A Woman Came Looking for President Sterling (Continued)

Inside the office.

Miss Parker was looking at Julian Sterling expectantly. She said with a smile, "President Sterling, we had such a pleasant conversation that day. Today my father asked me to come talk to you about our cooperation."

Julian Sterling sat in his chair, tall and straight, his deep eyes fixed on Miss Parker.

Last night Claire Bennett had still been worrying about President Parker recruiting a son-in-law. He had even thought he was being self-important, but now it seemed he wasn't being narcissistic after all.

Just as Julian Sterling was about to speak, he saw a little head bobbing around outside the floor-to-ceiling window.

The corners of his lips slowly curled up, and then he said to Miss Parker, "Sorry."

Julian Sterling stood up and walked to the door, opening it directly. Claire Bennett was still outside, and in an instant their eyes met. She froze on the spot, unable to move.

"..." Claire Bennett gave an awkward smile. "I... I came to..."

Before Claire Bennett could explain, Julian Sterling stepped forward, wrapped an arm around her waist, and led her into the office.

Miss Parker had originally thought some employee had come looking for Julian Sterling, and she had patiently waited for him to deal with it and come back, but she hadn't expected Julian Sterling to come back with a woman.

And he was holding that woman, their posture extremely intimate.

Could this be... Claire Bennett?

Miss Parker had lived abroad before and had only recently returned to New York. On top of that, Claire Bennett had disappeared for a period of time before, so she didn't know Claire Bennett at all; even if she had any impression of her, it was extremely vague.

Now that she saw Claire Bennett, her gaze was full of scrutiny, and she was even secretly comparing herself to Claire Bennett in her heart.

Today Claire Bennett was wearing a well-fitted dress, her hair hanging smoothly down behind her. She had a quiet, elegant air. Although her outfit was ordinary and the clothes she wore weren't particularly expensive, she was still so beautiful that people couldn't look away.

Miss Parker compared her own appearance. Although she was dressed head to toe in designer brands, her bearing was far inferior to Claire Bennett's.

Earlier, Zhao Donghai had said she was beautiful and that there was absolutely nothing to worry about. Now she felt she couldn't compare to Claire Bennett.

But when she thought of her family background, she still felt a bit more pride inside.

Claire Bennett had seen plenty of women like this. The moment she saw Miss Parker's hostile scrutiny, she knew exactly what was going on. She curled her lips into a smile and said to Julian Sterling, "You have a guest here? Then I'd better go back downstairs first."

After saying that, Claire Bennett turned to leave, but unexpectedly her hand was grabbed.

"No need. Miss Parker is about to leave."

Miss Parker's face darkened. She had never said she was leaving!

Julian Sterling said coolly to Miss Parker, "Thank you very much, Miss Parker, for bringing the materials on your father's behalf today. Next time, I'll personally pay President Parker a visit."

After saying that, he pulled Claire Bennett over and asked in a low voice, "What do you want to eat today? Should I have Marcus Reed buy something, or should we go out to eat?"

Claire Bennett could very clearly tell that Julian Sterling was leaving Miss Parker hanging here. When this man rejected women, his attitude was always cold and distant. He wasn't like other men who refused to reject them and kept several women on the hook at the same time.

Julian Sterling was currently in the early stages of starting his business. If he had a powerful source of support, maybe things would be much easier for him.

But he had chosen the hardest road instead.

Claire Bennett suddenly found it a little funny that she had worried enough to run upstairs. Julian Sterling was even more reassuring than she had imagined, so what did she have to worry about?

Julian Sterling turned to Miss Parker and said with slight apology, "Miss Parker, I'm going to eat with my wife, so I'm afraid I can't entertain you. If you don't mind, I can have my assistant accompany you to lunch. What do you think?"

Madeline Parker's expression sank, and she felt somewhat dissatisfied inside.

She had come here to see Julian Sterling. Why should she go eat with an assistant?

"No need. Since you have something to do, I'll be leaving first." After Madeline Parker said that, she picked up her purse and stomped away in her high heels, full of resentment.

After Madeline Parker left, Claire Bennett finally looked at Julian Sterling and said helplessly, "I think you made her leave angry."

Julian Sterling wrapped an arm around Claire Bennett's waist. "What? Could it be that you want me to have some kind of relationship with her?"

How could Claire Bennett possibly want that? She quickly shook her head and said, "No!"

Julian Sterling curled his lips into a smile. "Only a man with divided loyalties leaves room for fantasies for women who are interested in him."