Shattered Rose He Held On Tight novel Chapter 283

Chapter 283 I’m Not That Unreasonable

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If Sterling hadn’t been there, the Lancasters and Jasper would probably have always mistreated her–ignoring her feelings and making her follow their rules, no matter what she wanted.

They would say they cared, but then hurt her over and over again.

With her strong personality, she would have never agreed to that engagement back then. But getting free wouldn’t have been simple–it would have come with a heavy price.

Regret wasn’t just words. If she had suffered, they deserved to feel some of it too.

Sterling leaned down and kissed her. “Next year, I’ll throw an even bigger birthday party for

you.

Claudia laughed and wiped the lipstick from his lips. “Honestly, I’d rather have a quiet, relaxing birthday than a huge fancy one.”

He held her hand gently. “Okay, we’ll celebrate however you like.”

Claudia laughed again.

She reached up to fix his tie. “Mr. Romero, you look really handsome today-”

Sterling’s eyes twinkled. He leaned his forehead against hers. “I have to look good to match the beautiful Ms. Lancaster, right?”

Claudia’s eyes crinkled with a smile as she kissed him lightly. “So handsome, and you talk so smoothly. You’re mine.”

Sterling wrapped his arms around her waist and kissed her back. “Yeah, I’m yours.”

And she was his, too.

With a fiancée this beautiful, he didn’t want anyone else to see her.

Luckily, he had a face she loved. At least she wouldn’t get tired of him anytime soon.

“Mmm…” She turned away to dodge his more passionate kisses. “Okay, that’s enough. My makeup is going to get ruined.”

Sterling sneaked one last quick kiss, still wanting a little more.

“Let’s go.”

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They held hands and walked over to the Romero Manor’s car.

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Romero Manor.

To lift everyone’s spirits, Donovan’s birthday party was extra lively this year. He had invited a lot of guests, which didn’t usually happen.

The big manor was filled with decorations, and the servants had been busy since early morning.

As the lights came on, guests started arriving one by one.

Watching Sterling and Claudia walk in smoothly, hand over their gift, and greet everyone politely, Donovan let out a quiet sigh of relief.

He still hadn’t fully recovered from the last time Waylon’s family had driven him to the hospital. Today, he didn’t want any more trouble.

Sterling and Claudia were the biggest sources of chaos.

He just hoped they would behave. So when Sterling introduced Claudia as his fiancée, the future Mrs. Romero, Donovan just let it slide.

What was the point of objecting? He couldn’t control Sterling, and he definitely couldn’t outsmart Claudia.

If Claudia got angry and flipped his birthday cake in front of everyone, that would be something

Seeing Donovan acting so calm and even trying to act a little doting toward her, Claudia couldn’t help but laugh. She nudged Sterling. “Why’s your grandpa being so well–behaved today?

Last time, he had been all over her, criticizing and taking Hailey’s side.

Well–behaved?

Sterling smirked.

No matter how old he got, Donovan had once been a big deal in Liberty City, someone whose power and influence still lingered, Only Claudia would describe him this way.

He held her hand and explained, “He’s just scared of losing face.”

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They say the bold fear the crazier, the crazy fear the reckless, and the reckless fear someone who has nothing to lose.

To Donovan. Claudia was that kind of reckless one who had nothing to lose. And with Sterling supporting her, she was basically unstoppable.

There were a lot of guests tonight, including many of Donovan’s old friends. He cared about his reputation the most, but Claudia didn’t care about protecting the Romeros‘ image at all.

Honestly, she was even harder to handle than Sterling.

Claudia laughed, leaning against Sterling’s arm. “Hey, I’m not that unreasonable, am I?”