Why Did You Deceive Claire

"Heh." Julian Sterling laughed. Unhurriedly, he said, "I heard Young Master Shaw is engaged to the Hart family's daughter, and now you're warning me for the sake of another woman. Aren't you afraid the Hart family will find out about this?"

Sean Shaw frowned tightly when he heard that.

Just because he was engaged to Miss Hart meant he couldn't warn him for Claire Bennett's sake? Although the Shaw family might not necessarily be able to go up against the Sterling family, he wasn't afraid of stirring up trouble either.

If he really hurt Claire, then even if he had to give it everything he had, he would still protect Claire Bennett!

Suddenly, Sean Shaw seemed to think of something, and he looked up at Julian Sterling suspiciously.

Could it be that this man still didn't know about his relationship with Claire Bennett?

Did he think...

Claire Bennett had been away from the Bennett family for so long now. Mrs. Bennett couldn't wait to erase every trace of her, so who would know that Claire Bennett was the Bennett family's eldest daughter?

Julian Sterling had definitely misunderstood their relationship.

At that thought, Sean Shaw nearly doubled over laughing.

He forcibly held back his laughter and asked, "You're just some man Claire randomly found for a flash marriage to slap Ethan Sterling in the face. What right do you have to question me?"

There was a hint of mockery and sarcasm in those words.

Julian Sterling's face instantly darkened.

In a very good mood, Sean Shaw curled his lips and continued, "You're hiding your identity from Claire and not telling her. Could it be because you look down on her? Seems Old Mr. Sterling has pretty high standards."

"But that makes sense. If I were you, I'd choose some rich heiress for a business marriage, a union of two powerful families, instead of Claire Bennett, who has nothing."

As long as Claire Bennett didn't return to the Bennett family, she was just an ordinary girl, with no status, no background, and no value whatsoever.

A family like the Sterlings would never accept Claire Bennett.

Ethan Sterling had looked down on her before. A man even more outstanding like Julian Sterling would be even less likely to choose Claire Bennett.

Sean Shaw had also heard about Old Mr. Sterling recently looking at quite a few daughters from prominent families.

Because his useless father kept sighing in his ear about why he wasn't a woman, or else their Shaw family could latch onto the Sterling family and rise to another level.

At the time, Sean Shaw had rolled his eyes hard at Father Shaw. It was absolutely ridiculous!

So with just a few words, Sean Shaw had figured out why Julian Sterling was hiding his true identity in front of Claire Bennett.

Although Claire Bennett had left the Bennett family, her looks were still exceptionally striking. It wasn't strange that Julian Sterling had set his sights on her.

In his view, Julian Sterling and Ethan Sterling were no different. He was probably just looking to have some fun with Claire Bennett too.

As Claire Bennett's cousin, he was naturally furious.

Julian Sterling's gaze fell lightly on him as he said at an unhurried pace, "Young Master Shaw has said so much because you want me to give up Claire? She probably still doesn't know about Miss Hart, does she? You're no better."

The meaning of those words was that the two of them were the same, so neither had the right to judge the other.

Sean Shaw revealed a mysterious smile.

Not only did Claire Bennett know about Miss Hart, she had even met Miss Hart. But he wasn't going to tell Julian Sterling that.

Seeing the smile at the corner of Sean Shaw's mouth, Julian Sterling felt somewhat displeased.

He kept feeling that this man was mocking him. Could it be that just because Claire Bennett liked him, he was acting so confident, so certain that Claire Bennett would choose him in the end?

Julian Sterling said expressionlessly, "I heard the Shaw family is bidding recently on land in the eastern outskirts of New York. You should know that the Shaw family doesn't have any advantage at all. If the Sterling family helps, there might even be a chance to cooperate on the development."

The hostility on Sean Shaw's face instantly fell apart.

Father Shaw had no idea how many connections he had pulled, trying to get involved in this big deal.

If they got the Sterling family's help, it would be like strapping themselves to a rocket and ascending on the spot. It really was extremely tempting.

Seeing Sean Shaw's expression change.

Julian Sterling knew he had used the right method, and he continued, "I've been in charge of that project lately. Young Master Shaw, think it over."

Sean Shaw clutched his chest, forcibly resisting the urge to rush over, hug Julian Sterling's leg, and shout "cousin-in-law!"

He took a deep breath, trying his best to steady his emotions, and said, "Mr. Sterling, actually, Miss Hart and I have a very stable relationship..."

Hearing Sean Shaw say that, a trace of ridicule appeared in Julian Sterling's eyes.

This was the man Claire Bennett liked?

For a little bit of profit, he could abandon her without the slightest hesitation. He posed no threat to him at all.

After speaking, Sean Shaw looked at Julian Sterling and asked seriously, "Mr. Sterling, are you serious about Claire?"

Although Sean Shaw was tempted by the benefits, he still wanted to make sure Claire Bennett would be safe.

Hearing Sean Shaw's question, the corners of Julian Sterling's lips slowly lifted, revealing the faintest smile.