Chapter 67
A Brutal Contrast
Her every move radiated an elegant, captivating charm that drew the guests present in spite of themselves, their eyes lingering on her for a long time, unwilling to look away.
"Which family's daughter is that? She's way too gorgeous, isn't she?"
"No idea. I've never seen her before."
Suddenly, someone sucked in a sharp breath and said in surprise, "Ah! Look at the dress she's wearing—isn't that the gown Vivian Yu won the gold medal for at the last design competition?"
"It is! I remember Vivian Styling named that one the crown jewel of the store."
"She can actually wear Vivian's crown jewel? Just who is she?"
Just a moment ago, everyone had still been praising the gown Naomi Pierce was wearing, but compared with Claire Bennett's, what did hers even amount to?
And in terms of looks, Claire Bennett completely crushed Naomi Pierce, drawing everyone's attention away. The contrast could not have been more brutal.
Naomi Pierce looked at Claire Bennett with jealous eyes, and when she heard what the people around her were saying, the anger in her heart surged to its peak.
Damn Claire Bennett—she actually came wearing Vivian's crown jewel!
Claire Bennett slowly walked up to Naomi Pierce. A faint smile curved her lips as she said, "Naomi Pierce, I wish you and Ethan Sterling a long life together."
The wealthy young women around Naomi Pierce all looked puzzled, intensely curious about Claire Bennett's identity.
At that moment, Ruby Sterling stepped forward from the back, feeling thoroughly satisfied as she looked at the effect Claire Bennett had just caused.
Claire Bennett was a beautiful jade buried in dust; all it took was a little polishing, and her brilliance bloomed.
The woman who had just said she was going to properly deal with Claire Bennett had a puzzled look on her face as she asked, "Naomi, which family's daughter is this?"
Hearing someone ask about her identity, Claire Bennett smiled openly and said, "I'm Claire Bennett."
She was Claire Bennett??
The wealthy young women around Naomi Pierce were all stunned!
Just now, Naomi Pierce had kept talking about Claire Bennett, and they'd thought Claire Bennett was some scheming woman who wasn't much to look at either.
They never expected that this beauty in front of them was actually Claire Bennett.
Looks were justice, and for some reason, they suddenly felt that Ethan Sterling wasn't good enough for her.
She was dazzling and captivating, yet carried an innate coolness. The socialite who had just been shouting about dealing with Claire Bennett wilted on the spot.
Faced with a woman this breathtakingly beautiful, she simply couldn't bring herself to say those filthy insults.
At that moment, Ethan Sterling's gaze fixed unblinkingly on Claire Bennett, his eyes filled with amazement.
Claire Bennett used to wear jeans all the time; he hadn't even known her figure was this good.
Standing beside Claire Bennett, Naomi Pierce was instantly reduced to dust. She was completely overshadowed. In comparison, Claire Bennett looked far more like a proper heiress from a prominent family.
Suddenly, a light breeze drifted by, gently lifting a corner of Claire Bennett's skirt. Her fair, straight leg was revealed, her skin creamy and smooth, half-hidden and half-seen, full of fatal temptation.
Ethan Sterling's eyes darkened, and his mind filled with one fantasy after another.
He wondered what it would feel like if those legs were wrapped around his waist.
In truth, Claire Bennett was very beautiful—even more beautiful than Naomi Pierce. It was just a pity that after dating Claire Bennett for so long, he had never slept with a prize like this. What a waste!
Claire Bennett and Naomi Pierce were different types. Naomi Pierce was passionate, bold, and uninhibited, while Claire Bennett was reserved and restrained. He wondered what kind of allure she would have in bed.
The more Ethan Sterling thought about it, the hotter his whole body felt, desire beginning to stir.
Last time, Claire Bennett had actually lied to him and said she was married. If she were really married, she wouldn't have come here alone.
Looks like it was all just to get his attention.
Ethan Sterling immediately grew confident again, convinced that Claire Bennett still couldn't forget him, which was why she had made such a dramatic appearance to draw his attention.
If he hadn't been thinking about Naomi Pierce's family background, he probably wouldn't have been able to suppress that restlessness inside him long ago.
Actually, even if he didn't marry Claire Bennett, he could still keep her on the side. Naomi Pierce was already engaged to him, so everything was settled. There was no need to worry about Naomi Pierce running away anyway.
What man doesn't play around with a couple of women on the side?
When the time came, he could enjoy the future laid out for him by the Bennett family while also having a top-tier woman like Claire Bennett. How wonderful would that be?
Ethan Sterling's gaze grew even hotter. He said "Excuse me" to the executives around him and walked toward Claire Bennett. "Claire."
His eyes rested on Claire Bennett, his manner extremely intimate.
Naomi Pierce was still immersed in jealous rage over Claire Bennett stealing everyone's attention. She never expected Ethan Sterling to come hurrying over eagerly, all smiles, which only made her even angrier.
A visibly dark look welled up in her eyes.
Claire Bennett, that man-stealing little vixen, wouldn't be smug for much longer!
Kevin Parker had already sent the video over. The file was a little large, and she had only downloaded half of it before Tanya Sterling urged her out to greet the guests.
Once she finished receiving the video, she'd let Ethan Sterling get a good look at what kind of shameless slut Claire Bennett was under other men's bodies!
Naomi Pierce remembered that Claire Bennett had previously said she was married.
But right now it was only Claire Bennett and her poor best friend there; that so-called husband was nowhere to be seen.
She must have been unwilling to accept being dumped, so she made the whole thing up. Naomi Pierce let out a cold laugh and said, "Claire Bennett, where's your man? Why didn't he come with you today?"