Chapter 600
Claire Was Right Not to Choose You
Although Julian Sterling had now left Sterling Group, the commanding aura of someone in power was still as strong as ever on him. The way he strode over with steady steps made the security guards and the others not dare move another inch.
Even Thomas Sterling couldn't help freezing for a moment. Back when Julian Sterling had run the company, he had been Julian Sterling's subordinate. Seeing Julian Sterling like this reminded him of those days under his thumb, and his face instantly darkened. He took a deep breath to steady himself.
Thomas Sterling's eyes narrowed dangerously.
This younger relative had almost become Sterling Group's heir. If Ethan Sterling hadn't helped this time and let him seize Sterling Group in such a short time, then he, the uncle, might have had to bow his head to Julian Sterling. Just imagining that scene made him feel extremely uncomfortable.
But fortunately, Sterling Group was his now, and the Sterling estate was also property belonging to Sterling Group, so he had taken that over too.
And he had even driven Julian Sterling out, so he no longer had to worry about someone by his side eyeing Sterling Group and trying to snatch it away.
Claire Bennett was also by Julian Sterling's side. Today, she had originally planned to go eat with Julian Sterling, but unexpectedly he got a call saying the old master had already been discharged from the hospital.
So they rushed over here at once.
Because the Sterling family was now occupied by Thomas Sterling, if the old master came back here, he would definitely be at a disadvantage. They were also afraid something might happen if the old master and Thomas Sterling came into conflict.
Claire Bennett hurried to Mrs. Sterling's side, supported her, and asked softly, "Grandma Sterling, are you alright?"
When Mrs. Sterling saw Claire Bennett had come, her eyes reddened, and she said with emotion, "Claire, you and Julian are here!"
When Mr. Sterling saw Julian Sterling, he also felt much more at ease. Although in his eyes he still thought of Julian Sterling as a child and remained worried about his affairs, Julian Sterling's appearance still gave him a great sense of comfort.
Thomas Sterling looked at Julian Sterling and snorted lightly. "Julian Sterling, you came at the right time. The old master is making a huge scene here with me, so you'd better hurry up and take him back. Otherwise if he has another episode later, that'll be trouble!"
Julian Sterling looked at Thomas Sterling coldly. "Uncle, the Sterling estate is Grandpa's life's work. It doesn't matter if you took the company, but you're taking the estate too?"
"Hah!" Thomas Sterling let out a mocking sneer. Looking at Julian Sterling, he said, "What are you talking about? The old master favored you, even wanted to hand the Sterling family over to you, skipping right over us sons. If I left this estate to the old master, it would just be handing it to you. Do you think I'm an idiot, just letting you have it for nothing?"
Julian Sterling remained expressionless and said coolly, "I won't take the Sterling estate. That's Grandpa's life's work."
"Bullshit!" Thomas Sterling snorted coldly. "I've already kicked you out, and now you have nothing left. Why wouldn't you grab anything you still can? Enough nonsense. Take Dad and leave right now, or I'll have people beat all of you out of here!"
After saying that, Thomas Sterling turned to Ethan Sterling beside him and said, "Ethan, drive them away. I still have a video conference to attend."
After leaving things here to Ethan Sterling, he turned and got into the car. Then the car drove past everyone, entered the Sterling family estate, and soon vanished from sight.
Ethan Sterling looked at Julian Sterling and Claire Bennett in front of him, suddenly let out a cold laugh, and said mockingly, "Julian Sterling, you probably never imagined this day would come, did you?"
Julian Sterling didn't show much emotional reaction. "It is a little surprising."
"When I went to Chicago back then, you acted so high and mighty in front of me. You wouldn't even agree to meet me. Now I've finally stepped on your head!" Just thinking about it made Ethan Sterling feel immensely satisfied.
He had always held a grudge over what happened before, feeling that everything Julian Sterling had brought him was humiliation.
Now he had transformed into the young Mr. Sterling, basking in success and busy socializing every day. But there was still one regret in his heart, and that was Claire Bennett...
Sometimes a man may not love a woman all that much; it's just that what he can't get seems better. That was exactly Ethan Sterling's mindset. Deep down, he desperately wanted to have Claire Bennett!
Ethan Sterling turned his gaze toward Claire Bennett, and a trace of lingering tenderness appeared in his eyes. He said softly, "Claire, I've given you many chances before. Now I'll give you one more chance. Come to my side. Julian Sterling has nothing now. If you stay with him, nothing good will come of it."
"As long as you come with me, you'll live here with the Sterling family from now on. You won't have to squeeze into that little apartment outside with Julian Sterling anymore. What do you think?"
"Claire, I'll count to three. Walk over to me."
Back when Claire Bennett was in the detention center, Ethan Sterling had gone there several times trying to persuade her, but every time Claire Bennett had treated him with contempt and even angered him enough to leave. Ethan Sterling felt that sooner or later she would come to her senses.
In a situation like this, Claire Bennett would definitely choose him!
If he could make Claire Bennett dump Julian Sterling right in front of him, then that would surely be quite a blow to Julian Sterling as well.
Ethan Sterling curled his lips with complete confidence and began counting down: "Three, two, one... Claire, walk over to me!"
Claire Bennett's eyes darkened, and she stepped forward toward Ethan Sterling.
This scene stunned everyone behind her!
Mr. Sterling had originally changed his opinion of Claire Bennett, but he never expected that now she would still choose Ethan Sterling. He had said this woman was no good. She was really making him furious!
Julian Sterling's gaze was icy, yet he still stood where he was with calm composure, as though Claire Bennett walking toward Ethan Sterling did not surprise him at all—or rather, he had complete trust in Claire Bennett.
When Ethan Sterling saw that Claire Bennett had really chosen him, he curled his lips excitedly. "Julian Sterling, look how pathetic you are now. Even Claire has already given up on you."