What Does Ethan Sterling Want?

Ethan Sterling's gaze fell on Claire Bennett. Although she had not been mistreated during these past few days here, she had still suffered a psychological blow, and her face looked much more worn and haggard.

He said softly, "Claire, have you been okay these past few days?"

"Thanks for asking. I'm doing very well." Claire Bennett's tone was cold.

Ethan Sterling had originally been quite gentle and had wanted to talk properly with Claire Bennett, but he hadn't expected her to be so cold. She seemed to have a natural resistance toward him. Clearly, they used to be so close, and she had liked him so much.

It was all because of Julian Sterling—because Claire Bennett had fallen for Julian Sterling!

Ethan Sterling's expression darkened, and he suddenly sneered. "Claire Bennett, I can get you out of here."

Claire Bennett looked at him in surprise, not understanding why he would say something like that.

What does Ethan Sterling want?

Claire Bennett casually shot back, "You can get me out? Julian Sterling doesn't even have a way to do that, so what makes you think you can get me out?"

Hearing Claire Bennett compare him to Julian Sterling, and even thinking he was inferior to Julian Sterling, Ethan Sterling's face instantly turned black, as dark as a storm cloud.

He gave a light snort and laughed mockingly. "You really think Julian Sterling is that amazing? Right now he can barely save himself, and you're still waiting for him to come save you? I'm the only one who can help you now!"

Claire Bennett's heart suddenly jolted, and shock rose in her chest.

What was Ethan Sterling talking about?

Julian Sterling can barely save himself right now? What happened?

She nervously stepped forward, grabbed Ethan Sterling, and asked, "What did you just say? What happened to Julian Sterling?"

When Ethan Sterling saw how worried Claire Bennett was about Julian Sterling, he felt uncomfortable. He thought Claire Bennett needed to know who the person she should really rely on was. Only then would she realize her mistake.

"Think it over carefully. If you figure it out, have someone contact me."

After saying that, Ethan Sterling turned and left at once.

Claire Bennett watched the door close in front of her, panic surging in her heart. She had no idea what had happened to Julian Sterling.

She borrowed a phone from the police officer.

Perhaps because someone had given prior instructions, Claire Bennett was not given a hard time.

Holding the phone, she dialed the number she knew by heart, but after Julian Sterling's number rang for a long time, no one answered.

Claire Bennett grew even more anxious.

After hanging up, she dialed Ruby Sterling's number.

Ruby Sterling answered very quickly. Claire Bennett immediately asked, "Ruby, I just saw Ethan Sterling. He said something happened to your brother. Is it true?"

"Yeah..." Ruby Sterling's voice was weary, and she gritted her teeth in hatred as she said, "Now that Grandpa's been hurt, Sterling Group is a complete mess. Those Sterling family members who had been eyeing Sterling Group like tigers watching their prey have started targeting it. My brother is all alone, dealing with so many people by himself. He's really exhausted. And on top of that, he still has to investigate Grandpa's poisoning, and your situation too..."

When Claire Bennett heard that, her mood instantly sank.

After a long while, she finally asked in a muffled voice, "Then how is your brother doing right now?"

"He... isn't doing well."

Claire Bennett was stunned speechless for a moment, then continued to press, "Is it really bad?"

Originally, she had thought that after staying here a few days, she would be able to get out. She had never expected that even Julian Sterling would run into trouble. Now his situation seemed even worse than hers.

No wonder Ethan Sterling had said those things just now.

Claire Bennett thought of something and asked, "Ruby, how is Ethan Sterling doing right now?"