The Amazing Strike Back: Mommy Wants To Revenge!-Chapter 457: I Just Want to Pursue You

"President Sterling!"

"Shouldn’t your flight to Aethelgard have arrived two hours earlier?"

"Yes, after I landed, I grabbed a meal... with Miss Anna and her manager Mary."

Upon hearing this, Conrad Sterling glanced at him from his luxurious office chair: "Got tanned?"

"Yeah! The UV rays there were too strong, once my skin gets dark, it’s really hard to return to normal."

Ethan wasn’t intending to complain; he was just a bit worried.

But what was President Sterling’s reaction about?

Ethan initially wanted to correct himself. Having not been around President Sterling for a while, he forgot he shouldn’t talk too much.

But seeing Conrad Sterling’s demeanor, he didn’t seem angry.

He’s never cared whether employees were tanned or pale. The question today was a bit out of character.

Ethan even felt that President Sterling seemed quite pleased seeing him become a rugged man because of the tan.

Ethan is a fan of Anna Thornton, and seeing this pretty boy frequently hovering around Anna, Conrad Sterling felt uneasy.

But now, he’s reassured!

Ethan had no idea that having dinner with Anna Thornton almost got him exiled again, saved only by his current rugged appearance.

"Did you arrange for Angela Thornton to join Starlight Entertainment?" Conrad Sterling asked.

"Yes, she wanted to come to Aethelgard. Seeing she’s Miss Anna’s cousin and once shielded her from a bullet, I took it upon myself to help, hoping she’d look after Miss Anna once in the company."

"Ha, you’re quite considerate of her!" Conrad Sterling sneered, "Since that’s the case, check on her frequently then."

Upon hearing this, Ethan was stunned.

He was unsure why President Sterling assigned him such a task just upon his return.

Doesn’t he need to focus on the company’s affairs?

"President Sterling, do you mean I...?"

"Put work on hold; your immediate task is to woo Angela Thornton!"

"What? You want me to woo... Angela Thornton?"

Ethan was completely bewildered!

He doesn’t feel great right now!

It feels like an arranged marriage by an elder.

He really wants to say that Angela Thornton isn’t his type.

But he’s afraid President Sterling will ask what type he prefers.

Ethan doesn’t dare speak!

...

Angela Thornton returned to the company after a few days’ rest.

Since Anna Thornton took over the Thornton Family business, she became less close to her relatives, naturally cutting off the previous financial support to Angela’s parents.

This forced her to rent a one-bedroom apartment in the pricey Aethelgard.

Feeling cramped in her rented space, the treatment at the company was completely different.

So, before her face fully healed, Angela Thornton couldn’t wait to flaunt at the company.

Seeing her in high spirits, the usual brown-nosing friends quickly greeted her: "Angela, you look much better today!"

"Really?"

"Yeah, you’re dressed so beautifully. Anything worth celebrating?"

"It’s not a big deal, but I can tell you." Angela intended to be mysterious but couldn’t hold it in, "It’s just that President Sterling’s assistant is pursuing me recently."

"Why would President Sterling’s assistant pursue you? Doesn’t he know you’re President Sterling’s girlfriend?"

"He does! But he said he’s hopelessly fallen for me, so he boldly confessed his feelings. Gosh, I don’t know how to handle him!" Angela said with a frown, looking genuinely troubled.

"Oh, I remember. I saw him when he brought you to the company. Quite a handsome guy, pale and pretty... But he’s still got a ways to go compared to President Sterling; it’s brave of him to confess."

"No kidding! Now he’s tanned and brawny, markedly inferior to Conrad. He’s just a minor assistant; how could I possibly like him?"

"Why not inform President Sterling and have him fired?" someone suggested.

Angela shook her head, "No way! He’s merely expressing affection, hasn’t committed any serious offense; firing him seems too harsh."

In reality, Angela simply wanted to continue savoring this vanity.

From childhood to adulthood, the icons she admired invariably fancied Anna.

This is her first time being pursued by a man.

Although Ethan is just an assistant, the confidence boost he gave Angela was unprecedented.

See, Conrad Sterling’s assistant met her only two or three times and fell head over heels despite limited interactions.

If given the chance to spend more time with President Sterling, Angela believes she can surely captivate him.

Her dream unbelievably came true not long after.

Even Angela couldn’t believe it when Conrad Sterling arrived at her home.

When she opened the door and saw him in person, Angela became both shy and nervous.

"Mu... President Sterling, how did you know I live here?"

Conrad Sterling’s towering figure made the corridor appear even narrower.

"I always keep track of your whereabouts." It was rare for Conrad Sterling to converse with Angela.

Angela suddenly felt flattered and her mind wandered.

President Sterling said he’s been keeping tabs on her, indicating he’s quite interested.

It seems apparent he didn’t recognize her previously just to feign in front of Anna.

"I heard there’s gossip about our unusual relationship at the company?"

Upon hearing Conrad’s inquiry, Angela’s heart sank halfway, promptly denying, "It’s not from me."

"Good, I dislike excessive discussions about my private matters; you understand?"

"Ye... Yes."

"Moreover, it can easily create adversaries at the company! You should be mindful!"

Does President Sterling’s words mean he’s concerned for her?

Angela felt it was like dreaming; Conrad already knew of the rumors at the company but hadn’t blamed her. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

His personal visit to discuss these things led Angela to overthink, feeling increasingly ambiguous.

Such a monumental figure as Conrad Sterling willingly gracing her with his presence implies she’s on his mind.

She rounds up to believing Conrad Sterling fell for her.

Given this, Angela knew she had to perform well to gain President Sterling’s favor.

Thus, back at the company, when hearing others mention her as Conrad Sterling’s girlfriend, Angela immediately denied it.

"Please stop spreading rumors, there’s indeed nothing between President Sterling and me. Less gossip, as it may cause inconvenience for us."

"But Angela, you said President Sterling’s assistant is pursuing you? Is that true?"

"That’s absolutely true!"

However, Angela then noticed her treatment changed.

Some who believed she once dated Conrad simply thought Angela’s sudden denial was due to a breakup.

Since they’ve broken up, there’s no need to flatter someone like Angela without family background or ability.

And following that day, she seldomly saw Conrad Sterling again.

Now in the company, Angela can only talk about Ethan chasing her.

But Ethan, after all, is merely an assistant; not many are interested.

As Angela began to panic, fearing she can’t enjoy the special treatment without fabricating rumors about her and Conrad, Henry Willow returned.

Henry also brought gifts, personally delivering them to Angela’s doorstep.

"At a southern auction, I spotted this ’Heart of the Ocean’ and felt a voice urging me to bid for it and give it to you!"

"President Willow, you mean?"

"Exactly, it means I’m pursuing you."

Angela: "!!!"