Shattered Rose He Held On Fabr Chapter 28 Dangerous Encounters " I don't agree . " He rejected her flat out . Claudia had nothing to say to his self - directed declarations . But he even gave her reasoning a moment's thought . " Feelings can be cultivated . " Though in his mind , it wasn't necessary . Interests made the firmest bond . " I haven't agreed to anything . " 2500 Fulighed Her phone lit up on the table . Sterling rose to his feet . " I'm leaving in an hour . You have plenty of time to think . When you've made up your mind , call me . Love I can't guarantee , but in action I'll discipline myself to be a proper husband . " " And if I don't agree ? " " Then keep thinking . I only accept one answer . " From anyone else , it would have been arrogance . From Sterling , it was a statement of fact - he had the weight to back it . Claudia couldn't shake the sense that she had already stepped into a trap . " Wait , you were leaving anyway . Then why throw such a fit when I asked earlier ? You even turned it back on me . " Sterling spread his hands innocently . " Leaving for business and being pushed out so you can make room for another man - those aren't the same thing . " " I wasn't pushing you out . And what do you mean by ' another man ' ? " " A man who covets someone else's wife . " " Mr. Romero , you're slipping into character way too quickly ." He bent down suddenly and kissed her forehead . " Just rehearsing early . " Claudia was too slow to dodge , catching it head - on . " Sterling ! " she snapped through clenched teeth . " Be good . I'm going to pack ." Sometimes he was shamelessly deaf when he wanted to be . 1/3 20:04 Wed , Oct 8 Chapter 28 - Dangerous Eremunters 1450 Finished Watching her storm away and slain the door , Sterling's eyes glinted with amusement . He wasn't worried . The Lancaster family fools would eventually shove her straight into his arms . Her only support , her only ally , her closest partner - he was already looking forward to it with an almost giddy anticipation . At first he had chosen her for her boldness , her nerve , and that flash of madness that mirrored his own . But after nearly a month together , he thought maybe she would bring him more surprises still . This contract wife - he was very satisfied . The night Sterling flew abroad on business , Claudia - after a month of being cooped up taking care of him - finally came out at Whitney's insistence . In the bustling bar , Whitney smoothly claimed a booth and scolded , " You've been holed up so long you're practically sprouting mushrooms . Anyone else would think you had a gold mine stashed in that little apartment of yours ." No gold mine . Just a benefactor . Claudia stayed silent . Because Sterling had been hunted , she hadn't told Whitney about him , afraid of dragging her into danger . She had used deadlines as an excuse , keeping Whitney from visiting . Now there was no need for secrecy . She laid out the past month honestly . Whitney's commentary was nonstop . " Damn ! So that's why you've been so quiet - turns out you've been busy with something huge ! " Her eyes shone . " You've got the Romero family's golden boy in your hands . Doesn't that mean you can strut across Liberty City sideways now ? " Claudia's fingers circled the rim of her glass . " I haven't decided yet . " Just moments ago Whitney had been joking , but now her expression sobered . " All that talk about crushing everyone is just for laughs , Claudia . Lydia isn't worth your whole life . If you really want to deal with her , just wait . I'll take over from my old man , and I'll use the Sawyer family to take on the Lancasters . Your sister here can support you for the rest of your life . Sterling may be powerful , but the Romero family is torn apart with schemes and rivalries . He 2/3 20:04 Wed , Oct 8 . Chapter 29 Dangerous Encounters 500 Finished himself is unpredictable , ruthless . They say Henry and his son were both destroyed recently- one a vegetable , the other a cunuch . There's no proof , but the rumors all point to Sterling . He's . a man without mercy . For now , standing by his side is fine , but what if one day you clash ? With a man like that . I can't feel at case about you being with him ." If Sterling ever decided Claudia was no longer useful , he could make her disappear without a trace . And Claudia had already suffered too much in the first half of her life . Jasper had been a scumbag , but Whitney still wished for her to have someone who truly cherished her . A girl like Claudia shouldn't be buried under grudges and hatred . When the entire world had abandoned Whitney , it had been Claudia - the infamous Claudia- who had pulled her up . Without her , Whitney wouldn't even be alive today . But Sterling was not a man one could simply refuse . Claudia didn't tell Whitney about his determination . Instead , she leaned against her shoulder with a smile . " Then I'll count on you to keep me fed ." " Relax . Riches guaranteed . When old man Sawyer dies , we'll split his inheritance fifty - fifty ." " Hahaha , your old man will be so mad he'll drop dead . " " Better sooner than later . " They bantered about Sawyer family's father and that conniving stepmother and her son , the atmosphere warm and light - until a cold male voice cut through . " You two seem to be enjoying yourselves . How about coming to the event room for another drink ? " The blue - haired Quade stood before them . Ever since Lydia had been crippled by Claudia , Quade had been burning with rage . Then came the prank that left him cursed and mocked for three days straight . In front of his crew , he had lost every shred of face . Send Gifts 10 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!