The Headline Queen: President Hawthorne is Her Die-Hard Fan! Chapter 312: Meddling Too Much

However, whether it’s Henry Hale or Skylar Hughes, who they’re with, or when they’re together doesn’t seem to concern her, so Paige Sterling doesn’t have much of a reaction, just a vague feeling that there’s sothing odd about those two being together.

The party this ti seems to be quite lively, with soone even setting up a gambling ga.

Paige Sterling is also quite interested, pulling Julian Hawthorne over to play.

But as soon as the crowd sees her wanting to play, they scatter in an instant.

Paige Sterling, "What do you guys an by that?"

Miles Morgan, "Paige, everyone knows you’re a black hole when it cos to gas. No one dares to play with you anymore."

People who once played card gas with Paige Sterling ended up losing everything, even their underwear, and her legendary feats have long been spread around.

So no one’s willing to play these gas with Paige anymore.

Feeling quite crestfallen, Paige Sterling huffs twice, "I don’t even really know how to play. I win purely by luck."

Yeah, right, only a fool would believe that about Paige.

Unexpectedly, just then Henry Hale brings Skylar Hughes over, "Miss Sterling, how about I play with you?"

Paige Sterling raises an eyebrow, "Sure."

Paige sits down, and Julian Hawthorne stands behind her to watch her play.

On the other side, Skylar Hughes is the one sitting in the chair, with Henry Hale standing behind her.

Skylar Hughes seems a bit nervous, appearing like she’s never played these gas before. Henry Hale softly says, "Don’t worry, I’m here. If you lose, I’ll take care of it."

Skylar Hughes nods and turns to smile at Henry Hale, "Okay, I’ll listen to you."

Then she smiles at both Paige Sterling and Julian Hawthorne, as if silently boasting.

See, an exceptional man always knows what kind of woman is worthy of him.

Julian Hawthorne may be blind, but there are always others who appreciate her, Skylar Hughes.

The dealer deals the cards, and Julian Hawthorne bends down to whisper into Paige Sterling’s ear.

Paige Sterling lets out a slight laugh and gives Julian an eye-roll.

Henry Hale, seemingly casual, glances over quickly but then withdraws his gaze and tells Skylar Hughes, "Take a look at your cards."

Skylar Hughes cautiously glances at her cards and then asks Henry Hale, "I can’t understand, how are these cards?"

Henry Hale says, "You grew up with Miss Sterling. I see she seems quite adept at these gas, yet it seems you’ve never been exposed to them?"

Skylar Hughes apologetically responds, "I’ve loved reading and studying since I was young, and I know nothing about these gas. Paige Sterling entered the entertainnt industry at fifteen and frequently attended such gatherings, so she naturally knows far more than I do..."

Implying that Paige Sterling was quite adventurous back then.

After all, what girl who plays these gas from such a young age can be considered well-behaved?

Henry Hale chuckles, "I see, this ga is quite good. I’ll teach you until you won’t lose."

However, ultimately, Paige Sterling continues to reign supre, winning enough to make Henry Hale call it quits.

"Miss Sterling, you’re skillful. Let’s play again soti."

If they kept playing, he’d end up losing shafully.

Paige Sterling looks at the pile of chips she won, beaming, "Then Mr. Hale, make sure to invite when you have the ti."

Julian Hawthorne smiles wryly; Paige Sterling has little interest in gambling itself, but she’s very keen when it cos to winning money.

He pats Paige Sterling on the head, "Miss Hale is very busy and may not have the ti."

Skylar Hughes’s expression grows slightly sour.

What does Paige Sterling an by wanting to arrange another ga with Henry Hale?

Seeing her and Henry Hale together makes Paige Sterling uncomfortable again. Is she trying to stir things up?

She would never give Paige Sterling such an opportunity!

Henry Hale is hers, and she’ll make sure Paige Sterling knows that the n in this world aren’t hers for the taking!

The card gas conclude, the party continues, and music softly plays as many head to the dance floor.

Sumr Xavier also attends today’s party and is currently chatting with Paige Sterling on the second floor.

While they talk, she suddenly gestures to the other side, "Look, at your husband, worried that I’ll eat you up, keeping an eye even when we just chat."

Paige Sterling looks over and sees Julian Hawthorne standing with another woman. While the woman seems to be talking to him, his attention is clearly here.

Paige Sterling gives Julian Hawthorne a smile, and he presses his lips together, coolly and quietly returning the smile.

This exchange, across the distance, leaves Sumr Xavier feeling quite envious, "You guys are too much! I’m still single!"

What Paige Sterling doesn’t know is that the woman in front of Julian Hawthorne isn’t just anybody.

This woman has been arranged by Helen Hale. Even if she’s now marred and disabled, so what?

She can’t have Julian Hawthorne, but she won’t let anyone else have him either. Does Paige really think that without her, they can be together?

That’s just wishful thinking. There are plenty of beautiful won in the world. If not her, there will be others.

And no man is entirely faithful. Pretending to be deeply in love with Paige Sterling, but can one truly not be tempted by a pretty woman?

Especially one willing to stay discrete, asking for nothing, allowing Julian Hawthorne to enjoy a life of luxury. How could he refuse?

While she rambles in front of Julian Hawthorne, outwardly it looks like they’re conversing, but it’s rely an illusion she’s created.

Julian Hawthorne completely ignores her, with his attention firmly on Paige Sterling.

In Julian’s eyes, she’s like a ghost.

But it doesn’t matter; she’s shaless. It doesn’t matter if she has nothing with Julian, as long as everyone thinks she does.

Especially to make Paige Sterling misunderstand...

Several misunderstandings later, and the male-female relationship often breaks apart.

Once her goal is achieved, she stops seeking attention beside Julian, shifting to Paige Sterling to create more topics and drama.

She watches Paige Sterling for ages, not far away.

Paige Sterling notices the woman’s gaze early on, admitting to herself that the woman is beautiful and bold, blatantly showing her intention to attract Julian, afraid that Paige might not know.

Paige Sterling smiles, "Miss, don’t keep looking at like that, or I’ll think you’ve fallen for ."

The woman smiles back, "You’re thinking too much, Miss Sterling. I just recalled when Mr. Hawthorne once told his criteria for a partner, which doesn’t seem like you. Yet, in the end, he chose you, which piques my curiosity."

Julian Hawthorne even shared his partner criteria with her—could the hint be more evident?

It clearly sends a ssage to Paige: the intimacy between her and Julian Hawthorne is substantial.

Paige doesn’t rise to the provocation, yet the woman doesn’t falter, approaching Paige with an overfamiliar stance.

"Both you and Mr. Hawthorne have your respective careers and must be busy. Do you even have ti to develop your relationship?"

She rambles on, "Love is sothing that fades over ti, especially when it’s not nurtured. A career-driven person like Miss Sterling—you haven’t thought about giving up your career for Mr. Hawthorne, right? Or, in Miss Sterling’s eyes, is Mr. Hawthorne not as important as your career?"

"Miss, do you live by the beach?"

"...?"

Fatty Sterling, "You sure are nosy."