Serena Sterling guiltily glanced back at Leah Thorne, "I wasn’t thinking about anything." Leah’s eyes, like clear water, drew out a captivating softness, "Everything you think is written on your face." Serena stuttered, unable to answer anything, and finally just lowered her head and ran into the boutique to pick out a belt. "Leah, I still need to buy Grandma a gift." "Alright, what does the old lady like?" Leah nodded, "Then we’ll buy a Barbie doll, the extremely pink girly type, the old lady will definitely like it." ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel•fire.net Serena agreed, "Sounds good." The agent on the side was dumbfounded, gifting an elderly lady a Barbie doll, are they... crazy? Your beauty dictates! Serena stayed in Coralta for two more days, gradually suppressing the scandal and the situation with Lillian Sterling; she knew Gregory Sterling had stepped in. Soon she received word that Gregory Sterling and Lillian Sterling’s wedding anniversary was approaching and they were planning a celebratory party. Serena didn’t feel rushed at all. The scandal had already ruined Gregory Sterling’s reputation and pride; he probably wished he could strangle Lillian Sterling. Yet, now he not only didn’t punish Lillian Sterling but also organized a celebration party for her, which was indeed interesting. Leah handed her a file, "Serena, we found something; a significant guest will attend this wedding anniversary—Mr. Rowan, Lillian Sterling’s godfather." Serena flipped through the file in her hands, "This Mr. Rowan is a capital mogul in the entertainment industry; he played an essential role in Lillian Sterling becoming an award-winning actress. Moreover, Mr. Rowan is involved in medical imports and exports, and over the years, the most lucrative part of The Sterling Group’s medical division has been imports and exports. Lillian Sterling has hidden this trump card quite well; it had never been uncovered." "Yes, no wonder we couldn’t find any clues despite digging for so long. Mr. Rowan’s background is quite deep; he navigates both circuits, and he also has a very powerful wife with a formidable parental influence." "Given the scale of this media storm, it has already ruined Lillian Sterling’s connections in the entertainment industry. To avoid being abandoned, she can only reveal this trump card." Serena nodded. Since returning from the countryside, she had been waiting for this day, slowly destroying the foundation of Lillian Sterling, exposing her vicious nature. "Although my dad cares a lot about his reputation, he cares even more about interests. He’s not in the entertainment industry; his reputation being tarnished doesn’t matter. Anyway, he operates in the circle of wealthy merchants. Since I sabotaged the engagement between Seth Sullivan and Bella Sterling, the financial shortfall of The Sterling Group’s medical division hasn’t been resolved; my dad urgently needs capital injection now." Leah took a sip of juice, "I heard this Mrs. Rowan is skilled with a whip, particularly used to discipline women who seduce her husband. Why not find a way to invite her too?" Serena’s clear eyes sparkled, "I was thinking the same." The two hit it off, Serena set the file down and stood up, "Leah, I have to go back now, to attend this wedding anniversary. By the way, when are you returning?" Leah lazily leaned against the door frame, her tea-colored curls playfully winding around her soft and charming face in the evening breeze, "Soon." Gregory Sterling and Lillian Sterling’s wedding anniversary was held on schedule, and Bayside’s wealthy merchants and their wives still attended. Lately, Lillian Sterling had been repeatedly defeated, yet continued fighting, becoming a topic of gossip. But business people are bound by interests. Lillian Sterling was dressed for the occasion, with a delicate light makeup. She wouldn’t admit defeat; she arranged for her godfather’s arrival to exchange for this wedding anniversary, to show the world she was unharmed and invincible, to slap Serena Sterling’s face brutally. "Mrs. Alden, your outfit is lovely, where did you get it?" Lillian Sterling displayed a perfect and elegant smile as she approached to socialize. Lillian Sterling was best at socializing, given her background in the entertainment industry. Mrs. Alden and several wealthy matrons were chatting; Lillian Sterling suddenly approached, and after two courtesy sentences, Mrs. Alden quickly joined the other matrons to leave. Lillian Sterling froze in place, already sensing that these wealthy matrons were isolating her, even gossiping behind her back about the scandal. She tried desperately to cover up this scandal, using this anniversary to exhibit her vanity, but some things couldn’t be brushed aside. "Mom," at this moment, Vanessa also came over, stomping her feet in anger, "Mom, why are the girls who used to play with me now all ignoring me?" Lillian Sterling’s face turned completely cold; not only was she isolated, but Vanessa was also being ostracized by the Bayside social circle. Gregory Sterling arrived, he whispered, "Lillian, why hasn’t godfather arrived yet? The Sterling Group’s medical division urgently needs capital injection; once godfather comes, let him solve our funding issue." Lillian Sterling was already in a bad mood, now even worse; she looked at Gregory Sterling, "Only thinking of capital injection, do you ever care about your wife and daughter!" "What do you mean by that? Originally, Mr. Sullivan agreed to the capital injection, but then Bella was refused at the engagement banquet. It’s all because you mother and daughter are useless, unable to solve the funding problem and dare to upset me now. Don’t forget who cleaned up the mess online for you." Gregory Sterling snapped, flicking his sleeves. Lillian Sterling was fuming, wanting to argue back, but suddenly a clear and pleasant voice rang in her ears, "Dad, Auntie, what are you arguing about?" Lillian Sterling turned around quickly; Serena Sterling had arrived. Since the scandal occurred, Serena Sterling hadn’t shown herself, but now she appeared here, drawing everyone’s attention. Lillian Sterling’s mouth twitched, quickly smiling, "Serena, you’re here, you misunderstood; your father and I weren’t arguing." Serena walked over to Gregory Sterling’s side, looking softly and obediently at him, "Dad, let bygones be bygones, don’t blame Auntie; I’ll try to stay home less often, as long as your family harmony and happiness are preserved." After the media conference severing father-daughter ties, Serena Sterling, with her delicate charm, appeared before everyone, resembling a daughter’s affectionate obedience, smashing Gregory Sterling and Lillian Sterling’s reputation with a strong slap. President Sterling, Miss Serena was raised so well, you truly have a wonderful daughter. Gregory Sterling, who had never taught Serena Sterling a thing, stiffened, then awkwardly chuckled, "Serena, you’ve been wronged; this home is yours too, come back whenever you like. If anyone dares to trouble you again, Dad will definitely teach her a lesson." Lillian Sterling, who was "taught," felt incredibly humiliated; Serena Sterling’s appearance trampled her fiercely, how could she not hate? At this moment, someone exclaimed, "Mr. Rowan, you’re finally here!" Mr. Rowan had arrived. Lillian Sterling immediately straightened her back, strutted forward in high heels, and sweetly called, "Godfather~" as she hooked her arm around Mr. Rowan’s.