CHAPTER 145: CHAPTER 145: INTENSIFYING TURMOIL

Clara Sterling’s identity is special; she is the wife of the president of the Sheffield Group.

A scandal broke out between Julian Hawthorne and the wife of the president of the Sheffield Group, and soon the "almighty netizens" dug up Julian Hawthorne’s identity.

He is actually the Fourth Young Master of the Hawthorne Family in Ardendale, his mother is the famous female entrepreneur Catherine Montague, the second miss of the Montague Family, and his father is Vincent Hawthorne, the president of the Hawthorne Group.

Julian Hawthorne not only comes from a good family, but he also has a strong background; his own resume is also impressive. He has always been a top student, having graduated from top universities in Montania with both undergraduate and master’s degrees.

The revelation of Julian Hawthorne’s identity instantly pushed this gossip event to its climax.

In just one morning, the hottest topic on X had already surpassed ten thousand shares and comments.

Silas Sheffield is usually very low-key and rarely accepts interviews; there are not many photos of him online. But in the anniversary announcement video, Silas appeared quite frequently, and some shots were even close-ups filmed by the photographer.

His looks are too outstanding, exuding a cold and noble aura of being in a high position, and the announcement video attracted numerous fans shortly after its release.

Silas Sheffield not only has good looks and a good family background, but he is also extremely excellent personally, his resume even better than Julian Hawthorne’s.

A Valden university master’s graduate, after returning to the country and taking over the Sheffield Group, he led the group to become the industry leader in just two years.

After finding out Julian Hawthorne’s identity, the netizens changed their stance.

They stopped attacking those involved relentlessly and started enjoying the gossip gleefully.

Exclaiming that this is a rare century grand mansion love triangle gossip, waiting for more to unfold.

[I knew this man had an extraordinary aura, indeed, he is the Fourth Young Master of the Hawthorne Family, also a noble prince, sob sob sob he is so handsome! Completely fits my aesthetic!]

[So this is what the Fourth Young Master of the Hawthorne Family looks like, indeed handsome! I’m a local in Ardendale, the Hawthorne Family is top-tier there, but I’ve never seen photos of the Fourth Young Master, he is very low-key. Didn’t expect the first time seeing his photos would be in this situation...]

[What a dog-blooded rich and powerful love triangle, these two men are top-notch, and the woman is also very pretty. Are we sure she isn’t a celebrity?]

[Does the Internet have no memory? I seem to remember this woman being the popular Campus Belle of Crestwood U recently? I seem to remember rumors that she was kept by a sugar daddy...]

[Upstairs, being kept is a rumor, it has been clarified, and the one spreading rumors has been sued. Now you know, she isn’t being kept, she is the wife of the president of the Sheffield Group.]

[Dead girl living so well, let it be me instead!]

[Her name is Clara Sterling, she’s the Campus Belle of Crestwood U. Last time at a class reunion, President Sheffield personally accompanied her there, he truly dotes on her!]

Some netizens even posted a high school graduation class photo, pointing out Clara Sterling.

[Goddess level, was already very pretty in high school.]

In the group photo, Clara Sterling in high school was wearing a blue short-sleeve uniform of Crestwood No. 1 High School, with long hair tied in a ponytail, her complexion cold white, and her beautiful almond eyes clear and pure, with an innocent and carefree smile at her lips, a look that many see as the first love white moonlight.

The comments below the post with the photo were mixed.

Some netizens praised Clara Sterling’s high looks, while some alumni complimented her being a top student, smart and beautiful, and was pursued by many in high school.

But many also criticized her.

[So what if you’re pretty? Does being pretty mean you can cheat?]

[Some people really have their morality running with their looks.]

[Exactly, President Sheffield is so handsome and wealthy, yet she cheats, how disgusting!]

At this time, several small X accounts popped up to speak.

[This woman behaves very playfully in private, she has an ex-boyfriend who is the heir of the Sutton Group, she has high skills and targets rich men.]

[Isn’t the heir to the Sutton Group recently engaged? I remember the engagement ceremony being very grand and magnificent.]

[Upstairs, are you using 2G internet? Young Master Sutton has already broken the engagement a few days ago.]

[Could it be the breakup of Young Master Sutton related to this woman? Did she knowingly interfere in Young Master Sutton’s and his fiancée’s relationship?]

[There’s indeed this possibility. I remember Young Master Sutton breaking up really had to do with this woman, it seemed she was entangled with Young Master Sutton, discovered by the fiancée, who exposed her scandal online, got sued by her, and soon after Sutton Group issued a statement breaking the engagement.]

[This is too vile! Knowingly become a mistress and shameless!]

[So this isn’t just a love triangle, it’s a love polygon? Oh my, wealthy people really know how to play!]

...

For a moment, tags like "President Sheffield’s wife suspected of cheating", "President Sheffield’s wife knowingly became mistress", "Rich family love polygon" rushed to the top of the trending list.

Those scolding Clara Sterling have escalated to personal attacks.

Even including her family in the insults as well.

One by one, Clara Sterling scrolled through, her brows tightly furrowed, looking at those comments insulting her and her family, her face turned pale, and her fingertips trembled slightly while sliding the screen.

At this time, another call came in.

It’s Julian Hawthorne.

He should have seen the trending lists online as well.

Clara Sterling took a deep breath, steadied herself before answering the call.

Julian Hawthorne’s gentle voice carried concern: "Sorry, I didn’t know this would cause you so much trouble. I’ll handle it right away, try not to look at the online comments."

Clara Sterling’s voice bore a tinge of helplessness: "I’ve already seen them."

Julian Hawthorne paused, "Sorry, I will deal with this."

"Okay, if there’s nothing else I’ll hang up now." She didn’t want to say more, already exhausted.

"Are... are you okay?"

Clara Sterling’s voice was very faint: "Not really."

She really couldn’t calmly say "It’s okay."

This matter has already dragged in her family, seriously affecting her mood.

Ending the call, Clara Sterling heavily laid back on the bed, her forearm across her forehead, exhaling deeply.

After calming down, once she collected herself, Clara Sterling called Silas Sheffield, wanting to explain the situation.

However, the phone informed her that the number she dialed was turned off.

Why would it be off?

Did seeing those trending lists online make him angry, so he didn’t want to take her call?

Clara Sterling opened WhatsApp and sent a message to Silas Sheffield.

[I can explain, Julian Hawthorne and I are clean and clear.]

Clara Sterling lowered her gaze, staring at the screen, her thoughts conflicted.

It was just coffee, how did things become this way?