Love at First Sight? Mr. Harrison Has Been Scheming All Along-Chapter 236: Those Who Love Their Wives Prosper
"No, that’s not it." Rory Linden quickly pulled her hand back. "I just agreed to be President Harrison’s date."
Noah Sterling looked at Sherry Walsh, a little speechless.
He could more or less understand how Sherry Walsh felt. Not long ago, she had chewed out Sean Harrison on her friend’s behalf.
If the two of them got back together behind her back, she had a right to be angry.
"You..."
"I’m the one who asked Miss Linden to be my date. The condition is that I establish a foundation to pay for the medical treatment of children at her hospital, Celestria University Affiliated Hospital, who can’t afford it."
Before Sherry Walsh could raise another objection, Sean Harrison offered an explanation.
Only then did Sherry Walsh understand what was going on.
At the same time, she understood Rory Linden’s choice.
As a doctor, her mission was to save lives.
Just then, Sherry Walsh’s father walked over and politely greeted Sean Harrison, "President Harrison, it’s been a while."
"Lawyer Walsh, good to see you again."
Sean Harrison responded politely.
They exchanged a few pleasantries before Sean Harrison led Rory Linden away.
Sean Harrison looked at Rory Linden beside him and said, "Miss Linden, as my date, you have two options: I can put my arm around you, or you can take mine. You choose."
"..."
Rory Linden finally reached out and took his arm.
At this point, Sean Harrison no longer cared whether she wanted to or not.
’He just wanted to enjoy this privilege.’
Her fingers were soft, and as she drew near, the scent of her hair was just as he remembered.
’It was as if nothing had changed.’
Soon, Henry Lancaster’s mother came over. After politely greeting Sean Harrison, she led them to their assigned table.
Once the formalities were done, Mrs. Lancaster sized up Rory Linden and said with a smile, "This must be Mrs. Harrison. My son has mentioned you a few times, and you’re every bit as elegant and gentle as he said."
"I’m not..."
"Oh, right, you two aren’t married yet. I forgot. Ah, you young people probably aren’t fond of such things and find them a hassle. Maybe it’s just my age, but I feel a once-in-a-lifetime event ought to have some sense of ceremony."
As Mrs. Lancaster looked at Rory Linden, her eyes filled with unconcealed admiration.
After she’d said all that, Rory Linden couldn’t bring herself to deny it.
"You have a point," Sean Harrison said with a smile.
"Well, well, forgive my meddling. I’ll get back to my duties."
Mrs. Lancaster turned and left.
Sean Harrison gently patted the hand Rory Linden had on his arm. "She seems to have misunderstood. Don’t take it to heart."
"Mm..."
Rory Linden murmured in agreement.
After they sat down, a steady stream of people came over to greet Sean Harrison.
A few of them recognized Rory Linden from Miles Harrison’s engagement party, which she had also attended with Sean Harrison.
"In all these years, I’ve only seen President Harrison with a date twice, and it was the same person each time. President Harrison is truly devoted."
"A man devoted to his wife is destined for success. That saying is definitely true."
"Did President Harrison not have a wedding when he got married?"
They murmured amongst themselves.
’Rory Linden was really starting to regret playing this part.’
Sean Harrison, however, handled it all with perfect ease, acting as if his relationship with Rory Linden had never changed...
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「Meanwhile.」
Sherry Walsh accompanied her father to the wedding. Her father was busy socializing, so she stood alone in a corner waiting for the banquet to start.
"Oh, come on, what are you afraid of? So what if you’re divorced? Even so, you’re more than good enough for him."
"He hasn’t married all these years, and it looks like he hasn’t even had a girlfriend. Isn’t it obvious he’s been waiting for you?"
"You only cheated on him back then because he forced your hand! It was his fault for being so useless—a lawyer for that long and he couldn’t even afford a decent diamond ring."
"Hurry up and go. I see him keep looking this way. He’s probably already forgiven you."
A few women were chattering beside her.
Sherry Walsh glanced over. ’Who could be so magnanimous?’ she thought. ’To be cheated on by his girlfriend and still be waiting around for her like a fool.’
Then she saw the woman walk up to a familiar figure.
’Oh, so the magnanimous cuckold is Noah Sterling.’
’But I never would have guessed,’ Sherry Walsh thought, ’that the great Noah Sterling was ever so down on his luck that he couldn’t even afford a decent diamond ring.’
Sherry Walsh didn’t have many hobbies, but her favorite pastime was enjoying the drama.
Feigning nonchalance, she sidled closer to the group, craning her neck to eavesdrop on the gossip.
She wasn’t sure what they were discussing, but then she heard the friend of Noah Sterling’s ex-fiancée say with a laugh, "Senior Brother Sterling is rich now, a top-tier lawyer. Your annual income should be enough to buy our Jane a couture dress, right?"
"Can’t afford it."
Noah Sterling’s reply was definitive.
An embarrassed look crossed Jane Jenkins’s face. "Are you still angry with me? You waited for me to finish my studies and come home, but I chose someone else. I know I was in the wrong."
Sherry Walsh couldn’t hide the schadenfreude on her face.
’Who would’ve thought Noah Sterling had a past like this!’
"It’s fine. It’s all in the past."
Noah Sterling turned to leave.
"Noah, I think we should talk." Jane Jenkins stepped forward to block Noah Sterling’s path. "I’m divorced. We can speak as equals now."
PFFT.
Sherry Walsh was just there for the drama, and hearing that, she couldn’t help but burst out laughing.
All of them looked over at her.
Sherry Walsh quickly clasped her hands together in apology. "Sorry, sorry! I just thought of something funny. Please, continue. Don’t mind me."
Jane Jenkins didn’t know this woman and had no intention of wasting this opportunity.
Years ago, she’d been a gold digger, dumping Noah Sterling—who had been working to fund her studies abroad—because she thought she was marrying a rich man who truly loved her.
But the man ended up cheating on her repeatedly. By the time she filed for divorce, he had already transferred his assets. She didn’t get a cent from him; in fact, she ended up losing a considerable amount of her own money.
Yet, after returning to China, she cultivated the image of a wealthy heiress who had received a massive inheritance. She had managed to snag an invitation to this wedding only because she was a distant relative of Henry Lancaster’s bride.
Her goal was to meet Noah Sterling on equal footing.
’After all, an invitation to this wedding wasn’t something just anyone could get.’
Jane Jenkins couldn’t be bothered with appearances anymore. "Noah, I thought you’d understand. When I was abroad, there were times I couldn’t even afford to eat. You wouldn’t have just let me starve, would you?"
"I’ve always respected the choice you made back then. However, I have no intention of getting involved with you again."
For a criminal defense lawyer like Noah Sterling, saying this much was already him being incredibly polite.
"I’m not blaming you. I’m telling you how difficult it was for me, the choice I was forced to make..." Jane Jenkins’s eyes reddened. "If you loved me, why can’t you try to understand?"
Sherry Walsh looked at Noah Sterling curiously.
’I wonder how this incredible cuckold is going to respond.’
Noah Sterling’s expression was calm as he said, "Whether you blame me or not, my conscience is clear regarding our relationship. However, I have no intention of looking back."
Jane Jenkins refused to accept it. "You’ve been single all these years. Isn’t that because you can’t get over me?"
PFFT.
Sherry Walsh couldn’t hold it in any longer. "Sorry, I just have to say something. Girl, you’ve been divorced once and you still don’t get it? All men are the same. They change their minds faster than they change their shirts."
Noah Sterling looked at her calmly. "I didn’t realize Lawyer Walsh was such an expert on men."
