Chapter 474: Discussing Seraphina’s Marriage (6)

Chapter 474: Chapter 474: Discussing Seraphina’s Marriage (6)

"You’re mistaken. I’m not magnanimous at all. In fact, I’m quite petty. If these two don’t give me a sincere, heartfelt apology today, this matter won’t be over!" How could Seraphina Sterling possibly let Justin Hale off the hook so easily? ’On one side, you have your elders. On the other, the relationship between the Sterling and Hale families. Let’s see just how you’re going to resolve this dilemma!’

’Well... this Miss Sterling is certainly one of a kind. Most people hope to be praised and complimented, to cultivate a good reputation. But here she is, openly admitting she’s petty! Looks like this won’t be resolved amicably today. Still, you can’t really blame Miss Sterling. Jacinta Hale and her mother simply went too far. Even a girl from an ordinary family wouldn’t easily forgive such a humiliating insult, let alone a young lady from the Sterling Family.’

’At a banquet like this, she’s representing not just herself, but the entire Sterling Family! If a Sterling is insulted like this and they just act like nothing happened, that’s not being magnanimous—it’s being a spineless pushover! How could the Sterling Family have any face left in the elite circles of Aethelgard? How could The Sterling Group maintain its standing in the business world? Would it mean anyone could feel free to step on the Sterlings, knowing they’re "magnanimous" and will just forgive and forget?’

"Impossible! I don’t believe she’s Miss Sterling! Brother, you’re lying to me! We’re classmates at Aethelgard University. We’re not just in the same college, we’re in the same major, even the same dorm room! Practically the entire college knows she got in from some poor, remote little town! And on campus, she doesn’t own a single expensive thing! She couldn’t even come up with the money for club activities! She’s a country bumpkin, through and through! How could someone like that possibly be the grand young lady of the Sterling Family! How could she be a wealthy heiress!"

Shelby Fenton simply could not accept this fact. She had heard about Seraphina Sterling’s identity last time at Apex Antique Collections, but she had never believed it. It wasn’t that she was deceiving herself, but that so many facts were laid out right in front of her, making it impossible to believe Seraphina Sterling was from a prestigious family. This was a far cry from the image of a wealthy heiress she had in her mind!

"Shut up!" Justin Hale shot Shelby Fenton a glare, his sharp rebuke making her flinch.

’Aethelgard University? So Miss Sterling is a top student, too! To think she was able to get into Apex Premier Academy! Mr. Sterling is so blessed!’ The crowd’s gaze unknowingly shifted to rest on Seraphina Sterling.

"While everything you said is true, I’m afraid, Shelby Fenton, that I am indeed a daughter of the Sterling Family. No matter how unbelievable you find it, you can’t change that fact." Seraphina Sterling offered her a faint, unsparing smile that made Shelby Fenton so angry she could have coughed up blood.

"Seraphina, is this the kind of life you’ve been living at school? Every time we talk on the phone, don’t you always say you’re doing fine? This is your idea of ’doing fine’?" Walter Sterling, having heard the argument, made his way over, leaning on his cane. Seraphina Sterling quickly went to his side and supported his arm. She explained softly, "Grandpa, I really am doing fine."

"Hmph! You’re being bullied like this, and you still say you’re doing fine!" Walter Sterling was still upset. ’My granddaughter, a young lady of the Sterling Family, living so frugally that she can’t even afford to pay for activities? How is that ’doing fine’?!’

Seraphina Sterling smiled. She knew her grandfather’s heart ached for her. She continued to explain, "Doing well doesn’t have to mean wearing designer clothes and luxury watches. It’s not about competing over whose jewelry is more expensive or whose handbag is from a more famous brand. I went to Aethelgard University to study and gain knowledge, not to flaunt my wealth. It’s a school, not a banquet hall!"