Chapter 595
The Surprise Julian Sterling Prepared (Continued)
She pressed aggressively, asking, "Are you planning to carry this all by yourself? What are you going to do?"
Ever since he had delivered the divorce agreement to her, she had felt that things weren't that simple.
Julian Sterling felt a little guilty. He really hadn't wanted Claire Bennett to get involved in this matter. She only needed to stay at ease behind him, and he would shield her from every storm.
The man stood up and took Claire Bennett's hand as he led her toward the balcony. "Come here, I have a surprise for you."
A surprise?
Claire Bennett was quickly distracted. She hadn't expected Julian Sterling to have prepared a surprise for her too.
When had he become so romantic?
Julian Sterling led Claire Bennett to the balcony, then pulled open the door. There was an iron cage on the balcony, and inside it was a fluffy little thing.
"Woof!"
The teacup dog suddenly barked when it saw strangers.
"What's this?" Claire Bennett's eyes widened in surprise.
"Wasn't Grandpa always wanting to hold a great-grandson? From now on, this will be our son. Then he won't be able to keep pushing you to have a baby anymore."
Listening to Julian Sterling speak so solemnly, the corners of Claire Bennett's mouth couldn't help twitching.
You can do that?
Julian Sterling was blatantly setting Grandpa up. If Grandpa found out, he might very well leave the hospital overnight just to come beat up this unfilial grandson.
"Give our son a name, will you?" Julian Sterling let the teacup dog out.
"..."
Claire Bennett had no desire whatsoever to admit that this was her son.
The teacup dog nimbly circled around Claire Bennett's pant legs. Claire Bennett still bent down and picked it up into her arms, saying helplessly, "You're so hyper. I'll call you Trouble."
Claire Bennett shot Julian Sterling a look. "Julian Sterling, don't think you can change the subject! Don't think I don't know what you mean."
Deep helplessness showed in Julian Sterling's eyes. He knew Claire Bennett was worried he would be schemed against by Ethan Sterling again, so he stepped forward and pulled her into his arms.
Claire Bennett slapped his hand away and said irritably, "Julian Sterling! Talk properly. Keep your hands to yourself!"
Don't think she wasn't going to hold it against him.
Husband and wife were one body. If something happened, shouldn't they be thinking about facing it together?
Julian Sterling's tall body leaned closer to her as he said softly, "Claire, don't worry. I'm just investigating him, not going back to go head-to-head with him. I'm not that brainless a man."
Taking advantage of the moment Claire Bennett let down her guard, Julian Sterling hoisted her up onto his shoulder in one motion.
"Hey! Put me down!"
"Julian Sterling! You still haven't explained it clearly. Once the investigation is enough, won't you still have to face him in court?"
He had just been driven out of the company. Ethan Sterling's spies would definitely be watching him day and night.
After all, Julian Sterling was the biggest threat. This was exactly the most precarious moment, yet he still dared make such a big move. Ethan Sterling would definitely make a move against him. If something happened then, what was she supposed to do?
"He won't. I'll hand the evidence directly to Grandpa. Besides, Ethan Sterling is riding high right now, at the height of his success. At the moment, he's focused entirely on stopping me from making a comeback, so he definitely won't be on guard against the people around him."
The man held her and spun her around, gently brushed against her lips, and only then set her down on the sofa.
Claire Bennett wrapped her arms around his neck with the momentum.
"You mean, have the spies at home or in the company investigate?"
Although Julian Sterling had temporarily been defeated and driven out of Sterling Group, he was still a member of the Sterling family. He had worked at Sterling Group for so long that he still had some useful connections he could mobilize.
And to be safe, he had long ago deployed and cultivated informants outside the company.
Julian Sterling said, "That's right. Leave it to them. You've been tired these past two days too, so let me help you relax properly."
He affectionately rubbed the tip of his nose against Claire Bennett's.
Seeing her ears instantly turn red from his move, the corners of his lips curved up slightly.
"You don't need to worry. I figure Ethan Sterling will definitely tuck his tail for a while and won't dare make another move against Grandpa or me. Right now he needs to stabilize Sterling Group, so he should be pretty busy. For the time being, we're all safe."
Claire Bennett nodded lightly. "I know..."
Julian Sterling continued, "I've already arranged for Grandpa's meals to be handled separately by a reliable specialist. As for Megan Sterling, the law will judge her. There's nothing at all you need to worry about."
If there was one thing... Julian Sterling's eyes darkened.
He lowered his head and met the eyes of the person in his arms.
He hadn't seen Claire Bennett for some time, and he really had missed her. When he learned that she had firmly refused to divorce him, he had wanted very much to hold her in his arms.
Julian Sterling's two lips moved of their own accord toward Claire Bennett's lips, wanting to steal a kiss.
Just as things were about to get out of hand, a sudden phone ringtone interrupted the blazing passion between them. It was a call from Grandpa.
Julian Sterling didn't hide it from Claire Bennett. He silently turned on speaker, then answered the call.
"Julian, go back to the company tomorrow."
Grandpa's stern voice came from the other end of the line.
Julian Sterling raised an eyebrow. "Grandpa, wasn't I already removed from my post..."