Shaun Spencer: My heart is bitter, baby!
Old Mrs. Rathborne didn’t want Serena Sterling to be with her grandson Shaun Spencer. She could see they were not compatible. Now, as she looked at Zane Crawford, Old Mrs. Rathborne was well aware of the two sons of the Crawford family. Zane was like a lotus blooming in the mud, pure and elegant.
Zane Crawford had zero private life scandals and had never dated anyone before. Old Mrs. Rathborne could see that he liked Serena very much and tenderly cherished and loved her. So, like choosing a grandson-in-law, she gave Zane a careful look and then nodded in satisfaction.
Mr. Sterling and Iris Blue were also very satisfied with Zane Crawford. Among the young gentlen of Aethelgard, Zane was exceptionally talented and strikingly handso, making him a perfect match for Serena Sterling.
This jade thumb ring was sothing Seraphina Linden always wore, and Mr. Sterling and Iris Blue recognized it imdiately as belonging to the young lady back in those days. Indeed, the young lady personally arranged a marriage for little Miss Serena, and they did not expect her to be promised to the Crawford family’s second son.
Zane Crawford is the youngest scholar in City of Aethelgard, a master with a golden scalpel, and Serena Sterling also studied dicine with excellent skills in traditional Chinese dicine. These two walking together are truly a match made in heaven.
Mr. Sterling and Iris Blue were very satisfied with this son-in-law. Mr. Sterling imdiately waved his hand and loudly announced, "Dear guests, our Sterling family indeed has a marriage agreent with the Crawford family. Thus, my Serena is the fiancée of the second son of the Crawford family, who is also our family’s new son-in-law. Since everyone is here, bear witness, and after so days, we’ll pick a good day for Serena and Zane to get married!"
Everyone, "..."
What are they here for, to witness the arrival of the Sterling family’s new son-in-law?
Wasn’t it said that Serena had been played by those n in black and no one wanted her? Whoever said that, they want to slap that person’s face hard!
The rumors collapsed naturally. Serena Sterling must be innocent, or else why would she be so sought after, with the Rathborne, Crawford, and Burke families offering support?
Now, whether Serena agrees to beco the granddaughter of the Rathborne matriarch is another story, but at least she is the fiancée of the second son of the Crawford family.
The socialites of Aethelgard: No, this must be a nightmare!
They took out their phones and sent a video clip to Anabelle Rathborne again.
Anabelle Rathborne was still with Pearl Nightingale. Anabelle first saw the video clip, her pupils shrinking, "Does Cousin Shaun know what he’s doing? Is he crazy?"
"What’s going on?" Pearl Nightingale also opened Shaun Spencer’s video, instantly cursed, "Shaun Spencer actually brought eight boxes of gold and jewels to propose to Serena Sterling? Is he blind?"
Shaun Spencer, Anabelle Rathborne, and Pearl Nightingale were relatives, but Shaun didn’t hang out with them. Now both Anabelle and Pearl thought Shaun had lost his mind.
Everyone had agreed that not a single noble young man from Aethelgard would attend the Sterling family’s birthday banquet!
"There’s another video below." Anabelle clicked on the next video.
Soon, Anabelle’s eyes widened. She looked at Pearl in horror.
Pearl was still clueless about what had happened, "Anabelle, what did you see? Why do you have that expression?"
"Pearl, I’ve got bad news. Zane Crawford also went to the Sterling family’s birthday banquet, and... Serena Sterling is Zane Crawford’s fiancée!"
What?
Pearl Nightingale gasped; she snatched the phone for a look and imdiately saw Zane gently pull Serena into his arms in the video.
Zane Crawford attended the Sterling family’s birthday banquet!
Serena Sterling is Zane Crawford’s fiancée!
How is that possible?
Anabelle looked at Pearl, "I heard from Aunt Lucy long ago that the second son of the Crawford family had a betrothal since childhood. Aunt Lucy ntioned that Zane found his fiancée and was waiting to pick an auspicious day to marry. At that ti, I wondered what kind of fiancée could earn Aunt Lucy’s admiration. I never imagined his fiancée would be Serena Sterling from the Sterling family?!"
Pearl Nightingale also knew Zane was engaged, but this fiancée had been missing for many years. She thought the person was long gone.
Who knew this fiancée would suddenly show up, and it was the one she hated most, Serena Sterling!
Pearl tightened her fists, malice flashing in her eyes, "Why Serena Sterling? What right does she have? I’ve loved Zane Crawford for so many years; Zane Crawford is mine!"
Pearl, who was initially looking down on Serena and laughing, now felt like she was plunged into a cold abyss as today’s developnts had completely deviated from her expectations.
Anabelle’s expression was also unpleasant. They were waiting for Serena to beco a laughingstock throughout Aethelgard, but instead, they were slapped hard in the face.
They truly didn’t understand what charm Serena Sterling possessed that could provoke the admiration of the three prestigious families of Rathborne, Crawford, and Burke, making these outstanding young n fall for her.
"Pearl, don’t be angry. Let’s co up with a good plan to deal with Serena Sterling and drive her out of City of Aethelgard!" Anabelle declared angrily.
...
The Sterling family.
The guests who initially pointed fingers at Serena, wishing to stay far away, changed their expressions, and everyone warmly praised,
Mr. Sterling, you’ve truly raised a remarkable daughter!
I see that Miss Serena is stunningly beautiful, and she and the second son of the Crawford family are truly a match made in heaven, a perfect couple.
Mr. Sterling waved his hand with a smile, looking exceedingly proud. His fiftieth birthday was even more perfect than he imagined, "The feast is about to begin. Please take your seats. I’ll ask the kitchen to prepare more dishes and so fine wine. Tonight, we drink to our hearts’ content!"
The guests dispersed and began to take their seats.
Serena was still in shock, unable to recover. She tightly clutched her mother’s jade thumb ring, unable to accept that she was Zane Crawford’s fiancée.
She rembered Hayden Crawford telling her that story. It turns out, the daughter of the old friend was her, and her mother and Hayden’s mother, Isabelle Willow, were the best of friends.
She was now Zane Crawford’s fiancée.
At this mont, Zane released her. Serena’s bright eyes fell on his handso face as she hesitated to speak, "Zane Crawford, what’s between us is too sudden. You also know my past, with and Hayden..."
"Serena," Zane held her tender shoulders, interrupting her, "Serena, I know this is sudden for you, but our engagent is real. I couldn’t be part of your past, but I want your present and future. Let’s put the past behind us, and I will wholeheartedly love and cherish you, give you happiness, Serena, I like you."
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