Chapter 208: Chapter 208

Ever since that day, Eleanor Sterling hadn’t come to the hospital, and Alaric Faulkner knew she was busy so he didn’t bother her.

Her visit today was a pleasant surprise.

When Eleanor Sterling saw Alaric Faulkner, she frowned and stood two steps away from him.

"President Faulkner, there’s a business proposal I’d like to discuss with you."

Alaric Faulkner glanced at her with a playful smile, "Why are you standing so far away? Afraid of me?"

Eleanor Sterling tugged at her lips, afraid, indeed afraid.

Afraid he might suddenly become passionate and catch her for a kiss.

Eleanor Sterling ignored him and continued, "If President Faulkner isn’t interested, then I’ll go discuss it with someone else."

After saying that, Eleanor Sterling turned around to leave.

"Hold on, come back."

Eleanor Sterling stopped in her tracks and turned around.

Alaric Faulkner raised an eyebrow, "Tell me, what’s the business?"

"I believe you’re already aware of the gamble between me and Faye Sterling. Someone is using this to make money.

I’ve seen many people getting involved, and that person might not be able to hold it steady.

So I’d like you to step in. This should be a harmless deal for you, and with your skills, it shouldn’t be difficult."

Alaric Faulkner’s eyes flashed slightly, not expecting Eleanor Sterling to come to him with this.

He gazed at Eleanor Sterling with a meaningful smile and spoke slowly, "You want me to get involved and sit behind that person?"

Eleanor Sterling responded with a soft smile, "President Faulkner is young and capable, with assets over a billion. With you backing it, even if this gamble breaks the sky, there won’t be any issues."

"I didn’t know that in Eldest Miss Sterling’s eyes, I’m so formidable." Alaric Faulkner said with a self-satisfied look.

Eleanor Sterling was momentarily speechless, saying nothing.

Although Alaric Faulkner often provoked her, making her angry enough to gnash her teeth, she had to admit he was indeed impressive.

Such a man, if it weren’t for Faye...

The more Eleanor thought about it, the more she veered off course, so she immediately stopped herself from continuing down that path.

Alaric Faulkner spoke up, "From what you’re saying, it sounds like Miss Sterling also wants to place a bet but is afraid of losing everything?"

Looking into Alaric Faulkner’s deep eyes, Eleanor Sterling felt somewhat guilty.

She said, "My assistant invested money, and I don’t want him to lose everything." ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ novel⸺fire.net

In an instant, Alaric Faulkner’s face darkened.

So it was that little assistant Micah Moss who invested money, and Eleanor Sterling came on his behalf.

Damn, she’s unwilling to let Micah’s money go down the drain, but doesn’t mind him losing a lot?

Though this ticket guarantees a profit, Alaric Faulkner was still very displeased.

"What? Is there a problem?" Eleanor Sterling knowingly asked.

She really didn’t want to say she also wanted to invest, hoping he would help without getting involved with him, thus she mentioned Micah Moss.

This successfully provoked him.

He could even be jealous of his own brother, let alone Micah who had confessed his love to her while staying by her side for years.

Just as Eleanor Sterling felt she might have come to the wrong place and was considering an excuse to slip away, Alaric Faulkner suddenly chuckled lowly.

"It’s not impossible for me to get involved."

Eleanor Sterling looked at him, waiting for him to continue.

"If you want me to do something, there should be some reward, or I lack motivation."

Eleanor Sterling gritted her teeth silently,

As expected of a profit-driven businessman, not willing to suffer any loss.

"What kind of reward?"

Alaric Faulkner curved his lips, "Ever since kissing Eldest Miss Sterling, I haven’t been able to forget the sweetest taste.

I wonder if Miss Sterling taking the initiative to kiss me would give me a different feeling."

Shameless! Is this what he always thinks about?

Alaric Faulkner didn’t seem in a hurry, just leaned to the side, patiently waiting for Eleanor Sterling to take the bait.

After taking a few deep breaths, Eleanor Sterling struggled to convince herself it was to prevent Micah from losing money.

She stepped forward and bent down, trying to make it quick and leave, but Alaric Faulkner had already seen through her, how could he let her escape.

The result was, Eleanor Sterling was held by the back of her head and thoroughly captured.

Just as Eleanor Sterling was retreating step by step, with weak limbs, the door to the hospital room was pushed open.

"President Faulkner, Mr. Ann has agreed to let us join in operating the gambling scheme, he..."