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Chapter 781 - 780: Better to Keep Your Distance
Serena Sullivan was discharged from the hospital, and The Sterling Family was elated! Many families who maintained good relationships with The Sterling Family sent representatives to the old mansion to show their goodwill.
The Ford Family faced consecutive troubles, and after Wayne Jennings was killed by Felicity Sterling, The Dowager Kane fell gravely ill, while Mr. Kane was known only for his indulgences and worthless pursuits. The Ford Family members lost their shares in The Sterling Corporation, leading to a swift decline. The Sterling Family suddenly became the target to win favor with in the entire upper echelons of Imperial Capital society.
No matter whose illegitimate child Serena Sullivan might be, her marriage to Ethan Grant, and The Sterling Family’s attitude during her coma, made it evident she was favored.
The visitors bringing gifts were endless over three days, and Mr. Grant was delighted, warmly receiving all guests regardless of their family’s standing compared to The Sterling Family.
Even this small matter made it clear how Serena was regarded within The Sterling Family.
When Serena and Ethan arrived at the old mansion, they saw many cars parked at the entrance.
The old mansion was bustling with guests, and Serena remembered hearing Wyatt Sterling mention it. She went in and bumped into the guests coming out, greeting them with a smile.
Serena’s surgery was complete, her legs regained sensation, but after being disabled for so many years, it wasn’t quick to stand completely, so she remained in the wheelchair.
To outsiders, it seemed her legs were still incapacitated.
"The Eldest Miss Sterling is truly beautiful!"
After greeting the guests, Serena overheard some complimenting her, "She really matches well with Mr. Grant!"
She was used to hearing unpleasant things.
Eventually, she would get accustomed to hearing pleasant words too.
Serena knew very well why others praised her. She was indeed beautiful, but more importantly, it was because of her current status.
Therefore, no matter what others said, she wouldn’t take it to heart.
Ethan was extremely pleased, especially loving to hear people say he matched well with Serena.
"These people really have taste!"
"It’s not really taste they have, but perception!"
Ethan didn’t care why they praised Serena, he just liked hearing compliments, "Let’s go in, later we’ll have Grandpa and Grandma praise you too."
Saying this, Ethan pushed the wheelchair forward, and Serena looked up to see Felicity standing in front of her.
Felicity had arrived earlier and heard the guests’ voices praising Serena.
The guests only smiled when they saw her, without saying anything else.
And those words of praise for Serena were once meant for her.
"It’s just a few words, what’s there to feel proud about!"
Felicity sneered, her gaze towards Serena icy cold.
Earlier, she went with Elliot Walsh to the hospital to see Serena, clearly lying on the bed without any sign of waking, yet in just a few days, she had come around.
Serena waking so soon was beyond her expectations, and it made her resentful!
Some people harbor hatred for an individual from the beginning, while others accumulate it slowly, driven into a dead end by their own inability to understand.
Felicity was of the latter kind.
"What are you doing here?"
Serena didn’t answer Felicity’s question but instead countered.
Due to the things June Kane and The Ford Family did to her, The Sterling Family was not welcoming to Felicity. Even if she was said to be innocent in those matters.
Otherwise, someone must have brought Felicity into the old mansion.
"Why shouldn’t I be here?"
Upon hearing Serena’s words, Felicity hastily retorted, "This is The Sterling Family! Why shouldn’t I come!"
"Precisely because it’s The Sterling Family, you’re unlikely to appear!"
Serena replied calmly, without much demeanor towards Felicity.
June Kane wanted her dead, The Ford Family wished for her demise, so as for Felicity before her, Serena felt it better to keep some distance.