On the Day I Was Kicked Out of the Wealthy Family, I Had a Flash Marriage with a Tycoon-Chapter 192: Moving Back to the Master Bedroom

Chapter 192: Chapter 192: Moving Back to the Master Bedroom

The room fell silent once again.

After a long moment, Chloe Sterling spoke again, breaking the silence. "If we weren’t married, or if I wasn’t Lynn Chester, this kind of news wouldn’t cause you any trouble. But the reality is, I *am* Lynn Chester, and those people are coming after me. So no matter what, I can’t just stand by and do nothing."

"Are you finished?" Jasper Lockwood asked abruptly.

Chloe Sterling: "Yes."

Jasper Lockwood’s gaze dropped to the food on the table. "If you’re finished, then eat."

"..."

His sudden indifference caught Chloe Sterling off guard. For a moment, she couldn’t figure out what he was thinking.

Seeing her staring at him suspiciously, Jasper Lockwood met her gaze, his lips parting slightly. "Even if I’m a feast for the eyes, I can’t replace actual food, can I?"

Chloe Sterling: "...D-Does this mean you’re okay with it?"

Jasper Lockwood: "You’re so determined. Would my disapproval even matter?"

Chloe Sterling cleared her throat. "I’ll wrap this up as quickly as possible."

Jasper Lockwood: "Alright."

The two of them ate lunch together.

Jasper Lockwood had more meetings that afternoon, and Chloe Sterling had her own things to take care of. Before she left, Jasper reminded her, "Come home early tonight."

Chloe Sterling nodded. "Okay."

「In the apartment.」

Jean Kensington shot to her feet in shock. "What! You actually made a deal with Silas Coldwell!"

Holding her coffee, Chloe Sterling glanced at her. "Did I have any other choice?"

"Did Jasper Lockwood agree to it? Or did you act first and tell him later?"

"I acted first."

Jean Kensington plopped back down on the sofa. "I knew it. I’ve been so busy these past couple of days. I just found out this morning how much has happened."

"What have you been busy with?" Chloe Sterling asked.

"What else? The Sinclair Group’s business."

"You’re busy with The Sinclair Group?"

"Uh... it’s mainly to help my uncle. Tristan Sinclair is about to seize full control. My uncle has a lot on his plate lately, so I’m helping him shoulder some of the burden."

"Tristan Sinclair is trying to sideline his own father?"

"Looks like it. If he doesn’t grab the reins soon, The Sinclair Group will be run into the ground by that mother-daughter pair. I really don’t know what Chairman Sinclair is thinking, listening to that woman’s instigation and going after Jasper Lockwood. Isn’t that just asking for a death wish? If Tristan Sinclair and Jasper Lockwood weren’t on good terms, I’m afraid The Sinclair Group would be in no better shape than the Rivers Family right now."

The mention of the Rivers Family made Chloe Sterling think of Damian Rivers. Chase Langdon had even called her that morning to ask what was going on—why Jasper Lockwood had suddenly come down so hard on the Rivers Family.

She gave him a brief explanation and asked Chase how Damian Rivers was doing, but Chase couldn’t get in touch with Damian at all. He wasn’t answering his calls or replying to messages, so he had no idea about his current situation.

But even without asking, she could guess. With his family suddenly facing such a disaster, his situation was bound to be grim.

Chloe Sterling’s brow furrowed slightly, a flicker of disgust for these kinds of wealthy family feuds crossing her face.

"Oh, right." Jean Kensington remembered something. "Did you know that Jasper Lockwood captured Phoebe Sinclair?"

Chloe Sterling snapped out of her thoughts. "Yes, I know."

"He really does care about you."

"Capturing Phoebe Sinclair doesn’t have anything to do with him caring about me, does it?" Chloe Sterling had always assumed Jasper Lockwood captured Phoebe to threaten Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair at a critical moment.

"It actually has everything to do with you. Phoebe Sinclair went to see Silas Coldwell that day. Think about it, what would she want with him? She must have been planning to make a move against you. That’s why The Big Boss Lockwood got furious and had her captured, which also serves to keep Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair in check."

Chloe Sterling knew Jasper Lockwood was good to her. That was why she had been willing to make a deal with Silas Coldwell, to avoid causing Jasper any more trouble.

Jean Kensington smiled. "You care a lot about him, too. You rejected Silas Coldwell so many times and avoided him for so long, but now you’re compromising for Jasper Lockwood and making a deal with him. Isn’t this that legendary ’mutual devotion’ I hear about? It feels kind of romantic."

Chloe Sterling pressed her lips together. After a moment, she said abruptly, "That’s because you haven’t seen us fighting or giving each other the cold shoulder."

"Hey, what couple doesn’t have their disagreements? An occasional fight is nothing. You just have to kiss and make up."

Chloe Sterling: "...You say that like you’re such an expert."

’She’s never even been in a relationship.’

A smile played on Jean Kensington’s lips. "Big sister here has eaten three more years of rice than you, of course I understand."

Chloe Sterling suddenly let out a laugh. Just then, her phone rang. She pulled it out and glanced at the screen. It was Charles Sterling.

After staring at the screen for a moment, Chloe Sterling finally answered. "Hello, President Sterling."

"Miss Sterling, do you have a moment? There’s something else I’d like to consult you about. Could we meet now?"

"I’m sorry, President Sterling. I don’t have time today."

"Are you at The Medical College? I can come over and wait for you."

"I’m not at The Medical College."

"Then when will you be free?"

"I’m not sure."

After a brief pause, Charles Sterling said, "Miss Sterling, have you run into some kind of difficult situation recently? Perhaps... I can help."

Guessing that Charles Sterling already knew her identity, Chloe Sterling naturally wasn’t about to admit it. She said coolly, "There’s no difficult situation. I’m just with a friend."

"...A boyfriend?"

"...Yes."

Charles Sterling chuckled. "Alright, then. I won’t disturb you any longer. We’ll talk when you have time."

Chloe Sterling: "Okay."

As soon as she hung up, Jean Kensington immediately asked, "Was that Charles Sterling? Does he know your identity?"

Chloe Sterling’s fingers tightened around her phone as she stared at the contact name on the screen. "He must."

"That man is not going to be easy to deal with."

Chloe Sterling turned to look at her. "Can you check on the situation in Country E? Is there any news?"

"Let me see."

Jean Kensington picked up the laptop from the sofa. After a few keystrokes, she said, "There’s news. Word has already spread in Country E that Silas Coldwell captured Lynn Chester, but she managed to escape. This confirms that Lynn Chester has been in Country E recently. The news will probably reach everyone else’s ears soon, including Charles Sterling’s. But you shouldn’t have any more contact with him, just in case he sees through your act."

Chloe Sterling nodded. "I know."

Before evening, Chloe Sterling returned to the Lockwood Residence.

After going upstairs, she found that Jasper Lockwood had also come home early today. He was walking toward her bedroom carrying a pile of things.

"You’re back," he said.

"Yes." Chloe Sterling glanced at the things in his hands—toiletries and undergarments—and asked suspiciously, "What are you...?"

Jasper Lockwood gazed at her and answered, "Moving back into the master bedroom."

"..."

’He’s going to move in with me?’

"I’ve thought about it. Living together will be better for fostering our marital bond." As he drew near, Jasper Lockwood stopped and added, "My dear wife, we’ve been married for a few months now. You should be used to it, shouldn’t you?"