Some People Are Just Too Guilty

There was some worry in Ava Bennett's eyes. She had no idea what Claire Bennett might say to Victor Bennett, and she was also afraid Claire Bennett would persuade him and affect her own position within Bennett Group.

Hannah Bennett narrowed her eyes and gritted out, "That woman isn't trying to kick you out of Bennett Group, is she?"

Even though Claire Bennett didn't have that much ability yet and had already been dumped by Julian Sterling, they still felt she wouldn't just let things go. She had always resented her for stealing her mother.

When Claire Bennett walked out, what she heard was exactly those words from Hannah Bennett.

She couldn't help letting out a cold snort inwardly. If you don't do guilty things by day, you won't fear ghosts knocking at midnight.

Some people were just too guilty, so the slightest disturbance had them jumping at shadows.

Too bad for them—they were going to be disappointed.

At present, she still didn't have the ability to drive them out, but there was no rush. Once she had secured her footing at Bennett Group, she would definitely find a way to move against them.

After hearing Victor Bennett's words, Claire Bennett didn't take much with her when she left.

She only took a few simple changes of clothes and went out traveling light.

At this time, Julian Sterling's car had already arrived outside.

Because Old Master Sterling had demanded that Julian Sterling not make things public with her yet, Julian Sterling didn't come to pick her up himself. He didn't even dare send Marcus Reed; instead he sent a stranger of an assistant, someone no one had seen before and whose identity no one knew.

Hannah Bennett and Ava Bennett hid behind the curtains, watching as Claire Bennett was picked up by a strange man, while muttering nonstop, "Who is that man? Could it be that after being dumped by Julian Sterling, Claire Bennett has started seeing someone else?"

The two of them couldn't make sense of it no matter how much they thought about it, and in the end Hannah Bennett decided to investigate Claire Bennett.

A long while later, Claire Bennett's car slowly drove into the Sterling family home.

In the Sterling family living room, there were especially many people at the Sterling family today. Ethan Sterling had just recently returned to New York, so Thomas Sterling had brought his daughter-in-law Tanya Sterling and Ethan Sterling to pay their respects to Old Master Sterling.

Unexpectedly, they happened to run into Theodore Sterling, the fifth son, and Megan Sterling there as well.

Megan Sterling was the daughter of Theodore Sterling, Old Master Sterling's fifth son, and had only recently returned from abroad.

Now the other members of the Sterling family all had homes of their own outside, and only came back to the Sterling estate when they had free time or during gatherings.

Like a day such as today.

Ruby Sterling was also here today by coincidence. She had come specifically to show support because Julian Sterling and Claire Bennett were returning to the Sterling family home today, but she hadn't expected to run into a scene like this. When she saw Ethan Sterling, the corner of her eye twitched even more.

What a small world for enemies.

But given Ethan Sterling's and Julian Sterling's positions, they would probably still keep running into each other in the Sterling family in the future. There was no way to avoid it.

Fortunately, Claire Bennett and her brother had a very good relationship now, so there was no need to worry that Ethan Sterling would affect their bond.

Still, looking at all the people gathered around Old Master Sterling, Ruby Sterling couldn't help knitting her brows tightly. She felt the Sterling family might not be peaceful lately.

After going through everything that had happened before, Ethan Sterling had become much more subdued overall, and there was even a trace of darkness in his eyes.

Back then, Julian Sterling and Ruby Sterling had concealed their identities and kept it from him for so long, and later they had even caused him to suffer a stint in prison. How could he possibly just let it go so easily?

Before, he had wanted to curry favor with Julian Sterling so he could gain a foothold in the Sterling family.

But now he had changed his mind.

He wanted to curry favor with Old Master Sterling. Even if the old man didn't have any good attitude toward him, it was still better than being played for a fool by Julian Sterling.

Old Master Sterling was sitting there drinking tea. Megan Sterling and Ruby Sterling were talking by his side, and whatever they were saying had Old Master Sterling smiling all over his face. The atmosphere looked harmonious.

Suddenly, a servant walked in and said softly beside Old Master Sterling, "Master, the eldest young master and the eldest young madam have returned."

As soon as the servant's words fell, the living room instantly went silent.

Especially Tanya Sterling—her expression was practically on the verge of falling apart.

After all, Claire Bennett and Ethan Sterling had once dated, and she had even harmed Ethan Sterling.

Now, hearing her name made her somewhat uncomfortable no matter what, and she had come to resent Claire Bennett.

Tanya Sterling let out a cold laugh and said mockingly, "Julian Sterling is still with Claire Bennett now? That woman is no good person. Old Master, you need to be careful—don't just let any woman walk through the door."

Old Master Sterling had never liked Claire Bennett to begin with, and Tanya Sterling's words struck right at his feelings.

He gave a displeased snort. "What eldest young madam!"

Had he acknowledged that woman's status?

"Master, I misspoke. Miss Claire and the eldest young master have returned." Frightened, the servant hurriedly apologized and corrected herself.