Chapter 656
Maybe He Was the One Who Trapped Himself
Things on Julian Sterling's side had temporarily come to an end, so he had a bit more time. It was rare for both of them to be home at the same time today, so Claire Bennett suggested they go buy groceries and cook for themselves, and Julian Sterling naturally agreed wholeheartedly.
The two of them drove to the market. While Claire Bennett was picking out fish, she heard two young women nearby who were also choosing fish talking about Bennett Jewelry.
"Did you see the jewelry Bennett Jewelry released recently? It's seriously so pretty."
"I did, but I feel like it's a little expensive. Still, it's so beautiful I can't help wanting to buy it."
"But speaking of it, Manzhen hasn't released any new products lately. The one they put out last time was way too ordinary."
"Looks like this new brand is going under pretty soon. Maybe their jewelry won't even hold its value."
The two of them kept talking as they walked away.
Claire Bennett stood where she was and silently sighed to herself, wondering when Asher Bell would recover.
It looked like Ava Bennett was riding high right now and, while Manzhen hadn't made any moves, had bought off plenty of paid posters to smear Manzhen.
If Manzhen kept failing to release new products, it could only be suppressed forever. If this kept up, Manzhen really would be affected.
Julian Sterling had been standing beside her just now, and he had heard what the two girls said too. He saw Claire Bennett's deeply furrowed brows.
He softly asked, "Is there something you can't solve? Do you need my help?"
Claire Bennett shook her head instead.
"No need. Actually, it's not a big deal. I can handle it myself." After saying that, Claire Bennett looped her arm through Julian Sterling's and said with a smile, "I can't rely on you for everything. I have to be independent."
Julian Sterling smiled when he heard that. "If things really get too bad then, I'll still step in. Remember, I'll always be your backup."
Claire Bennett felt a wave of emotion in her heart.
What Julian Sterling really wanted to tell her was that she still had him behind her.
This man was truly thoughtful enough that she didn't even know how to praise him.
After thinking about it, Claire Bennett rose up on tiptoe and kissed him on the cheek. Then she said with a smile, "Since you've been so hardworking, I'm paying today. You can eat whatever you want."
Hearing Claire Bennett's words, Julian Sterling's eyes darkened. He leaned close to her ear and said in a low voice, "Whatever I want to eat?"
Although she felt there was something loaded in his words, Claire Bennett still nodded lightly.
Unexpectedly, Julian Sterling curled his lips into a smile. "You."
"..." Claire Bennett's cheeks flushed red. She hadn't expected Julian Sterling to make that kind of joke with her.
Afraid someone might hear, she quickly pulled Julian Sterling away. "All right, stop joking around. Let's go!"
Julian Sterling smiled. It seemed this way of distracting Claire Bennett worked pretty well.
Right now, there was probably no room left in her mind to think about the company, and it could also help her relax a little.
Actually, Julian Sterling felt quite sorry for Claire Bennett too. She shouldn't have had to work this hard. It was all for him that Claire Bennett had left Bennett Group to struggle on her own, and now that she had run into this kind of problem, she still didn't ask him for help, thinking only of solving it independently.
He secretly swore to himself that in the future, he would definitely build a business empire of their own for Claire Bennett.
After dinner that night, Claire Bennett really did get eaten.
Who knew if Julian Sterling had been busy lately and they hadn't had time to do these things, but he was especially fierce.
The next day, Claire Bennett couldn't get out of bed.
...
The following morning.
Sunlight streamed through the curtains into the room, and a cell phone ringtone sounded. Claire Bennett jolted awake.
She slowly opened her eyes. Julian Sterling was already gone from her side. She picked up her phone and glanced at it. Molly Lee was calling.
Claire Bennett quickly sat up, then swiped to answer. "Molly, what's the matter?"
Molly Lee's voice came excitedly from the other end of the line. "Boss, I've already gotten Designer An to come in to work. He's pulled himself together again. Are you coming over today?"