Trying to Get Along with the Sterling Family

Claire Bennett waited for Julian Sterling at the venue. After getting into his car, they headed to the restaurant for dinner. Crown Taste House had investment from Sterling Group. Its headquarters were in New York, and the one in Chicago was a branch. The place they were going today was the main location.

With a server leading the way, the two of them entered a private room.

Julian Sterling looked at Claire Bennett and said, "Claire, since we've already made up, sooner or later we'll have to move back to the Sterling family home."

He was giving Claire Bennett some mental preparation.

Although he could stay outside with Claire Bennett for the rest of his life, he still hoped Claire Bennett could live in harmony with the Sterling family.

When Claire Bennett heard that, she lightly bit her lip. "But your grandfather doesn't like me."

And there was also that cousin, Megan Sterling. It felt like she didn't like her either. Claire still remembered clearly how she had dragged her into the water with her last time.

Julian Sterling looked at Claire Bennett and said gently, "Claire, I know what you're worried about, so I'm not forcing you. I just hope you'll try to accept the Sterling family."

After a pause, he said, "Grandpa hasn't been as resistant toward you lately. Didn't he even come to see you himself last time?"

"That was because you ran away from home."

Julian Sterling smiled and said warmly, "Not entirely. It's also because our efforts have paid off."

Claire Bennett still had psychological scars, but for Julian Sterling's sake, she was willing to try accepting the Sterling family.

Julian Sterling had already put in so much effort, and she didn't want to remain unmoved.

A good relationship was built on both people making an effort together.

"All right." Claire Bennett nodded in agreement.

Julian Sterling knew about the shadows Claire Bennett still carried from the past. For her to agree now to return to the Sterling family home, he knew how much courage that had taken. His heart was full of emotion, and he liked Claire Bennett even more.

She was a good girl, and he would definitely love her twice as much.

After the two returned home from dinner, Julian Sterling finished his shower, and then his tall body pressed Claire Bennett down. Claire Bennett quickly braced herself against him. "Julian Sterling, what are you doing?"

"Helping digestion after dinner. And also getting ready for going back to the Sterling family home in the future. If you're carrying a great-grandchild, Grandpa definitely won't dare do anything to you anymore."

"..." Claire Bennett's face began to heat up.

Julian Sterling really could spout nonsense with a perfectly serious face.

...

The next day.

After Claire Bennett agreed to Julian Sterling's request yesterday, Julian Sterling brought Claire Bennett to the Sterling family home, wanting to formally talk to Old Mr. Sterling about moving back.

Unexpectedly, after the two of them entered the living room, they saw that Megan Sterling was also there. When Megan Sterling saw Julian Sterling and Claire Bennett appear together, she froze stiff in her seat.

She lowered her eyes slightly, hiding the emotion in them.

Originally, she had come to visit Grandpa today intending to make her move right away. She had not expected Julian Sterling to bring Claire Bennett back.

Perhaps Julian Sterling knew that he was now disliked by the old man, and had come back to plead for forgiveness.

But he still refused to break up with this woman, so how could the old man possibly be willing to let him come back?

Thinking of Julian Sterling's obsession with Claire Bennett, Megan Sterling was consumed with jealousy. She couldn't understand what was so good about Claire Bennett. What was there about that woman that made Julian Sterling unable to let her go?

But since Claire Bennett was here, she would make the perfect scapegoat!

A sinister smile appeared at the corners of Megan Sterling's mouth.

"Julian." Megan Sterling greeted Julian Sterling as if nothing were wrong. As for Claire Bennett, she was ignored by her completely.

After being set up by this woman last time, Claire Bennett had long since lost any favorable impression of Megan Sterling. Now, seeing her ignored, she actually thought this was just as well, sparing her the energy of having to deal with her.

When Old Mr. Sterling saw Julian Sterling bring Claire Bennett back, he was not as cold and angry as before. Instead, he seemed unusually calm.

He said to Julian Sterling and Claire Bennett, "Sit down. It's rare for you both to come see me today. Stay for dinner later."

Claire Bennett was still a little restrained in front of Old Mr. Sterling, and the atmosphere suddenly became a little stiff. Old Mrs. Sterling sat beside Old Mr. Sterling, and when she saw Claire Bennett, she was very happy. She quickly took her hand and said warmly, "Claire, you haven't come to see Grandpa and Grandma in such a long time. Come sit over here."

The way she said it made it sound as if they had never argued with Claire Bennett at all.

Claire Bennett's nervousness gradually eased, and she sat down beside Old Mrs. Sterling with relief.

Next, Old Mrs. Sterling asked Claire Bennett about how she had been lately.

Old Mrs. Sterling asked kindly, "Claire, what have you been busy with lately?"

"I just held a new product launch event," Claire Bennett said honestly.

Old Mrs. Sterling added with concern, "Girls don't need to push themselves so hard either. You should pay more attention to resting and taking care of your health. Otherwise, if you work yourself sick, it won't be worth it."

"Mm, I know."