This seems... to be the Sterling family, right? Summer looked at Old Mrs. Rathborne who had stepped forward, and his lips twitched. Old Mrs. Rathborne has been the head lady of the Crawford family for many years, and now her aura is fiercely intimidating. The subordinate being reprimanded almost collapsed from fright. At this moment, a handsome and charming figure appeared, "Don’t frighten him, Grandma, it’s me!" Everyone looked up, and it was Young Master Burke, Shaun Spencer, the daring and fearless Crown Prince of Aethelgard. He actually showed up! Old Mrs. Rathborne looked at Shaun Spencer with an unwelcoming expression, truly treating this place as his own, "Why are you here?" "Grandma, of course I’m here for..." Shaun Spencer’s flirtatious eyes landed on Serena Sterling’s exquisite face, "...Serena!" The Crown Prince is notorious for changing women as frequently as changing clothes. Summer and Iris quickly pulled Serena behind them, "Young Master Burke, my Serena hasn’t offended you, has she?" "Of course not, I’m here to marry Serena Sterling!" Shaun Spencer wants to marry Serena? Everyone was shocked by this bombshell. After Old Mrs. Rathborne wanted to recognize Serena as her granddaughter, Shaun Spencer made a grand entrance intending to take Serena as his wife! At this moment, Shaun Spencer clapped his hands mysteriously, and soon many servants came out, carrying one box after another. Everyone was very curious, "Young Master Burke, what’s in these boxes?" Shaun Spencer opened the boxes, "This box contains gold, this box contains pearls and gemstones, and this box contains silk and satin..." Box after box was opened, filled with valuables, dazzling everyone with so much wealth! Shaun Spencer came up to Serena Sterling, curling his thin lips into a charming smile, "Serena, these are my betrothal gifts, I want to marry you!" 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At this time, a subordinate rushed over, "Madam, sir, bad news, outside... someone else has come again!" What, someone else is here? Everyone was overwhelmed by one surprise after another tonight and couldn’t imagine who else could be here. Before Old Mrs. Rathborne and Summer could speak, a cool voice reached their ears, "Young Master Burke, Serena can’t marry you. Don’t pursue her anymore because she’s my fiancée!" Everyone looked up, truly shocked to the point of forgetting to breathe, Zane Crawford was here! Tonight was Summer’s fiftieth birthday, and three of the four great families of Aethelgard had arrived, the Rathborne, Crawford, and Burke families! This time it was Zane Crawford! Zane Crawford had just gotten off the plane. Tonight, he wore a white thin sweater under a black coat, appearing tall, handsome, and gracefully aloof. As the second young master of the Crawford family, he became famous at a young age, known throughout Aethelgard, and was always the most desired noble young man for the noble ladies of Aethelgard. Yet he never glanced at those girls, known for his extremely discerning eyes. So, what is he doing here? Noble ladies of Aethelgard, Ah, it’s Zane Crawford, how handsome! Why is Zane Crawford here? Don’t tell me it’s also for Serena Sterling? Tonight, what am I witnessing? Clearly, it was supposed to be a joke about Serena Sterling, but Old Mrs. Rathborne wants to recognize Serena as her granddaughter, Shaun Spencer wants to marry her with an extravagant dowry, and now Zane Crawford joins the fight for Serena’s affection. This is clearly Serena Sterling’s moment. Serena, let go of Zane Crawford, let me take over! Seeing Zane Crawford, warmth flowed in Serena’s bright eyes. She stepped forward, curling her red lips, "Zane, did you finish your work and return?" Zane Crawford’s cool black eyes fell on Serena’s soft face, and he nodded slightly, "Yes, it’s all done. Serena, there’s something I need to tell you, we’re engaged, you’re my fiancée." Serena’s clear eyes shrank sharply. How could she be Zane Crawford’s fiancée? At this moment, Summer stepped forward, "Second Young Master Crawford, you say Serena is your fiancée, do you have any proof?" Zane Crawford pulled something from his pocket, a jade thumb ring on a red string, "Master Summer, this is the betrothal token from back then." Summer quickly took the jade thumb ring and examined it with Iris. Iris’s eyes quickly reddened, "Yes, this is... this is from the Sterling Family!" Iris handed the jade thumb ring to Serena, "Serena, this is for you." Serena looked at Iris’s reddened eyes, and nodded at her. Serena’s long lashes fluttered, then she extended her soft white hand and accepted the jade thumb ring. The jade thumb ring, entirely emerald, was not only invaluable but seemed to symbolize some kind of status. Holding it in her hand, Serena’s fingers curled slightly. Is this... Mommy’s thing? The jade thumb ring seemed to still carry her mommy’s warmth, as if it had always been on her hand, and Serena’s fair eyes quickly filled with a layer of crystal-clear tears. Zane Crawford stepped forward, gently wrapping Serena in his arms in front of everyone. His thin lips touched her hair as he softly whispered, "Serena, sorry for being late." Everyone was stunned, Serena is really Zane Crawford’s fiancée? Noble ladies, let go, ah, I don’t care, I won’t listen, let go! Seeing Zane Crawford embrace Serena, Shaun Spencer immediately rushed forward, "Zane Crawford, let her go right now!" At that moment, Old Mrs. Rathborne gave him a glance, "Shut up!" Silenced Shaun Spencer, "..."