Chapter 336: Chapter 336: The Rathborne Dowager Attends the Sterling Family’s Birthday Banquet
Serena’s father quickly caught hold of a guest, "Fourth brother, where’s your young master? Didn’t you agree that your young master would attend today’s birthday banquet?"
The guest immediately chuckled awkwardly twice, "Brother Sterling, I’m really sorry, my son got sick last night and is still bedridden."
Serena’s father clicked his tongue, showing his discontent, and looked at another guest, "Third uncle, where’s your young master?"
"My son had bad luck, he was supposed to come today, but he was hit by a car as soon as he left the house, broke both legs, and is still lying in the hospital." The guest covered his face and started to cry loudly.
Serena’s father placed both hands behind him and looked at another guest, "And what about your family? Surely not in the hospital too?"
"Head of the Sterling family, my mother suddenly passed away this morning, my son is donned in mourning clothes paying respects, oh my dear mom, how could you leave me alone and go first." That guest immediately raised his voice and began to cry for his mother.
Serena’s father was very unhappy, he looked at Iris Blue, "Madam, these brats don’t have a single truth in their mouths, I think they just don’t want to bring their sons, that’s the truth!"
Iris Blue was full of anticipation for this day, waiting to choose a husband for Serena, but unexpectedly, not a single young master of a reputable family came today.
Iris Blue glanced around at the guests, who were sneaking glances at her. When they saw her looking at them, they instantly averted their eyes, afraid she might break into their house and kidnap their sons.
Iris Blue scoffed, "They’re definitely all afraid of the rumors about Serena out there, that’s why they didn’t dare to bring their sons!"
"Madam, not a single young master of a reputable family showed up today, what should we do? If this spreads, everyone will laugh at Serena again!"
Iris Blue’s face was also very solemn, she somewhat regretted it now. She shouldn’t have impulsively sent hero posts throughout Aethelgard, now the whole of Aethelgard is probably waiting to laugh at Serena!
Just then, a clear, soft voice came from beside her, "Dad, Mom, what are you doing standing here?"
Serena Sterling had arrived.
Iris Blue quickly stepped forward, forcing a smile, "Serena, we are welcoming guests. There are too many people here, you should go take a rest."
Serena was clueless, completely unaware of the matchmaking event. Her bright eyes looked at Iris Blue as she elegantly said, "Mom, I’m not tired, I will stay here to help you entertain guests."
The young masters of Aethelgard didn’t come, but many wealthy daughters did, and now they gathered together, waiting to laugh at Serena Sterling,
Your brother didn’t come?
My brother wouldn’t dare come. All of Aethelgard knows Serena Sterling has been played, who would want to acknowledge that shame willingly? Would your brother want to take the fall?
This time the Sterling family has really made a huge joke, I think that Serena Sterling is quite pitiful too.
I’m going to shoot a video now to show it to Anabelle and Aurora, so they can have a good laugh.
These wealthy daughters pulled out their phones and recorded a short video, sending it to Anabelle Rathborne.
Right now Anabelle Rathborne was with Aurora Nightingale. Anabelle quickly shared the video with Aurora, who sneered, "Anabelle, how could you consider Serena Sterling a competitor? Look at the joke she’s made, not a single young master attended the birthday banquet, it’s a disgrace."
Anabelle Rathborne was very happy, her heart filled with joy, her previous frustration and anger from shopping the day before were completely cured, she was just waiting to laugh at Serena Sterling, and Serena did not disappoint.
"Aurora, you should be joyful too. I heard that Hayden Crawford is returning to Aethelgard today. Once Hayden hears about Serena Sterling being played and making a fool of herself at the birthday banquet, he’ll surely be disgusted. Push a little harder to pursue him, they say the girl’s pursuit is only a veil away from the boy, and Hayden will soon be yours."
Aurora Nightingale fully agreed with Anabelle Rathborne’s statement, "Anabelle, someone as perfect and elegant as Zane Crawford would never really be interested in Serena Sterling. He’s only temporarily blinded by her seductive appearance; Zane is mine!"
Anabelle Rathborne nodded, "Aurora, we’ll be sisters-in-law in the future, the two prestigious Crawford family members have both become ours, we must love each other dearly in the future."
The two seemed to already see their beautiful future, Anabelle marrying Hayden Crawford, Aurora marrying Zane Crawford, their lives perfectly complete.
"By the way, Anabelle, where’s your grandma? I haven’t seen your grandma," Aurora suddenly asked.
Speaking of this topic, Anabelle Rathborne’s face turned cold, "My grandma went out early, saying she’s going to recognize a granddaughter!"
"What? Anabelle, you are the only daughter of the Rathborne family, their precious gem. What granddaughter is your grandma looking to recognize?" Aurora asked in shock.
Anabelle Rathborne didn’t want to talk about this topic, "Probably since I was born, my dad and mom have been separated, just short of a divorce certificate, so for years it’s been my grandma ruling the Crawford family, and her decisions cannot be changed. But I really want to see who this girl is that my grandma favored!"
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The Sterling family.
Serena Sterling stood with Serena’s father and Iris Blue entertaining guests, but soon she noticed something strange. The guests avoided her, whispering covertly behind her back.
Serena Sterling felt somewhat suspicious, she asked Iris Blue, "Mom, Dad, are you hiding something from me?"
Iris Blue felt guilty and quickly denied, "No, absolutely not!"
"Really?" Serena Sterling became even more suspicious.
As Iris Blue was beginning to falter, suddenly a subordinate rushed over, "Head of the Sterling family, Madam, Miss, something’s wrong, someone has arrived outside!"
"Who?" Serena’s father quickly stepped out, "Today is my birthday banquet, is someone trying to cause trouble?"
"No...no, it’s...it’s..."
At this moment, everyone gathered around, puzzled, "Head of the Sterling family, who is it that’s coming? Looks like this person scared someone speechless."
"I’ll go check it out!" Serena’s father led the crowd outside.
Just then someone came in, accompanied by a lively and bright laugh, "Head of the Sterling family, no need to be nervous, it’s me. I heard today is your birthday banquet, so I’m boldly here for a drink."
The crowd raised their heads quickly inhaling sharply, it wasn’t anyone else, but indeed Old Mrs. Rathborne!
Old Mrs. Rathborne walked in with her servants.
Oh my heavens!
The Dowager has arrived!
Everyone looked incredulously at Old Mrs. Rathborne. How could they have predicted that Aethelgard’s four major aristocratic families, the Rathborne family, would appear at the Sterling family’s birthday banquet?
Someone quickly greeted respectfully, "Dowager, why are you here?"