Ethan understood her smile and imdiately responded, "Serena, no matter how beautiful she is, it’s none of my business."
Moreover, Miss Sterling is not as beautiful as Serena. She only creates a stunningly perfect effect because of The Sterling Family’s background. She used Serena as a stepping stone, and without the background and status, Miss Sterling is nowhere near Serena.
"None of your business!"
Carter Lockwood also mocked, "It’s obvious she’s aiming at you."
The third move of Miss Sterling’s entrance was Renee Grant announcing her identity out loud, deliberately praising her as if she were heavenly, saying that any man who married her would be very lucky.
Isn’t it obvious? They want Ethan to marry Miss Sterling.
Now, Renee Grant holds Miss Sterling’s hand intimately, introducing her to Solaria’s circle of noblewon, clearly treating her as one of their own.
The Grant Family and Renee’s intentions are now crystal clear—most of the guests understood it, including Anna Morgan.
"Does Renee want Ethan to marry Miss Sterling?"
Anna, though a step behind, bluntly stated the truth.
This banquet is for Mr. Sterling to et and greet with Solaria’s high society, likely to expand The Sterling Family’s influence here, but one thing is clear: they want everyone to notice their daughter.
And this favor is provided by Serena Sullivan.
"By tomorrow, Miss Sterling and I will be worlds apart."
Serena sneered, raising her head to look at Mr. Sterling conversing with the guests, feeling a tinge of pain in her heart.
Even though she knew she shouldn’t attend The Sterling Family’s banquet, she accepted Mr. Sterling’s invitation because she likes him.
This affection is respect and reliance, an irrational liking.
But now, they called her here just to use her as a stepping stone for their daughter, and they even want her man!
She truly did not realize she hated herself so much.
"No way."
Seeing Serena’s mood plumt, Ethan imdiately comforted her.
The Sterling Family’s plan is subtle and clever but truly formidable. With Renee openly praising Miss Sterling, it really might end up as Serena said, that Miss Sterling will beco the most perfect person in everyone’s mind.
And then...
The Grant Family and even the entire high society, upon seeing Serena, will say behind her back that she’s not worthy of him.
Over ti, even Serena, who doesn’t care, will feel a thorn in her heart, until her legs are fully healed, this thorn will keep piercing her heart.
At so point, unable to bear the ntal pressure, Serena might leave.
Thinking of this, Ethan’s eyes darkened.
The Sterling Family, what a calculation!
To salvage the situation, he had to make himself a useless person!
Only a useless person matches with a useless person to avoid any psychological burden on Serena.
With this thought, Ethan looked at Renee, fawning over Miss Sterling, her smile like a blossoming flower, which only made the coldness in Ethan’s eyes deepen.
Serena felt affected and didn’t want to stay at the party any longer.
She felt terrible, having been manipulated by Mr. Sterling.
"Just wait a bit!" Ethan didn’t let Serena leave, "I’ll show you a play later."
He insisted, not letting Serena leave.
Carter Lockwood, seeing the coldness in Ethan’s eyes, was a bit worried he might act recklessly.
"Ethan, The Sterling Family is the top family in the Imperial Capital."
"The top!"
Ethan sneered, "Since they are the top family, then I truly am not worthy of their daughter!"
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