Ever since they learned Serena had become Mrs. Crawford, Gregory and Lillian Sterling had been sulking for a while. Now that Yasmine Sterling’s Golden Needle acupoint sealing had exploded in fame, it was like these two had been resurrected and jumped back into action. Shania didn’t like these two people at all, so she immediately spoke out bluntly, "Uncle Gregory, Aunt Lillian, I think you’re like weasels wishing chickens a Happy New Year with no good intentions. Today is Yasmine Sterling’s day of recognition, you should just go find her. What’s the point of dragging Serena to a TV interview? Do you want to seize the chance to humiliate Serena? I think you’re going too far!" Lillian sneered triumphantly, "Young lady, watch your words. Today’s TV interview is livestreamed worldwide. We kindly invited Serena to show her face, after all, Serena has just returned from the countryside and probably hasn’t been interviewed by a TV station or had a chance to enjoy this honor, right? So don’t refuse a face-saving gesture." Shania gave Lillian a cold glance and then tugged on Serena’s sleeve, "Serena, let’s not listen to her nonsense, we’re not going!" Having been insulted, Lillian’s face changed, "You!" Serena gave Shania a comforting look, then shifted her bright eyes to Lillian’s face, curling her lips, "You’re really inviting me to go?" "Of course, Serena, are you afraid to go?" Lillian was determined to get Serena to go, as per Yasmine’s plan, even if she had to resort to provocation. Gregory was in a great mood today. His most proud and beloved daughter, Yasmine Sterling, hadn’t disappointed him and had quickly turned the tables. The Golden Needle technique is an ancient acupuncture method. Gregory had practiced medicine all his life yet hadn’t mastered Golden Needle, let alone the legendary Golden Needle acupoint sealing. With Yasmine’s medical skills so advanced, surely she has talent and a bright future? Gregory made the final decision, "Serena, you should just come along with us for the interview now." "Alright," Serena agreed straightforwardly, "I’ll go with you, but don’t regret it." Seeing Serena’s meaningful expression, Lillian scoffed disdainfully, a waste returned from the countryside, who knows what method she used to wrap Hayden Crawford around her finger, does she think she can ascend the heavens? Her daughter is Yasmine Sterling; she didn’t believe Serena could pull any tricks during the TV interview! "Serena, I’m afraid they’ll bully you, I’ll go with you," Shania couldn’t dissuade Serena and decided to accompany her. Serena nodded, "Alright, come along, enjoy the show for free." Serena and Shania arrived at the awards ceremony. First, they held the awards ceremony before conducting the TV interview in the studio, with a massive lineup, all livestreamed online. Serena immediately saw Yasmine Sterling in the center of the crowd. Today Yasmine was the star, with her exquisite nude makeup and a pink dress, elegant and delicate. Everyone gathered around her eagerly wanting an interview, envy and admiration had already enveloped her. At this moment, Yasmine saw Serena. She immediately lifted her skirt and walked over, like a proud little peacock, full of uncontainable excitement and boasting, "Serena, you’re here? I had mom and dad call for you, I thought you wouldn’t come for the TV interview." Serena curled her red lips, "Yasmine, you’ve invited me so sincerely, I certainly won’t disappoint you." Yasmine snorted inwardly, just wait to embarrass yourself during the interview, it’s a live broadcast, with millions watching online. Yasmine took a glance at Serena’s face maliciously, "Serena, are you alright? I saw Mr. Crawford at the research institute last night, it looked like you two were arguing." Mr. Crawford surely had foresight, this Yasmine was here first thing in the morning waiting to see her joke. Serena playfully blinked her long lashes, "Yasmine, it was you who texted Mr. Crawford, right? Mr. Crawford showed me his phone. You really got me into trouble, Mr. Crawford got so jealous, when we got back, he gave me quite a... ’punishment’!" Yasmine froze instantly, then saw the hickey on Serena’s neck. Although Serena tried to cover it with a semi-turtleneck, Yasmine’s sharp eyes spotted it. With the hickey left by Hayden Crawford and Serena’s last words, "gave me quite a punishment," Yasmine’s mind was flooded with inappropriate images. Yasmine’s face turned green with rage. She had hoped that a cuckolded Hayden would go home and chastise Serena, but she hadn’t expected Hayden to do it in bed. Moreover, Hayden even showed the texts she sent to Serena! Yasmine’s eyes glinted with malice, Serena, don’t celebrate too soon. I know all about you and Zane Crawford, just you wait! At this time, Piper Pace in the front called out, "Yasmine, the awards ceremony is starting, hurry to the podium." Yasmine quickly put on a charming smile, "Serena, Shania, I’m about to go on stage, sorry, I didn’t know you were coming, so I didn’t save you any seats, I’ll have to trouble you to stand and watch." With that, Yasmine elegantly lifted her skirt and went on stage. The awards ceremony officially began. The media reporters below surged forward like they were on adrenaline, at this moment someone bumped into Serena, "Oh, isn’t this Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Crawford, sorry." That person then turned and whispered with a colleague, "Do you know who I bumped into just now, Serena Sterling." "How does she have the nerve to come, a country bumpkin, a medical failure, she actually showed up at Yasmine Sterling, the genius girl’s, awards ceremony. Doesn’t she feel embarrassed? I’m embarrassed for her." "A real heiress is a real heiress. Yasmine Sterling is amazing, Golden Needle acupoint sealing has taken the entire medical field by storm, while Serena Sterling, a sparrow can’t become a phoenix." People around were pointing and looking at Serena with disdain, contempt, sympathy, all waiting for her to make a fool of herself. Soon, she was pushed to the corner at the back. Shania was nearly furious, "Why do these people have such filthy mouths, I..." Serena didn’t mind at all and grabbed Shania, "Shania, don’t get worked up." Shania looked towards Yasmine on stage, Yasmine was sitting next to Director Pace, enjoying all the media spotlights and glory. Even Gregory and Lillian sat at the VIP seats. "Serena, with my explosive temper, I truly want to tear that green tea witch Yasmine apart!" Serena’s bright eyes overflowed with a smile, "Shania, no need for you to handle this, I got it!"
Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband - Chapter 157
Updated: Oct 28, 2025 8:16 AM
