Chapter 313: Chapter 313

The woman laughed, "Miss Sterling, you’re teasing me. To be honest, Mr. Hawthorne and I did have a period..."

She realized she had misspoken and immediately stopped, sighing with a sense of loss. "That’s all in the past. Miss Sterling, you are Mr. Hawthorne’s present. But I just can’t adapt all of a sudden to not worrying about him anymore. Miss Sterling, rest assured, there’s nothing between Mr. Hawthorne and me now. I’ll also get used to life without him in the future..."

If it were an insecure woman, she might indeed begin to suspect her husband of being entangled with an ex.

However, it’s known that Julian Hawthorne doesn’t have an ex nor any possibility of being entangled with one.

She only admires these relentless women who are so bold and insist on throwing themselves at Julian Hawthorne.

"Miss Sterling, by the way, why didn’t you and Mr. Hawthorne come together today?"

Paige Sterling, "You’re so familiar, why ask me?"

The woman immediately froze, then said, "There are some misunderstandings between Mr. Hawthorne and me. It seems he doesn’t pay much attention to me anymore. If possible, I’d still like to remain friends with him. Miss Sterling, if you don’t mind, can you help persuade Mr. Hawthorne?"

Having said that, the woman looked at Paige Sterling, wanting to see what reaction this rumored strong woman would have.

Unexpectedly, Paige Sterling approached her, hooked her chin, with a semi-threatening smile.

"Miss, you know, those who try to ride my coattails usually crash; trying to ride mine might just turn into a disaster scene."

This could be considered a warning.

Even though she knew there was nothing between the woman and Julian Hawthorne, Paige Sterling disliked how they hovered around him like flies, occasionally disgusting them.

The woman being pinched by Paige Sterling on her chin, seeing Paige’s semi-threatening smile, her face suddenly turned red.

This Paige Sterling is too strange, isn’t she?

Wouldn’t a normal person get angry in such a situation? Why does Paige Sterling instead act like an overbearing CEO?

At this moment, Simon Hawthorne saw Paige Sterling and ran over, "Sis-in-law, you’re flirting with someone again while my brother isn’t around, be careful I tell him!"

Paige Sterling released the woman’s chin and glanced at Simon Hawthorne, "Nonsense, this lady said she is very familiar with Mr. Hawthorne. Since she is Mr. Hawthorne’s friend, I naturally should entertain her well."

Simon Hawthorne paused, looked for a while, and realized he didn’t recognize this woman.

For so long, aside from Paige Sterling, no other woman appeared around his brother, and he didn’t even recognize this woman, let alone his brother.

Simon Hawthorne’s brain clicked, knowing what the woman was up to.

Likely intending to sabotage his brother and sister-in-law’s relationship.

As a qualified brother, he has the duty to clear up unnecessary misunderstandings between his brother and sister-in-law.

"You said you know my brother?"

The woman smiled, subtly saying, "Actually, not very well. Just met him a few times. Mr. Hawthorne... he’s truly a gentle man..."

This woman’s lies don’t even align with Julian Hawthorne’s character, do they?

What does gentle have to do with Julian Hawthorne?

He only shows such traits with Paige Sterling, right?

"Oh, I see, then I should call my brother over so you can have a proper chat."

The woman’s face immediately stiffened. She had been acting courteous in front of Julian Hawthorne earlier, and he treated her like a transparent figure. It’s imaginable that if she really confronted Julian, he likely wouldn’t even know who she was.

The situation couldn’t be more awkward, could it?

Before the woman had a chance to react, Simon Hawthorne waved Julian Hawthorne over.

Seeing Paige Sterling there, Julian Hawthorne said a few words to the person he was talking to, then came over.

Simon Hawthorne promptly said, "Brother, this lady said she has a good relationship with you. Why don’t you introduce her to me and sis-in-law?"

Julian Hawthorne’s expression was indifferent; he didn’t even glance at the woman. Only when his gaze landed on Paige Sterling did it turn tender.

The woman, "..." Indeed, boasting comes with a price.

At times , one can only rely on their acting skills to save face.

So the woman promptly put on a forlorn look, lowered her head, speaking as if trying to be strong, "Mr. Hawthorne and I indeed... don’t know each other..."

After saying that, she also glanced at Julian Hawthorne, her eyes full of grievances, as if helping Julian cover up.

Paige Sterling felt entertained, said, "I actually think you have quite the connection."

Julian Hawthorne frowned, staring at Paige Sterling, "You’re suspicious of me?" Read full story at 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⚑𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖⚑𝕟𝕖𝕥

Julian Hawthorne got angry, not even giving Paige Sterling a chance to react, said, "I’ll make sure she disappears from Jarrow."

At this point, the small expressions on the woman’s face turned all into terror. She never thought what was merely a small attempt at sowing discord would make Julian Hawthorne so ruthless, even wanting her to disappear from Jarrow?

She’s just a woman! A pretty woman! Is Julian Hawthorne crazy, going as far as to lay hands on women!?

The woman’s smile was very forced, "Mr. Hawthorne, don’t be , I’ve already said I’m not familiar with you, I won’t speak randomly, why go to extremes?"

Even now, still deliberately misleading, Julian Hawthorne’s face carried icy killing intent, summoned Shaun Jones over, "Go have a proper talk with this lady."

Shaun Jones nodded, called over two security guards, directly took the woman away.

The woman’s face turned pale, the reason she came for this was one, Helen Hale offered her money.

Secondly, she was very confident in her charm. Since Helen Hale gave her the opportunity to step into the high-class circle, she naturally had to seize it, perhaps becoming a rich family young mistress in the future.

But she never imagined the legendary Mr. Hawthorne would be so difficult.

Paige Sterling sighed, "I was still planning to have her talk to me. Why did you take her away?"

Julian Hawthorne, "If you’re bored, I’ll accompany you."

Paige Sterling waved her hand, at this time someone came over to toast Julian Hawthorne, Paige said, "I’ll find a place to rest for a while, no need to mind me."

Julian Hawthorne hummed, his gaze following her.

Paige found a place to sit, at this time a staff member came by with a tray.

Paige casually took a glass from the tray, just about to drink, only to see Skylar Hughes not far away, staring at her.

Paige’s hand paused, then her alarm detected the substance in the glass and sounded an alert.

Paige smiled, under Skylar Hughes’ gaze, she drank the glass.

She thought Skylar Hughes was quiet lately but didn’t realize this wasn’t quiet, merely waiting for an opportunity.