Chapter 153: Chapter 153

However, Jared Sullivan clearly showed disdain for everyone’s son, especially with Julian Hawthorne watching closely, anyone perceptive wouldn’t raise this matter.

Jared Sullivan just chuckled and said, "Haha, my daughter finds that stuff quite boring and isn’t that great at chatting..."

That was a rejection.

Yet, the boss hadn’t given up, continuing to push his son to be more proactive.

His son ended up looking completely intimidated, not daring to approach Paige Sterling.

Paige Sterling saw him and figured he might be someone she’d beaten up before; otherwise, why would he be so terrified?

But there were too many people she’d beaten up, so she couldn’t remember for the moment. She politely extended her hand to show goodwill.

"He-he-hello..." The young man shakily extended his hand, merely touching Paige Sterling’s hand before instantly trying to pull back.

Yet, Paige Sterling grasped his hand, and his expression turned to one of crying, "Paige, Paige! I didn’t bring any money today!"

Paige Sterling, "...", anyone who didn’t know might think it’s a mugging.

However, Paige Sterling recalled that she really had done mugging before.

She gave an awkward smile.

The boss also felt embarrassed by his son’s behavior, awkwardly leading him away, scolding his son as they left.

"Being such a coward in front of a woman, aren’t you ashamed of yourself?"

"Dad, that’s because you haven’t seen her fight..."

That’s pretty much a lifetime psychological shadow for him, isn’t it?

At this moment, Julian Hawthorne walked over to Paige Sterling, silently wiping her palm with a tissue repeatedly.

Paige Sterling, "..."

Julian Hawthorne shot her a cool glance, "Next time, don’t let others touch your hand."

"But it’s just a handshake..."

Julian Hawthorne didn’t respond, after all, she had extended her hand voluntarily.

"Oh, come on, don’t be so petty. I didn’t mind when you shook hands with others."

He hoped she would mind, wanted her to mind.

Paige Sterling, "... I’m not as petty as you."

Paige Sterling, "..."

She glanced around, "Keep a low profile, now everyone knows we have an affair."

"Am I something shameful?"

Paige Sterling winked at him, "No, no, Mr. Hawthorne is so handsome, it’s a privilege to show you off, how could you be something shameful? It’s just about our families, I haven’t sorted everything out yet."

Julian Hawthorne made a sound of acknowledgment, wanting to say that he actually had everything sorted out.

However, saying that now didn’t seem appropriate.

Paige Sterling wasn’t aware that Jared Sullivan’s boasting made the parents who brought their children start reprimanding them.

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Within a few minutes, Paige Sterling transformed from a scandal-ridden actress into the legendary other people’s child.

Mrs. Langdon also took Angus Langdon aside to scold him.

"Look at Paige Sterling being so promising, now look at yourself, such an embarrassment!"

Although Jared Sullivan gave support, whose parents wouldn’t support their children in such families?

The problem is that despite others’ efforts, some remained hopeless cases, but Paige Sterling made everything huge.

Angus Langdon felt sulky, silently hearing his mother’s words.

He figured he couldn’t be like Paige Sterling, having such wealth yet still striving.

He couldn’t understand why Paige Sterling, a wealthy heiress, would strive so hard instead of enjoying a life as a pampered socialite?

Witnessing Angus Langdon’s demeanor, Mrs. Langdon felt bitter disappointment.

"What’s wrong with you? Go over there and talk to Paige Sterling."

Looking towards Paige Sterling, he saw her surrounded by admirers.

She was evidently the star of the evening, glowing brightly.

Being Jared Sullivan’s daughter certainly added extra shine to her status.

"Why should I go there with so many people around her?"

Besides, Julian Hawthorne was there; approaching would only invite his lethal gaze, right?

"How can you be so hopeless? So what if there are many people? You’re great too, go talk to her, maybe..."

Angus Langdon interrupted Mrs. Langdon, "Mom, you said I’m hopeless, so how can someone worthless dare approach such an outstanding person?"

Mrs. Langdon was so flabbergasted her face turned green.

Walking around, Jared Sullivan found many young women seemed to really favor Paige Sterling and were willing to get close to her.

Yet, many young men seemed to tremble in fear upon seeing Paige Sterling.

Jared Sullivan pondered puzzled.

"Why do they seem to look quite..."

Jared Sullivan thought it inappropriate to use ’afraid,’ so said, "in awe of you? Did you do anything to them lately?"

Seeing them so intimidated, one might mistakenly think his daughter bullies men and women.

Paige Sterling remained composed, "They’re in awe of you, Dad, because I stand by your side."

Let her be the delicate princess in Jared Sullivan’s heart.

Jared Sullivan remained doubtful.

Paige Sterling nodded firmly, "Of course it is."

Seeing Jared Sullivan about to ask more, Paige Sterling quickly said, "Dad, someone seems to be waving at you over there, go check it out."

Then she turned around, just catching a glimpse of the youth who’d trembled at her sight earlier.

The youth didn’t expect to run into Paige Sterling again, turning pale.

Paige Sterling touched her face; she hadn’t done anything evil for a long time, could she really be that frightening?

She asked the youth, "What’s your name?"

"You-you-you don’t know my name?"

Paige Sterling coldly replied, "Am I the boss, or are you the boss?"

"Of course, you are."

"Then when I ask you, you dare question me?"

Quickly spoke his name before fleeing like the wind.

Paige Sterling, "Young people these days scare way too easily."

She turned and noticed Jared Sullivan still standing behind her.

Paige Sterling, "..."

Jared Sullivan’s expression was complex.

Unconsciously, his delicate daughter had grown into a formidable and awe-inspiring young woman.

Rejecting the role of a pampered elite daughter to become a star, becoming a household name overnight.

Refusing to stay a star decided to become a scientist, turning into a global CEO sensation.

No longer merely a scientist started adopting a streetwise attitude.

As a father, he felt indescribable complexity.

Paige Sterling noticed Jared Sullivan still staring and touched her nose.

Jared Sullivan sighed, "Beau, be gentler in the future. If your daughter inherits your toughness, that’s kind of out of line."

Paige Sterling, "..."