Chapter 603
Claire Bennett's Decision
Julian Sterling hadn't wanted Claire Bennett to spend that money in the first place. Now that the old master had spoken, he had an excuse to talk Claire Bennett out of it.
The old master looked at Claire Bennett and rebuked her with a cold face. "We may be down on our luck for the moment, but we're not at the point where we need my granddaughter-in-law to support us. Don't do something that'll make me a laughingstock!"
Although the old master's expression was unfriendly, when Claire Bennett heard the words "granddaughter-in-law" from his mouth, she still felt a surge of emotion in her heart.
Claire Bennett said softly, "I understand, Grandpa Sterling."
Julian Sterling's lips curled up slightly into a smile. He knew that his grandfather had truly accepted Claire Bennett from the bottom of his heart. It was just that he was used to this kind of attitude, and perhaps changing it would take a little more time.
...
That day, after Claire Bennett had slapped Ethan Sterling in public, he still felt extremely unwilling to accept it.
Tanya Sterling had no idea how she found out about it, but she also learned that Ethan Sterling had stood outside the Sterling estate begging Claire Bennett to get back together with him. Her face darkened with rage on the spot!
That woman Claire Bennett really was a fox spirit and a menace. Back then she'd made Ethan Sterling suffer so miserably, and now that Ethan Sterling had finally started turning things around and had crushed Julian Sterling, who would've thought Claire Bennett would still be stringing Ethan Sterling along.
She was truly afraid that Ethan Sterling would be ruined by that woman Claire Bennett.
Tanya Sterling couldn't sit still any longer and immediately got up to find Ethan Sterling. "Ethan, I heard Claire Bennett slapped you outside the Sterling estate?"
Tanya Sterling had always looked down on Claire Bennett in the past, thinking she had no status or position whatsoever.
But later, when Claire Bennett's identity as the Bennett Group heiress was exposed, Tanya Sterling had lowered her head to her for that reason. But ever since Claire Bennett had caused Ethan Sterling to end up like that, her hatred for Claire Bennett had gradually deepened again.
Now that she'd heard Claire Bennett had actually dared lay hands on Ethan Sterling, how could she possibly swallow that anger?
"Mm," Ethan Sterling responded in a low voice.
"What? That woman actually dared hit you? I absolutely won't let her off!" The moment Tanya Sterling heard that Ethan Sterling had been hit by Claire Bennett, she exploded on the spot. Gritting her teeth, she said, "Your status is different from before now. There's no need for you to keep coaxing that woman anymore. This matter absolutely can't just be left like this."
To be honest, Ethan Sterling also felt somewhat unwilling to let it go, but after thinking it over, he still dismissed the idea.
Deep down, he was still somewhat tolerant toward Claire Bennett. Perhaps because he had missed out on her before, he now had a kind of obsession with what he couldn't have.
Anyway, one day Claire Bennett would regret it!
Ethan Sterling directly brushed the matter aside and soothed Tanya Sterling, saying, "Mom, stay out of this. Now that we've moved into the Sterling estate, you're the mistress of this place. You should spend more time maintaining relationships with the others here. That'll make it easier for me to talk business in the future."
Now that he had just taken over Sterling Group, he had to rely on connections in their circle in order to establish himself more firmly.
Tanya Sterling sighed inwardly, feeling as if she were dreaming. Before, they had been so down and out in Chicago. Ethan Sterling had even suffered so much because of Claire Bennett, and she herself had become a joke to others. Now, at long last, she could finally hold her head high.
"Alright, Mom. I still have things to take care of."
After saying that, Ethan Sterling turned and walked straight into the study.
Tanya Sterling stood where she was, still a little uneasy. Although Ethan Sterling acted as though nothing was wrong, he still hadn't given up on Claire Bennett. It looked like sooner or later Claire Bennett would become the weakness that got him killed!
Even though Claire Bennett was already with Julian Sterling, Ethan Sterling didn't mind and didn't care. That alone was enough to show how obsessed he was with Claire Bennett.
No!
She had to think of a way. She couldn't let Claire Bennett harm Ethan Sterling a second time!
A dark look surfaced in Tanya Sterling's eyes. Clearly, she already had some kind of plan.
...
At that moment, inside the apartment.
Claire Bennett was busy cooking in the kitchen, while the old master and old madam sat on the sofa watching TV.
The scene was warm and full of everyday life.
Julian Sterling had originally also been chatting with the two elders. He looked up toward Claire Bennett, then said to them, "Grandpa, Grandma, Claire can't handle it all by herself. I'll go in and help her."
As soon as he finished speaking, Julian Sterling didn't linger at all. He stood up and walked toward the kitchen.
The old master lifted his eyes and glanced over, but this time he didn't say anything.
Seeing this, the old madam couldn't help but laugh. She knew the old man was just stubborn with his words. In reality, he had already accepted Claire Bennett long ago. If this had been before, he definitely would've grumbled a few times, saying that a grown man like Julian Sterling shouldn't be going into a place like the kitchen.
Now she felt that living here wasn't bad at all.
Back when they were with the Sterling family, everything had always felt cold and empty. Their children weren't by their side, and they had been terribly lonely. But now Claire Bennett and Julian Sterling were both here.
In no time, Claire Bennett finished cooking and brought the dishes to the table.
There was naturally no need to say anything about Claire Bennett's cooking. The old master and old madam both ate heartily and were extremely happy.
After they finished dinner, Claire Bennett didn't hurry to clear the dishes. She looked at the old master, the old madam, and Julian Sterling, and said with a solemn expression, "I have an announcement I want to make."
As soon as she finished speaking, everyone else turned to look at her.
They had no idea what announcement she was going to make.
"Claire, what announcement do you have to make?" The old madam's gaze fell on Claire Bennett's stomach as she asked uncertainly, "Could it be that you're pregnant?"
Julian Sterling and the old master also looked at Claire Bennett, their eyes full of surprise.
Claire Bennett: "..."
Cold sweat broke out all over her head, and the speech she'd carefully prepared instantly fell apart.
"Grandma, no. I'm not pregnant yet. What I want to say has nothing to do with that."
The old madam was a little disappointed, but she still asked, "Alright then. I thought I was really going to get to hold a great-grandchild. Claire, what is it you want to say?"