Serena Sterling used this incident to publicly expose his lecherous desire, truly a one-time solution to eliminate future troubles. Now all eyes are watching, and Kyle Ashworth doesn’t dare to make another move, completely destroying Titus Ashworth’s plans to marry Serena Sterling off to him. Tonight’s plan not only failed but ended in disastrous defeat. Serena Sterling won the first battle. Kyle Ashworth realized Serena Sterling’s tactics; this Princess of Alani is no ordinary person. At this point, Rosalind Newman could not bear the humiliation anymore. She wrapped her coat tightly around herself and ran away, eyes red. "Miss!" The maid quickly chased after her. Kyle Ashworth was already feeling a bit of a headache; tonight, he not only missed out on the lamb but also got covered in a mess. This Rosalind Newman is the only daughter of his right-hand man, Kaleb Newman. How is he supposed to handle this mess? "Get out of my way!" Kyle Ashworth shouted in a bad mood, then swaggered out. The authoritative officials looked at Kyle Ashworth’s arrogant figure, shook their heads in disappointment, and followed him out. Everyone dispersed, and Melody Ashworth saw everything clearly. In this battle, her brother Kyle Ashworth completely lost the people’s support. Melody Ashworth looked at Serena Sterling, her usual silly smile gone, with icy eyes staring at Serena Sterling. Axel Ashworth whispered, "Serena, I’ll wait for you outside." "Alright." Serena Sterling nodded. Axel Ashworth walked out. Now only Serena Sterling and Melody Ashworth were left in the room. Melody Ashworth sneered, "Serena Sterling, you’ve really opened my eyes today." Serena Sterling lifted her small hand, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, and smiled, "Princess Melody, you flatter me, but tonight is just the beginning." This battle had silently begun. Melody Ashworth stepped forward and approached Serena Sterling, "Serena Sterling, you just want to marry Axel Ashworth and become the Queen of Nine Peaks, so you’re really giving up Hayden Crawford? If you don’t want him, I’ll take him." Serena Sterling looked into Melody Ashworth’s provocative eyes, "Then why haven’t you managed to get Hayden Crawford in these three years? Even when I wasn’t around, you couldn’t win him over, and now that I’m here, where does your confidence come from to boast in front of me?" "You!" Melody Ashworth was so angry her mouth twisted. Serena Sterling chuckled softly, "Hayden Crawford is quite charming, isn’t he? Handsomeness, wealth, power, status—all accumulated on him. In tailored suits, he’s the epitome of restraint, with a sexual allure reaching its peak at the age of 32 that makes people blush. You like him, and for three years you’ve been mimicking my style and mannerisms, trying to exploit a gap." "But do you truly understand Hayden Crawford? A man like him, deep, reserved, and powerful, no one can fathom what he’s truly thinking. Over these three years, the more you did, the more you exposed yourself before him. You believe you disguised yourself adorably, emulating everything he likes, but he saw through it all, looking at your clumsy performance and disguise like a clown on stage." "You’re pleased with the little kindness he shows you, not knowing that among the variety of women around him these past years, none touched him—not because you couldn’t play the game, but because you don’t even qualify in his mind. After all, those who pretend to act cute are far more genuine than your pathetic, laughable foolishness." "That’s right, Melody Ashworth, in Hayden Crawford’s eyes, that’s exactly who you’ve always been." Thɪs chapter is updated by NoveI~Fire.net Melody Ashworth’s face turned pale, shocked by Serena Sterling’s words. No, she refused to believe what Serena Sterling said. Surely there was some affection for her in Hayden Crawford’s heart, otherwise, he wouldn’t treat her differently! "Serena Sterling, stop talking nonsense; I won’t believe you." Serena Sterling leaned in closer to Melody Ashworth, her bright eyes turning sharp, "If you want to deceive yourself, that’s fine. As long as you’re happy." With that, Serena Sterling left. Serena Sterling left the palace and met Axel Ashworth outside, who had been waiting for her. "Princess of Alani, is this your welcoming gift to me?" Axel Ashworth smiled. Serena Sterling nodded, "Exactly." "My father is already furious inside. This is probably the first time Consort Willow’s family has suffered such a setback. Although it feels good, have you considered that Kaleb Newman is excessively loyal? To resolve this issue, my father and Kaleb will likely marry Rosalind Newman to Kyle Ashworth, further strengthening his power with the Imperial Guard under his control." Serena Sterling stood under the eaves, looking at the distant green mountains, and suddenly said, "What do you think about making Kaleb Newman loyal to you?" Axel Ashworth paused. Serena Sterling slowly curved her red lips into a smile, "If Kaleb Newman pledges loyalty to you, it would be like cutting off one of Kyle Ashworth’s arms, and the Imperial Guard would face internal conflict, with at least half of the forces coming under your control. What do you think, King of Nine Peaks?" Axel Ashworth slowly narrowed his dark eyes, staring at Serena Sterling, "Kaleb Newman is excessively loyal, his mindset deeply ingrained. Turning loyal to me would mean betraying the royal family. Would he agree?" "What do you think my gift to you was? My gift is Kaleb Newman." With that, Serena Sterling nodded slightly and walked away. "Master," at this moment, Axel Ashworth’s close aide whispered, "can this Princess of Alani truly handle Kaleb Newman?" Axel Ashworth looked up at Serena Sterling walking into the distance. She wore a black cape over her white gauzy dress, her slender figure melting into the distant night. A black luxury minivan awaited in the distance. The Alani lady-in-waiting by Serena Sterling’s side, Cherie, respectfully opened the back door. Serena Sterling got in, and the minivan sped away. Axel Ashworth watched Serena Sterling’s charm unfold within her calm composure and slowly said, "Do you remember that wandering monk from years ago?" The aide nodded, "Of course, I remember. When you were born, the sky was filled with red clouds, and that wandering monk pointed to the brightest star in the sky, saying that the Emperor Star had appeared, destined to rule the earth one day." Axel Ashworth continued, "You all don’t know that the monk said another sentence back then." "The monk pointed to a dazzling star and said, ’Alani will have a woman of unrivaled beauty, the Empress Star appearing simultaneously, heralding an era of dual rulers.’" The aide was shocked. Alani’s woman, could it refer to... Serena Sterling?! Titus Ashworth threw a tantrum; he smashed many things and scolded Kyle Ashworth harshly, "How did I end up with such a useless son who can’t even handle Serena Sterling? Now look, your scheme against the Princess of Alani not only failed but led to scandalous rumors involving the Warren family’s heiress, Rosalind Newman, spreading across town. It’s been printed and circulated as various versions of salacious stories. The royal family’s face has been completely lost by you!"