The Headline Queen: President Hawthorne is Her Die-Hard Fan!-Chapter 455: Beyond Your Expectations

Julian Hawthorne immediately said, "There’s no such thing, I trust you."

Then he looked at Old Master Hawthorne and said, "Grandfather, the reason I was able to come back safely this time is thanks to Alisa. Without her care, I might be dead now. She is my benefactor, and I hope you don’t misunderstand her."

His words implied that he hoped the Hawthorne family could appreciate Alisa and not make things difficult for her.

Old Master Hawthorne’s suspicious gaze lingered on Alisa for a few seconds.

"Did she really save you?"

Julian Hawthorne replied without hesitation, "Of course, I was in critical condition, and Alisa didn’t abandon me. I’m deeply grateful to her."

Old Master Hawthorne asked, "So how do you plan to thank her?"

"I..."

Julian Hawthorne felt a bit awkward and finally turned his gaze to Paige Sterling.

Since Paige entered, he had been consciously avoiding her gaze, fearing that this person beside him would recognize he was not Julian.

But now that his gaze landed on Paige, he found himself unable to look away.

He certainly understood Alisa’s feelings for him, but he was currently a man with a wife, and his wife was both talented and beautiful.

Ah, both women are so outstanding and deeply affectionate toward him; he felt reluctant to let either down.

Julian Hawthorne was momentarily unable to make a choice.

Seeing his reaction, Old Master Hawthorne’s expression darkened, "Though the debt of saving a life is difficult to repay, it doesn’t mean you can’t repay it; it doesn’t mean you need to dedicate your life. You have a family; did going out make you indecisive and hesitant? Do you now want to keep someone outside?"

Under Old Master Hawthorne’s stern gaze, Julian Hawthorne was startled and somewhat scared.

"Grandfather, what do you mean? Alisa and I are innocent; there’s nothing else between us."

His gaze fell on Paige Sterling, a bit angry and embarrassed, "Did you say something to Grandfather? How could you be so thoughtless?"

He raised his voice, deciding to establish his authority as Paige’s husband from this moment so that over time, Paige wouldn’t dare to doubt him and would follow his lead.

Then, when he wants to be with Alisa, what could Paige say?

Turning both women into his woman, he would truly be a winner in life.

"Paige! You’re being ridiculous. Alisa saved my life, and I don’t even know how to repay her. You went to Grandfather to gossip? How will I face anyone now? People might think I’m ungrateful!"

He added, "Is this how the Sterling family raises its children? Is this how the Sterling family treats its benefactors? Truly outrageous!"

This is truly humiliating for Paige.

Paige looked at Julian Hawthorne, "You never called me Paige before; you’ve truly changed."

Julian Hawthorne’s heart skipped a beat, doesn’t everyone call Paige by her name? Could there be a special term between Julian and her?

Alisa laughed beside them.

Although Julian’s denial of their relationship made her uncomfortable, seeing him scold Paige to defend her, she felt smug.

Old Master Hawthorne angrily said, "What are you angry with Paige for? We decided to come over ourselves. As her grandfather, I came to see my grandson; was I wrong? Your arrogance is increasing, it seems you truly don’t want to return to the Hawthorne Family!"

Hearing that Old Master Hawthorne wouldn’t let him return to the family, Julian Hawthorne became anxious, "Grandfather, I was just speaking out of anger, there’s nothing else between Alisa and me. If it gets out, how will I and Alisa face it?"

Old Master Hawthorne chuckled coldly, "Paige is so worried about you, not eating or sleeping, and you woke up to treat her like this? Worried that your relationship with Alisa gets out, how will you face it, then you should avoid suspicion with her and return to the Hawthorne Family sooner."

If Julian Hawthorne returned to the family now, how could she foster a relationship with him?

This wicked elder is truly cunning.

Alisa sneered in her heart, fueling the fire, "Miss Sterling is indeed very concerned about President Hawthorne, though she let him take risks alone. When President Hawthorne had troubles, she, as his wife, wasn’t by his side to care for him. She continued her life as usual, indulging, and now her complexion is better than anyone’s."

The crowd thought, wasn’t it you who prevented anyone from seeing Julian? So now it’s their fault for not coming?

Old Master Hawthorne didn’t bother to argue with Alisa and said to Julian, "If it’s because of your mother, unwilling to return to the Hawthorne Family, I can promise you. Once you return to the family, I’ll stay out of how you deal with your mother."

Julian Hawthorne hesitated and still seemed troubled, "That’s my mother, I don’t know how to handle her, I’m confused right now. When I figure things out, I’ll return to the family, is that okay, Grandfather?"

He had no preparation now, returning to the family abruptly could be counterproductive.

Especially since the family had Mrs. Hawthorne who wanted him dead, it was unclear whether she truly disliked Julian or knew he was an imposter and wanted him gone.

"No, you are the grandson of the Hawthorne Family, you must return now."

Julian Hawthorne felt distressed, "Grandfather, returning now won’t benefit my health. Alisa’s doctor can help me recover faster, don’t you care about my health at all?"

If Old Master Hawthorne insisted he returns, it might truly be as Alisa said, an attempt to harm his grandson.

Old Master Hawthorne sighed, "Fine, you can return in a few days, but Julian, I hope you understand, some mistakes can’t be made. You need to handle those inappropriate feelings."

Julian Hawthorne agreed.

Old Master Hawthorne and Simon Hawthorne left, and Paige Sterling was stopped by Alisa.

"Does Miss Sterling think bringing Old Master Hawthorne would force President Hawthorne to comply? Does it disappoint you? President Hawthorne now wishes to escape the Hawthorne Family, escape from you; no matter who you bring, it won’t work."

She had an expression of schadenfreude, "Is Miss Sterling especially sad now? Actually, if you think it through, it won’t be that bad. I’m just correcting things, returning everything to its original track. You and President Hawthorne aren’t meant to be, forget him soon, don’t waste time on feelings that don’t belong to you."

Paige Sterling silently left Alisa’s house.

Simon Hawthorne was still waiting outside for Paige, looking somewhat exasperated.

"How did my brother become like this? Could he really be bewitched by Alisa?"

Simon Hawthorne found his brother extremely unfamiliar; if not for that face, he’d suspect someone was impersonating him.

Seeing Paige lost in thought, Simon Hawthorne asked concernedly, "Sister-in-law, are you okay?"

Paige shook her head, "I’m fine."

Simon Hawthorne believed Paige was putting on a brave front; she was probably the most heartbroken here.

"Sister-in-law, I’m sorry, I thought my brother definitely wanted to see you, that’s why I brought you along, but I didn’t expect..."

"It’s okay, these things aren’t something you can foresee."