These relatives are just people who go where the wind blows. Initially, they were cozying up to Caroline Sloan and her family, but seeing the situation take a turn, they, being uncouth, immediately stepped on Caroline and her family, cursing them to their faces. Mr. and Mrs. Sloan’s faces were as dark as they could be. They understood the situation now; the big city had no place for them. They had to return to the mountains, if they could even go back. "Listen to me, hey, don’t go!" Mr. and Mrs. Sloan tried to hold back these relatives, but they just flung their sleeves and left abruptly. The lively birthday party quickly turned into a deserted affair. Mr. and Mrs. Sloan were so angry that their hearts felt like they were about to burst. Mr. Sloan immediately looked at Caroline, saying nothing, but raised his hand and slapped her hard across the face. Caroline’s whole face was knocked sideways, and a bright red handprint instantly appeared. "Caroline, look at what you’ve done, you fool! Couldn’t even hold onto a man and lost Hugo Woods. Tell me how we’re supposed to end this now. We don’t have that much money; you have to pay for us!" Mr. Sloan cursed angrily. Mrs. Sloan was also extremely angry, placing her hands on her hips, "I see you’re just a worthless girl, can’t even do something as simple as serving a man right." Mrs. Sloan was mad. She raised her hand wanting to grab Caroline’s hair, venting all her fury onto her. But Mrs. Sloan didn’t succeed because Caroline’s hand reached out, seized her arm, and gently twisted. Crack! Mrs. Sloan’s arm was instantly broken. Mrs. Sloan screamed, the sudden pain turning her face pale. Mr. Sloan was startled, quickly looking at Caroline, only to see her head raised. She tore apart that delicate and pitiful image, now looking at them with cold and malicious eyes. Mr. and Mrs. Sloan felt like they were entangled by a venomous snake, a feeling of suffocation. They looked at Caroline in horror, momentarily forgetting to react. At this moment, Caroline reached out, pushing Mrs. Sloan backward, who fell onto Mr. Sloan, the couple tumbling onto the carpet. Caroline looked down at them, her eyes like poisoned venom. She stepped forward, closing in on them. Mr. and Mrs. Sloan felt Caroline was like a different person, not their daughter at all. How terrifying. This Caroline was indeed not the real Caroline. She was the Merfolk Clan princess. The real Caroline had died long ago. Years ago, Westria gave birth to the blood of innocence for the first time in a century. The Merfolk Clan’s forces had already infiltrated, following the trail to City of Aethelgard, where they found Isabelle Willow. At that time, the Merfolk Clan intended to make Isabelle Willow disappear directly. They wanted to control Westria, and Consort Willow had already held Titus Ashworth firmly. The emergence of the blood of innocence would only threaten their interests. Better to eliminate any threat thoroughly. But back then, Isabelle Willow had already met Jude Crawford, preparing to marry into the prominent Crawford family in Aethelgard as Mrs. Crawford. Jude Crawford, esteemed as a business emperor of his era, with powerful and fierce tactics, flipped situations with ease, and the Merfolk Clan dared not act recklessly, only waiting and watching for an opportunity. Latterly, the Merfolk Clan traced to Chase Sullivan, marking the first breakthrough. The Merfolk Clan sold Chase Sullivan and Isabelle Willow’s childhood friendship to Zelda Willow, and Zelda fully boarded their ship. The only thing the Merfolk Clan didn’t anticipate was Jude Crawford’s deep affection for Isabelle Willow. No matter the hardships and challenges, he could never let go of her, keeping her firmly by his side, hindering the Merfolk Clan. Caroline, as the princess of the Merfolk Clan, had the greatest mission to infiltrate near the blood of innocence, so she was early on. She set her sights on Iris Crawford, switching her identity to that of a mountain girl, Caroline Sloan, gaining Iris’s affection. That night on Iris’s birthday, she was brought into the Crawford family. It was her first and only time near Jude Crawford and Isabelle Willow. She used the enchanted bell to orchestrate it all. Soon, Isabelle Willow was pregnant, gave birth to her eldest son, Hayden Crawford, the true identity of the blood of innocence. The Merfolk Clan couldn’t prevent this day from coming. Caroline didn’t want Hayden Crawford to exist in this world, so she orchestrated two assassination attempts. During the first, Hayden went to Bayside, fainted in the icy snow, and met Serena Sterling. On that snowy night, Serena Sterling gave Hayden a softness and warmth he could never forget, along with unwavering strength. During the second attempt, Hayden went onto a train. Years had passed, and as time flew by, on that train, Hayden reunited with the now grown Serena Sterling. On that train, Serena Sterling, with a raised eyebrow, rebuked, "Insolence, I’m the bride of Orchid Court," formally started their story with Hayden. It seemed everything was orchestrated by fate. Hayden and Serena were destined, tightly bound by the red string of love by the moon gods, truly connecting from miles away. Although the Merfolk Clan orchestrated all this, those involved, Jude Crawford, Isabelle Willow, along with the growing Hayden, were no ordinary people. The course of events often escaped their control. Latterly, Serena returned from Alani, directly pulling out the string attached to Consort Willow. Caroline had to switch tactics, impersonating Serena to get close to Hayden, wanting to claim him for herself. But today, everything spiraled out of control again. Hayden’s affection for Serena was unyielding; she simply couldn’t take advantage of any vulnerabilities. Now, Mr. Sloan even slapped her. She, the Merfolk Clan princess, was slapped by such insignificant people, she almost harbored thoughts of killing this couple. "You... Stay away from us, what do you want, Ca... Caroline, we are your parents..." Mr. and Mrs. Sloan kept retreating on the ground, wanting to stay far away from the frightening Caroline. In Caroline’s eyes, murderous intent surged, just as she thought of acting, the manager of Port Sterling suddenly walked in, "Pay up quickly. Have you decided who’s settling the bill?" With someone coming, Caroline quickly concealed her sinister intent, turning back into the delicate, pitiful demeanor. Thɪs chapter is updated by novel·fire·net Seeing Caroline change so fast stunned Mr. and Mrs. Sloan. Was she... a chameleon? Transforming this quickly? They hadn’t reached such a level! "You, you spent the money. Come over and pay!" Port Sterling’s manager pointed at Mr. and Mrs. Sloan. Mr. and Mrs. Sloan trembled in fear, no, don’t come over, no, we don’t have money! But several black-clad guards came over and directly dragged the couple away. Mr. and Mrs. Sloan didn’t know where they were being dragged to, endlessly pleading, "Manager, please spare us, we’re begging you." Port Sterling’s manager walked ahead, "I’m not the one you should be begging; someone wants to see you." At this point, the manager of Port Sterling pushed open a room door, and Mr. and Mrs. Sloan were pushed inside. They looked up, only to see a breathtaking, flawless figure standing against the floor-to-ceiling window.