Mr. Sterling, Mrs. Sterling is Multifaceted!-Chapter 192: Make the Crawford Family Disappear
Upon hearing this, Nathan Ayers was momentarily taken aback. "But none of the people involved seem to have any intention of lying. Could it be that some are just using Caleb Crawford’s name?"
The current situation is that the assassin doesn’t know who hired him.
"Do you need me to teach you how to control Caleb Crawford? As for the Crawford Family, since they dare to defy me, let them disappear."
Ethan Sterling’s voice was devoid of any emotion.
"Understood." Nathan Ayers appeared respectful on the surface, but inwardly he sneered.
This Caleb Crawford is truly foolish. In the Capital, of all people to offend, he chose Seraphina Redgrave. Now, the century-old foundation of the Crawford Family is set to crumble at the hands of this young master.
"What are they saying outside?"
Ethan Sterling spoke again.
Nathan Ayers promptly and respectfully reported, "The Defiance Society has made a name for itself in the public eye, having won three consecutive times. Now, everyone online is questioning the legitimacy of the Elite Society. It’s not just Sovereign College; even the best students from all over Norden University are digging into the background of the Elite Society, even uncovering everything about their past members. Two parliament members have already been exposed for academic fraud."
This incident has caused quite a stir online.
Those who had joined the Elite Society before are hastily holding press conferences to prove their innocence, with many fleeing abroad in advance.
Using student organization competition to ignite class conflict — I have to admit, the young lady has some skill.
Ethan Sterling fell silent.
She achieved what she wanted in the end.
Their wager, Seraphina Redgrave had already won.
Nathan Ayers spoke again, "By the way, your appearance has also sparked speculation. Some say you look down on the lower classes and want to get rid of the young lady."
The rumors are becoming increasingly exaggerated.
Ethan Sterling let out a cold laugh, "If I hadn’t gone to see her, this wouldn’t have blown up so much."
Just as he finished speaking, footsteps echoed from outside.
Ethan Sterling’s expression changed in an instant, and he abruptly lay back on the bed, causing his freshly stitched wound to tear open, and his face turned pale with pain.
He gritted his teeth, cold sweat dotting his forehead.
Now, he lay on the bed, looking rather pitiful.
On his face was that pained and vulnerable expression again.
Nathan Ayers was speechless.
Seraphina Redgrave pushed the door open, looking at Nathan Ayers, "Special Assistant Ayers, there’s nothing in the kitchen. Should I go buy something, or will you?"
"I will, I will!"
Nathan Ayers dared not order Seraphina Redgrave around, immediately turned around, and ran out, leaving Seraphina in the room.
Seraphina Redgrave looked at the man on the hospital bed. Seeing his face growing even more unsightly, she couldn’t help but walk over, "Are you okay?"
"I’m fine."
Ethan Sterling said he was okay, but in reality, his face was ashen, far from looking alright.
Seraphina Redgrave sensed something was off and said, "I’ll have Nathan call Dr. Goodwin back."
Just as she was about to turn around, Ethan Sterling grasped her hand.
"Sit down."
Ethan Sterling lay on the bed, his amber eyes seriously looking at her, appearing to have little energy.
Seraphina Redgrave had no choice but to sit down, though Ethan Sterling wasn’t satisfied, pulling her closer until she sat beside his bed, directly lying against Seraphina.
Seraphina Redgrave didn’t speak.
Ethan Sterling lay against Seraphina, closing his eyes, and said, "I almost died for you this time. How do you plan to repay me?"
"Next time, I’ll risk my life to save you."
Twice, even.
"Are you casting a spell on me?" Ethan Sterling placed Seraphina’s hand on his chest, "Besides, who can do anything to me?"
Seraphina Redgrave looked down at Ethan Sterling, her hand only a few dozen centimeters from his throat. If she wanted, she could have ended Ethan Sterling’s life at any moment.
But Ethan Sterling didn’t care.
She suddenly thought of Beatrice Fawcett leaning on her before the match.
Could it be possible that, for Ethan Sterling, she also gives him a sense of safety?
Seraphina Redgrave’s mind wandered for a moment, then she spoke, "You should sleep, the pain will go away once you’re asleep."
"You haven’t said how you’ll repay me yet."
Ethan Sterling didn’t intend to let Seraphina off so easily.
Even injured this badly, Ethan Sterling still remembered this.
"What do you want me to do?"
Seraphina Redgrave looked down at Ethan Sterling. If he mentioned anything inappropriate, she wouldn’t mind making his injury worse and letting the entire Sterling Family feast.
"Swear to stay by my side forever."
Ethan Sterling lay against Seraphina, his eyes closed, speaking hoarsely.
This again.
She couldn’t make such a vow, so she didn’t want to easily promise.
Reluctant to lie to the man who saved her, she thought for a moment and said, "I might be able to repay you in some other way."
"Tell me."
"This time, you’ve been studying, but I can accompany you on a vacation." Seraphina Redgrave calmly said, "Once you’re healed and when our school is on summer break, we can go on vacation. How about it?"
Ethan Sterling originally thought Seraphina Redgrave was just brushing him off by not wanting to swear, but she remembered their wager and still wanted to go on vacation with him. It wasn’t so bad.
Ethan Sterling lay against Seraphina, coldly saying, "Even if you want to accompany me, I might not want to go."
"I’ll wait for you. As long as it’s during my break, I’ll wait until you’re willing."
Seraphina Redgrave spoke with earnestness on her face.
She was always emotionally detached; she wouldn’t necessarily react even if something significant happened.
Yet here she was, saying she’d wait for him.
Good grief.
Those words were actually nice to hear.
Ethan Sterling cleared his throat and nonchalantly said, "We’ll see."
Nathan Ayers returned with groceries, and Seraphina Redgrave busied herself in the kitchen for a long while, eventually following a tutorial to stew a pot of soup and a bowl of porridge.
She carried the tray into the bedroom.
Nathan Ayers stood at the bedroom door, reporting on company matters to Ethan Sterling, watching Ethan transform from furiously scolding ineffective subordinates to a delicate, helpless patient.
Nathan Ayers was long accustomed to it, lightly nodding to Seraphina Redgrave, "Miss, I’ll be going out now. Contact me if you need anything."
"Mm."
Seraphina Redgrave set down the tray, then looked at Ethan Sterling, who was pale and lying beside the bed. She gently said, "Get up and eat something."
"It hurts."
Ethan Sterling lay motionless, his arm resting on his forehead, his voice growing increasingly weak.
"I’ll help you up."
Seraphina Redgrave softly supported Ethan Sterling’s shoulder, careful not to touch his wounds.
Ethan Sterling’s hand rested on Seraphina’s frame, seemingly lacking strength, relying entirely on Seraphina to try and sit up, suddenly falling back as if strengthless, almost causing Seraphina to fall with him. She inadvertently toppled onto Ethan Sterling, her hair brushing across his face, lips nearly touching. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
Lying on the bed, Ethan Sterling’s eyes suddenly turned deep.
Seraphina Redgrave’s mind held no amorous thoughts, only concern for whether such a fall might impact Ethan Sterling’s wounds.
"Are you okay?"
Ethan Sterling’s gaze was profound, the corner of his mouth lifted, as if enticing her.
Suddenly, he held Seraphina’s back, swiftly dragging her down and kissing her.
