Chapter 223: Chapter 223

The girl immediately pulled a book out of her backpack. To her surprise, it was a study guide. At this point, without worrying too much, she quickly handed it to Paige Sterling.

Paige signed her name on the first page and added an inspirational quote. Then she told the girl, "Good luck on your college entrance exam."

The girl nodded eagerly.

Even after Paige had left, the girl clung to that study guide, completely captivated.

Ahhh, the goddess signed it for her.

The goddess wrote a blessing for her.

The goddess even wished her good luck on her exam!

Of course, she had to give it her all. How else could she become as outstanding as the goddess?

It took quite a while for her to come back to her senses and she called out a thank you towards the direction where Paige had left.

Thank you, Paige Sterling, for your help today. Thank you for your encouragement.

In the car, Julian Hawthorne asked Paige Sterling, "Did hitting hurt your hand?"

Paige shook her head, "Mr. Hawthorne, you have to believe me. I really didn’t hit anyone."

Sonny Chambers betrayed her, "You just gave her a few flicks on the ear."

Paige slapped Sonny on the head, then coughed and said, "You know, I’m pretty reasonable now. I generally don’t resort to violence if I can help it."

Julian chuckled lightly, saying nothing, just watching Paige.

Paige found his gaze somewhat infuriating and embarrassing.

"What are you looking at?"

Julian asked, "Did you think I’d care if you hit someone?"

It was rare for Paige to actually care about her image in his eyes.

He smiled, "I’ve known from the start what you’re like. Even if you hit someone, it’s nothing. Just don’t hurt yourself."

Paige, "...Mr. Hawthorne, being so indulgent with me will turn me reckless."

Julian said, "I actually hope you would be that way."

But Paige wasn’t. She had great self-control; she wasn’t one to start thriving with just a little sunshine. If she didn’t want to do something, no matter how much you pampered or pressured, she wouldn’t do it.

On the subway, a girl working on exam problems turned around and posted the whole event online,

"My God Sterling is so warm. At the time, no one dared speak up for me, and suddenly God Sterling stood up for me righteously, even backed me with action... Also, My God Sterling is so down-to-earth, actually taking the subway..."

Online folks thought the girl was dreaming in broad daylight, making up this story.

How could God Sterling possibly take the subway?

Soon enough, videos taken by someone at the time were uploaded online, after some verification by netizens—they figured this might just be Paige Sterling.

Even though Paige was bundled up tightly, her hand was exposed, and her ankles too.

Those who loved her could identify her from just a finger or an ankle.

Fans of Paige Sterling online burst into a frenzy of excitement.

"Encountering such weirdos, normal folks would just suffer, but my God Sterling is so savvy, her actions are truly relieving!"

"Wah wah, from now on, I’ve decided to take the subway every day. Who knows, maybe I’ll be lucky enough to chance upon God Sterling someday?"

"So everyone, when you’re on the subway, don’t bury your head in your phone, look up often. Maybe God Sterling is just around you, haha..."

Consequently, Paige Sterling gained a tag for being brave online.

Information about her online became increasingly thorough; Paige Sterling once glanced at it, beginning to suspect whether those netizens were stalking her every day. She’d only lived a few decades, yet they managed to write such an extensive encyclopedia about her.

Three days later, Paige went to Penson only to find that deputy manager she had fired outside the company. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✶𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮✶𝓷𝓮𝓽

Having not seen him for a few days, the deputy manager had lost the swagger he had before in his suit, looking dispirited. Spotting Paige, his eyes lit up and he immediately approached.

"President Sterling, please, could you reconsider firing me? My family is relying on me to make a living, you can’t cut off my livelihood ..."

Paige’s gaze was indifferent, "So you’re begging me to keep you?"

"I beg you, President Sterling, I sincerely beg you, I know my wife offended you..."

"I’ve already said, firing you doesn’t have much to do with your wife."

She said, "Did you read the company employee policy when you joined Penson? At the police station, you shocked me. I realized that Penson actually had an employee like you. Firing you is because you acted under Penson’s name outside, it’s rightful. What does your pitifulness have to do with me? Why should I spend my money to sympathize with someone unworthy of sympathy."

She showed no mercy, nor was there any need for mercy, "You have one minute to leave here, or I’ll have security forcibly escort you out."

Seeing how humble he’d become, Paige was still so cold and heartless, the man suddenly burst with anger.

"You shameless woman, I’ve begged you so desperately, why won’t you let me go?!"

He said that while attempting to hit Paige.

Nearby, Penson and Hawthorne Group employees were shocked and instinctively planned to intervene.

Paige’s assistant stopped them, "Don’t go over and drag down President Sterling."

Sure enough, in the next moment, they saw their all-capable President Sterling pinning the man to the ground.

Recently, during a meetup with his buddies, Angus Langdon noticed everyone looking at him with admiration.

"Brother Langdon, who would’ve thought you’re brave enough to keep challenging Paige Sterling, not giving up?"

"Brother Langdon, I admire you..."

Angus Langdon was utterly confused, "What rumors are going around about me and Paige Sterling now?"

His heart had a hint of anticipation when he asked this.

However, all his friends looked at him with strange eyes, wanting to speak but hesitating, "You don’t know?"

Annoyed, Angus replied, "Just spill it out already."

It could be another rumor of him and Paige having some ambiguity. After all, what can be said about a woman and a man?

But his friends told him, "It’s going around that you crossed paths with Paige at a club, and you’re unsatisfied with her, wanting to challenge her, even establishing a life-and-death contract."

Angus Langdon, "...!!"

Who the heck is spreading this nonsense?

Damn! Paige better not take it seriously!

Thus, when Paige kicked that deputy manager away, she turned around to find Angus approaching her to explain, looking at her with a complex mix of fear.

After just a few days, he thought Paige’s methods of dealing with people were getting more and more brutal.

Paige glanced at him before withdrawing her gaze, acting like she wouldn’t bother talking to him, and Angus proactively approached.

Paige flexed her fist, "Do you want to try my newly learned punch technique too?"

Angus shivered, "I came to you for a reason! Calm down!"

Paige chuckled, and Angus quickly said, "About the rumors outside, it has nothing to do with me. I’m not the one spreading them, don’t take it seriously!"

Paige frowned, "What rumors?"

Paige retorted, "Am I supposed to know?"

Angus felt both relieved and disappointed.

With all the detailed talk outside, Paige didn’t know a thing, which clearly indicated that she didn’t care about him usually.

But wait, why should he care if Paige cared about him?

Could it truly be as Skylar Hughes had said...

No no no, this was impossible, Angus Langdon absolutely couldn’t like a she-devil like Paige!

Angus left as mysteriously as he came.