Overbearing CEO's Contract Love
Chapter 369: College Memories

Chapter 369: College Memories

Emma Hart was genuinely confused. Why did the staff insist she dress up in a mascot costume and dance with the kids? It seemed harmless enough to her—just a bit of fun with the children.

But her nonchalant response only fueled Damien Sterling’s anger. She was, after all, the wife of the president of Sterling Group, not some ordinary woman.

"Alright, alright, I was wrong, okay? Don’t be mad," Emma Hart quickly tried to placate Damien Sterling.

It wasn’t a big deal, really. Besides, if Damien Sterling hadn’t shouted her name so loudly and pulled her off the stage, no one would have noticed that she was his wife once the game ended.

The commotion had already attracted a lot of attention, with many guests craning their necks to see what was happening backstage.

Emma Hart took off the mascot costume, revealing the clothes Lucy Allen had lent her underneath.

Damien Sterling sensed something was off and asked, "Where did you get these clothes? Where’s your dress?"

"My dress got dirty with cake at the event, so Director Allen gave me her spare clothes to change into," Emma Hart explained.

Damien Sterling glanced around, realizing that he hadn’t seen Lucy Allen all night. Where had she gone?

"Where is Lucy Allen?" Damien Sterling asked.

"She said she felt unwell and went to the restroom after lending me her clothes," Emma Hart replied, her voice trembling slightly like a frightened kitten.

Goo Lifeng gently rubbed her upper arm to comfort her, his gaze softening. This incident wasn’t entirely her fault; she was just too naive.

"Let’s go home," Damien Sterling said, calling Assistant Lee to bring the car to the hotel lobby.

Outside the hotel lobby, Emma Hart, wearing Lucy Allen’s long dress and draped in Damien Sterling’s coat, got into the purple Bugatti with his arm around her.

Behind the potted plants at the lobby entrance, a thin figure with eyes full of venomous hatred watched Emma Hart as she left.

At ten o’clock that night, a red Ferrari pulled up outside the Ingram Early Learning Center.

Lucy Allen, guided by Daniel’s teacher, walked to the student dormitory.

Daniel’s bed was by the window, through which she could clearly see his sleeping face.

"Mr. Chen, don’t worry. Daniel is a very good boy. Look, this is a picture he drew just before bed tonight. Isn’t it wonderful?" Daniel’s teacher said, handing the drawing to Lucy Allen.

Under the dim light at the stairwell, Lucy Allen took the drawing from the teacher. The picture depicted a family—herself, Daniel, and her deceased father.

"I’m sorry to trouble you so late. I brought some French pastries; please accept them. I’ll be counting on you to take care of Daniel," Lucy Allen said, respectfully handing over a delicately wrapped bag of pastries.

Daniel’s teacher graciously accepted the thoughtful gift.

On the way home, tears traced delicate lines down Lucy Allen’s face as the image of the drawing lingered in her mind.

She felt as if her chest had been pierced by a sword, a nauseating heat spreading through her body.

Originally, Daniel’s Father Was Supposed to Be Damien Sterling’s!

Little did anyone know that night would turn into a classic case of "the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind."

Inside the Sterling family mansion, the children and staff were already asleep, except for Mrs. Harris, who was waiting in the hall to open the door for them.

Bailey, the family dog, barked happily when he saw Emma Hart return home, but a weary Emma could only manage a weak smile.

Back home, Damien Sterling reprimanded Emma Hart, and after she cried herself to exhaustion, he held her in his arms until they both fell asleep.

That night, they didn’t draw the curtains, allowing the moonlight to flood their bedroom and showcase its beauty. Damien Sterling gazed at the woman in his arms and planted a deep kiss on her.

He knew tonight’s incident was orchestrated by Lucy Allen. Despite the years that had passed, she remained as venomous as ever.

Memories of college flooded Damien Sterling’s mind.

Back then, he was studying in Country A and met Lucy Allen, a year younger, through a friend.

Lucy Allen appeared to be a sweet daisy, but her ambition and ruthlessness were unparalleled, surpassing even Sophia Greenwood.

During college, Lucy Allen relentlessly pursued Damien Sterling, trying every trick to win his affection, but to no avail.

As Damien Sterling’s graduation party approached, Lucy Allen saw it as her last chance, for he was soon to return home to take over Sterling Group, while she had another year of studies left.

The party was held at Jack’s villa, and Lucy Allen resorted to the oldest trick in the book—she drugged Damien Sterling’s drink. However, she was unaware that she too had become someone else’s prey.

Jack, a native of Country A and a close friend of Damien Sterling, had always admired Lucy Allen but was ignored by her. He observed all her schemes.

To prevent his beloved from falling into Damien Sterling’s hands, Jack swapped their drinks under the pretense of a toast and then, while everyone else was celebrating, took Lucy Allen to a room and had his way with her.

Later, Lucy Allen became pregnant, and the truth about her and Jack came to light. Damien Sterling learned the whole story from Jack.

Shortly after Lucy Allen and Jack married, Jack died in a car accident.

Lucy Allen returned to City A with Daniel.

Past events should be left in the past. Dwelling on them only brings more pain.

Damien Sterling pondered whether he should have a proper talk with Lucy Allen himself or ask Logan Harrington to handle it. He didn’t want his loved ones to get hurt because of his past.

Lucy Allen returned home, carelessly kicking off her high heels onto the wooden floor. She grabbed a bottle of red wine from the dining table and lounged on the sofa.

Her phone buzzed with several photos and a message: "Ms. Allen, we’ve got the photos you wanted. Shall we continue?"

Lucy Allen transferred some money and replied with a single word: "Continue." The other party responded with an "OK" gesture.

A sinister smile curled on her lips.

Emma Hart, oh Emma Hart, unlucky you for being Damien Sterling’s wife—the wife of the man she loved most.

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