This is simply an impossible task. Would Serena Sterling dare to accept it? Serena Sterling looked at Director Pace, her delicate and elegant back straightened, her bright eyes unwavering. She nodded firmly once again, "Yes, Director Pace!" Yasmine Sterling and Joan Alden were gasping, looking at Serena Sterling as if she were a monster. Although Director Pace didn’t parachuted Serena Sterling, she said nothing more, "You three, go back to your respective positions." After speaking, Director Pace coldly glanced at those taking photos with their phones and reprimanded loudly, "You, yes you, and you all, have you nothing better to do? Do you need me to invite you to my office for tea?" The onlookers had already witnessed an amazing show, and the video was uploaded online, so they all scattered quickly, disappearing without a trace. Director Pace also left. As soon as Director Pace left, Joan Alden looked at Serena Sterling angrily, "Serena Sterling, what means did you use to get into The Concordiat?" Serena Sterling glanced at Joan Alden, "Why should I tell you? Are we close?" "You!" Joan Alden was speechless. Yasmine Sterling looked Serena Sterling up and down; this time, with the nation betting, she actually won and entered The Concordiat. As for what methods she used, does one need to guess? It must have been Hayden Crawford who helped her get in. Hayden Crawford has significant influence in Bayside, and getting someone into The Concordiat is quite easy for him. No one expected that Hayden Crawford would do this for Serena Sterling. Yasmine Sterling felt a mix of envy, jealousy, and hatred, but she didn’t show it on her charming face and instead expressed concern, "Serena, our bet was just a little game. If you couldn’t get into The Concordiat, it wouldn’t matter. But now that you have, what about the test Director Pace will give you in three days? Can you pass it?" "Yes, Serena Sterling, go take a look at our Concordiat’s pharmacy and see how vast it is. Memorizing where all 12,800 herbal medicines are in three days is impossible. When the time comes, you will be packing up and leaving The Concordiat in disgrace!" Joan Alden chimed in. Yasmine Sterling smirked, "This matter has already blown up, and even the medical research institute is involved. Serena, with such a fuss, how will you handle it later?" Serena Sterling looked at the duo’s coordinated act, raising her slender eyebrows, "That’s my business, so you don’t need to worry about it. Let’s wait and see." Serena Sterling left and went to the pharmacy. "Yasmine, this Serena Sterling is really arrogant, but don’t worry, let her be for three days, then watch her make a fool of herself!" Joan Alden said. "Thank you, Joan, for always helping me. I’ll treat you to dinner when I get a chance." Joan Alden was once again charmed by Yasmine Sterling. At this moment, a melodious ringtone sounded; Yasmine Sterling received a call. It was from Erica Hawthorne. Yasmine Sterling moved to a secluded spot and answered, "Hello, Erica." Erica Hawthorne’s angry and anxious voice quickly came through, "Sister Yasmine, what exactly is going on? Serena Sterling actually got into The Concordiat, and we lost the bet. Leah Thorne’s fans and bystanders are all laughing at us for getting slapped in the face." Yasmine Sterling’s expression didn’t change, and she just said, "Serena Sterling getting into The Concordiat must have been Hayden Crawford’s doing." "Hayden Crawford? Isn’t it enough that Hayden gave Serena his Black Gold Card to use, now he even lets her enter The Concordiat? I don’t know what spell Serena Sterling put on him to have Hayden Crawford wrapped around her finger." Yasmine Sterling said nothing. Erica Hawthorne soon realized Yasmine Sterling was upset and immediately changed her tone, "Sister Yasmine, what should we do now?" Yasmine Sterling curled her red lips coldly and said, "There’s nothing we need to do. The public opinion is already growing, and numerous bystanders have joined to watch this drama. Serena Sterling may use unscrupulous means to enter The Concordiat, but she also needs to show some skills. Erica, don’t you think it would be more exciting if Serena Sterling is kicked out by Director Pace in three days?" Erica Hawthorne thought of Director Pace’s test and finally felt relieved, letting out a long sigh, "That Vanessa is really overestimating herself, so foolish. Let’s wait and watch her show!" Director Pace returned to her office as many colleagues came over and inquired, "Director Pace, what means did Serena Sterling use to get into our Concordiat?" "Yes, Director Pace, Serena Sterling’s education is only high school, and she has no medical experience. How can this be accepted?" Director Pace shared the same thoughts as these people; The Concordiat is a medical sanctum, and Serena Sterling’s joining is like a black mark on it. But Director Pace didn’t reveal anything, couldn’t reveal anything, "Everyone disperse and focus on your work. Let’s see Serena Sterling’s performance in three days, and it’s not too late to kick her out then." Everyone left, and Director Pace poured herself a glass of water. She admitted she was intentionally making things difficult for Serena Sterling because memorizing 12,800 kinds of herbs in three days is impossible. She deliberately wanted to drive Serena Sterling away. With her temperament, she wouldn’t have agreed to Serena Sterling entering The Concordiat today, but... Director Pace thought of the phone call she received last night, a call personally made from the director far away in City of Aethelgard. It was the director who insisted that Serena Sterling be brought in! Serena Sterling opened Weibo, and her followers kept soaring, from eight million to twelve million. Her trending searches remained high, and her related posts’ shares and comments even surpassed those of popular celebrities. Oh my goodness, Serena Sterling really entered The Concordiat, pictures as proof! So, didn’t our fairy Leah say somebody is going to get slapped, but isn’t the slap painful? Get full chapters from novel·fire.net Don’t get too cocky yet; after the test in three days, let’s hope someone doesn’t lose too embarrassingly! Who the heck is Serena Sterling? I want to be her fan, being her fan feels like following an intriguing, mind-bending plot with twists and drama—a masterpiece, assuredly a human gem. Serena Sterling knew the outside world was buzzing. Aside from Weibo, even the socialites in Bayside had suffered defeat, gnashing their teeth in hatred towards her and Leah Thorne. Serena Sterling put her phone in her bag and then proceeded into the pharmacy. Just then, a chubby little girl ran out, greeting her enthusiastically, "You’re Serena Sterling, right? Hello, I’m Shania." Serena Sterling looked at Shania. Shania was a plump girl with a round face and almond eyes, very likable, clearly someone without any ulterior motives. Serena Sterling smiled, "Hello, Shania." "Serena, I’ve heard all about your story and really admire you. I hope you can stay here, so I’ll help you get to know these 12,800 kinds of herbs now."
Substitute Bride: Utterly Pampered by Her Billionaire Husband - Chapter 73
Updated: Oct 28, 2025 8:12 AM
