Chapter 197: Chapter 197

Hearing President Sterling say that he hasn’t been intimate with Marilyn Ford, Anna Thornton couldn’t help but wonder, "Is it because of this that she thinks you can’t do it?"

"That’s why Marilyn wanted to drug you. She wanted to test before the wedding to avoid regretting after!"

Anna’s beautiful eyes revealed a mischievous glee, completely ignoring how President Sterling’s face darkened because of her assumption that he couldn’t perform.

"Anna Thornton, I have something to say to you!"

"We can get married, but I have a few conditions!"

"What?!! We’ve already slept together, and now you’re bringing up conditions?"

Anna knew this man would definitely be cunning; it’s not him if he doesn’t act tricky.

It seemed President Sterling could hear her inner thoughts and emphasized, "I said I’d take responsibility, and I will. I won’t backtrack."

Anna yawned and fished out a cigarette from her pocket, preparing to perk up.

As she lit her cigarette, she was curious to hear what other conditions this man might have.

"First, I won’t hold a wedding with you!"

"Second, you can’t mention our relationship to anyone!"

"What the heck? So when you said marriage yesterday, you meant a secret marriage?" Anna grabbed a lighter from the bedside and angrily threw it at President Sterling, "Then what’s the use of the title Mrs. Sterling if no one knows about it?"

President Sterling swiftly caught the lighter aimed at his face and reassured her, "Trust me, appearing to have no connection with me is a good thing for you and Pop."

Anna suddenly remembered how this man said last night he wanted the Ford Family dead; it seemed he was plotting something big behind the scenes.

Indeed, the risk was substantial in confronting so many powerful families; keeping some distance might be wise.

"What do I gain from this?" Anna asked.

"My inheritance! Today, after we get our marriage certificate, I’ll also draft a will. If anything happens to me... you’ll inherit all my assets with Pop."

President Sterling paused as he spoke, as if the ’accident’ was genuinely possible.

After all, his life was saved by Aunt Murray.

Before meeting Anna Thornton, the only thought President Sterling had in his life was revenge; he never cared for himself or thought he’d live a long life.

"That’s actually pretty good; drafting a will at such a young age—aren’t you afraid it might become an omen for your untimely death? That’s how my dad went!"

"If you’re eager to be a widow after getting married, feel free to silently poison me to death!"

"You think I wouldn’t dare?" Anna blew out a smoke ring at him, the smile on her lips resembling that of a beautiful yet malevolent black widow.

However, in the next second, the cigarette between her fingers was snatched away by President Sterling, "Third, quit smoking!"

"What the hell! You have such harsh conditions?"

"Fourth, no more swearing!"

"Dang... don’t you think you’re being a bit excessive? Besides drawing a useless big picture of inheritance, you’re giving me nothing but demands. Why do you get to set conditions? I have conditions too!"

President Sterling took a drag from the cigarette he snatched from Anna, asking, "What conditions?"

"I have four conditions as well, but I haven’t figured them out yet. I’ll let you know when I do!"

As they were talking, hotel staff knocked on the door.

"President Sterling, the clothes you asked for have arrived!"

The clothes delivered by the hotel staff were for both genders. President Sterling handed Anna the dress he prepared for her and put back the slippers she had kicked away, arranging them neatly by the bedside.

"It’s about time! Put on the clothes; it’s perfect timing to go to the Civil Affairs Bureau now!"

Anna glanced at the clothes he gave her: a white shirt paired with a light blue plaid pleated skirt, "This isn’t my style!"

"After spending the night with me at the hotel, it’s best not to make your personal style too obvious, so people don’t notice when you go out."

Anna noticed that President Sterling was wearing a white shirt today, and she couldn’t help but tease, "Aren’t you usually obsessed with black, that mysterious and deep color?"

President Sterling didn’t reply, silently changing into his outfit.

Of course, he wouldn’t admit he secretly checked yesterday and found that wearing a white shirt is perfect for taking wedding photos at the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Whether the scene had been cleared by President Sterling or they were too early, there was no one at the Civil Affairs Bureau.

Anna processed the related paperwork with him especially smoothly, and when they finished, Anna was somewhat dazed, holding the red booklet.

"President Sterling, take a look at the photo on the marriage certificate. Standing next to you, do I look like an underage girl being kidnapped?"

Upon hearing this, the man ahead turned to glance at her.

Since today’s outfit was fresh and unique, Anna styled her hair in two braids, even using cherry pink lipstick.

At a glance, President Sterling seemingly saw the little girl from four years ago who came down from the Ferris wheel, proudly using her chin to look at him.

Back then, she was not used to wearing high heels or formal gowns, yet her lively nature was undeterred. She was tempting to approach, and one couldn’t resist wanting to hold her hand and remind her to be careful not to fall.

President Sterling’s heart stirred and he slowed his pace.

Anna was walking behind, still admiring the marriage certificate she successfully obtained.

She suddenly bumped into President Sterling’s shoulder, nearly tripping.

At that moment, the man seized the chance to hold her hand, intentionally showing a reproachful look, reminding her, "Be careful!"

Anna felt a tightness in her palm, displaying an expression of resistance and bitterness where President Sterling couldn’t see.

But Anna quickly restrained her emotions; when they reached the car, she discreetly let go of President Sterling’s hand, "Now I’ve registered with you; what do you plan to do next?" Fınd the newest release on N0velFire.ɴet

"Take you and Pop home, but you’ll have to wait a bit!"

"Wait? Wait for what?"

As Anna asked this, President Sterling’s phone rang; it was Granny Chandler calling from home.

After getting in the car, President Sterling answered hands-free, "Hello?"

"President Sterling, where are you now? Miss Ford is here and has been waiting at home since last night; she said she won’t leave until she sees you."

"Got it, I’m heading back right away."

President Sterling ended the call and instructed Anna, "Let me handle this first!"

"You better handle it quickly and thoroughly! I don’t want to be a wife with no status, cleaning up your mess later."

Anna looked at President Sterling in surprise; she hadn’t noticed this man had such potential to be obedient to his wife after marriage!