She's Willing to Do Anything

She really wasn't part of the Sterling family, so she had no familial affection for the rest of them, and she even resented those Sterlings who had bullied her, with the sole exception of Julian Sterling.

But now Julian Sterling had been driven out of the Sterling family because of Claire Bennett.

At that thought, a wave of unwillingness surged up in Megan Sterling's heart.

Reading her expression, Ethan Sterling continued to egg her on. "When the old man can't manage things anymore and Julian Sterling becomes the one in power at Sterling Group, you'll be able to stand by his side openly. Isn't that exactly what you want most?"

"How sure are you?" Megan Sterling was tempted.

Ethan Sterling pulled a small transparent bottle from his pocket and pushed it in front of Megan Sterling. In a low voice, he said, "I bought this at a high price. After drinking it, a person will fall into a coma, but it won't kill him. You just have to give it to the old man, and our goal will be achieved."

Megan Sterling took the little bottle and examined it carefully.

"Is this thing really as miraculous as you say?"

"Of course!" Ethan Sterling said evasively, "I'm a Sterling descendant. The old man is my elder too. There's no way I'd harm him. I'm only making him sleep for a while."

Hearing Ethan Sterling's words, Megan Sterling was completely reassured.

Although she was very smart, faced with such a huge temptation, she still couldn't help being moved.

For Julian Sterling, she was willing to do anything, including poisoning the old man!

...

In the early morning, a ray of sunlight streamed in through the window. The soft light cast a warm glow over the two people on the bed, making the scene cozy and beautiful.

Claire Bennett slowly opened her eyes, and the first thing she saw was Julian Sterling's handsome face.

She was still a little dazed, her expression somewhat absent. She stared at him blankly for quite a while before her fuzzy mind gradually cleared.

Ever since she and Julian Sterling had reconciled last time, he had openly moved in with her. Now, except for work hours, they ate, drank, and slept together.

Without interference from outsiders, Claire Bennett felt that their relationship had returned to how it used to be.

As if they had never argued at all.

Their relationship didn't seem to have been affected in any way. If anything, it had only confirmed their resolve to brave hardships together and made them even more determined to stay with each other.

Claire Bennett reached out and gently stroked between Julian Sterling's brows.

Suddenly, Julian Sterling opened his eyes. Claire Bennett was caught off guard as she crashed into his gaze, and she hurriedly withdrew her hand, only for Julian Sterling to catch her wrist.

She felt the guilty panic of being caught doing something bad.

She could only give an awkward smile. "Julian Sterling, you're awake. Good morning."

Julian Sterling rolled over and pinned Claire Bennett beneath him. In a low voice, he said, "Starting to tease me this early in the morning?"

Claire Bennett's heart jolted, and she said with a flushed face, "I wasn't..."

They said men in the morning were not to be trifled with. It looked like she really had accidentally done something bad.

But she had important business to take care of today, so there was really no way she could fool around with Julian Sterling. Claire Bennett quickly pressed a hand against his chest and said, "Stop messing around. I have important things to do today."

Today was her new product launch event. This was the first launch event she had ever held at Bennett Group, and it was crucial to establishing herself there in the future. That was why she had gotten up so early.

Julian Sterling buried his face in her neck with a note of attachment and asked hoarsely, "What is it?"

"Today is my brand's launch event at Bennett Group. I need to get there early to make arrangements."

Julian Sterling had originally wanted to get intimate with Claire Bennett, but hearing that, he didn't continue to delay her important business and was extremely considerate.

Although Julian Sterling was more than capable of supporting Claire Bennett, he had no intention of making her stay home as a full-time housewife.

Claire Bennett was capable of building her own career.

As long as it was something she wanted to do, he would support all of her endeavors wholeheartedly.

Julian Sterling let Claire Bennett go. "Mm, then go get busy."

...

Claire Bennett's launch event was set to be held at a five-star hotel.

In order to suppress Claire Bennett, Ava Bennett had actually chosen to hold hers at the same hotel as well, even in the banquet hall directly opposite.

Back when Claire Bennett had left Bennett Group, Ava Bennett's brand had become better known than Claire Bennett's. On top of Ava Bennett's private suppression, Maison Verne's counter had been pushed to the margins. Many people didn't know this brand belonged to Bennett Group at all, and some even thought it was some unknown little brand.

On top of that, Claire Bennett had acted as though she hadn't secured any investment. Everyone on Ava Bennett's side within Bennett Group was waiting to see Claire Bennett embarrass herself and make a fool of herself.

At the entrance to the hotel's multifunction hall, Ava Bennett's people had gathered in little groups of twos and threes, craning their necks to look over at what was going on with Claire Bennett's side.

"Didn't Claire Bennett say she didn't get any investment? Why does the setup actually look pretty luxurious now?"

"Tch, maybe she scraped together some money from who knows where just to keep up appearances. So what if the setup looks good? It's still no match for ours!"

"When Claire Bennett's side is dead and empty later, compared to our side, it's going to be hilarious."