Claire Bennett Handles Her Resignation

"Claire..." Julian Sterling lifted his eyes to look at Claire Bennett.

Claire Bennett knew Julian Sterling wanted to persuade her otherwise. She smiled softly and said with a firm expression, "You don't need to try to talk me out of it. I've already decided."

"Julian, let her go help you. This is exactly when you need someone's help." Old Mr. Sterling, who hadn't spoken the whole time, suddenly said.

Not only did he not oppose Claire Bennett's decision, he was actually happy to see it happen.

After being betrayed one after another by his son and granddaughter, Old Mr. Sterling now trusted Claire Bennett a great deal. If she hadn't run even under those circumstances, then in the future she certainly wouldn't be swayed by temptation.

Claire Bennett looked at Old Mr. Sterling and curved her lips into a smile. "Grandpa Sterling, you approve too?"

"Mm." Old Mr. Sterling nodded.

"Then does that mean..." Claire Bennett's smile deepened as she continued a little slyly, "that you think I'm very capable, which is why you agree that I should go help Julian Sterling?"

"..."

Old Mr. Sterling choked up at once. If he admitted it, wouldn't that be the same as praising this woman?

For now, he could accept Claire Bennett, but getting him to praise her was impossible. There was absolutely no way he would praise her!

Old Mr. Sterling hadn't expected Claire Bennett to set a trap for him. Now he couldn't very well not go along with what she'd said.

His face flushed red, and only after quite a while did he give a forceful snort and say, "Enough. Don't get an inch and take a mile. Hurry up and go get ready."

Now that it had been decided, Julian Sterling also chose to respect Claire Bennett's opinion. He stood up and said, "Claire, get some good rest. I'll go wash the dishes."

After saying that, Julian Sterling didn't wait for Claire Bennett to respond before gathering up the bowls himself.

Watching his busy figure in the kitchen, Claire Bennett felt that he was truly outstanding. When he had a powerful background, he could be Mr. Sterling, someone others looked up to from afar. But now that he had returned to family life, he could also put aside all airs and wash dishes for her. Julian Sterling really was an exceptionally fine man, someone worth entrusting her life to.

If this had happened to an ordinary man, he probably would have been completely shattered by now, but Julian Sterling was different.

Claire Bennett felt certain that Julian Sterling would succeed.

After the meal, everyone returned to their own rooms.

Old Mrs. Sterling looked at Old Mr. Sterling and asked, "What do you think about what Claire said just now?"

Now that Claire Bennett wasn't in front of him, Old Mr. Sterling wasn't nearly as cold and aloof. He said honestly, "What opinion could I have? It's fine for Julian to have someone trustworthy by his side to help him. It can lighten his burden. I think Claire Bennett is very suitable."

Thinking of Claire Bennett, Old Mr. Sterling still felt somewhat emotional.

Half a month ago, he had been at odds with Claire Bennett in every way and hadn't liked this woman, but he hadn't expected things to become like this in the blink of an eye. They had even moved into Claire Bennett's house.

When he thought about it carefully, Claire Bennett really was quite good...

It seemed he could misjudge people too. On the other hand, Julian Sterling had always chosen Claire Bennett with unwavering certainty. His judgment was much better than his.

When Old Mrs. Sterling heard Old Mr. Sterling's words, she couldn't help but laugh. When Claire Bennett had asked him just now, that wasn't what he'd said at all. The older he got, the more stubborn his mouth became. She thought the old man was all bark and no bite.