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Chapter 1272 - 1271: The Imperial City Elite’s Hot Topics Are All About the Nanyang Sister Flowers
Serena Winton was publicly humiliated and warned at the charity event. She pretended to faint and escaped from the charity dinner, quickly becoming a laughing stock within the circle.
Now there’s gossip circulating that she tried to latch onto Richard Shaw and failed, spreading rumors only to be called out by him in front of everyone. It’s been years since any member of the Shaw Family appeared in public, and when they did, it was to contradict Serena Winton. Suddenly, Serena gained quite a bit of attention. Meanwhile, Leah Squire’s identity was also revealed by someone with intentions — the eldest daughter of a prominent family next to the Leclair Estate in Nanyang, stunningly attractive, and a childhood friend of Delphine Carter, the wife of the Nanyang Leclair Family heir.
The Imperial City only knows Delphine Carter as an actress and director, who then married into wealth. When people checked out the Nanyang heir Ignatius Leclair’s social media, they were blown away.
Damn, Nanyang is truly a magical place; is gifting your entire estate to your wife a trend now? The heir from Nanyang, Ignatius Leclair, spoiled his wife by giving his business empire to Delphine Carter. As for the assets of Ignatius Leclair, it’s estimated to conservatively be beyond billions, because it truly can’t be calculated.
The so-called aristocrats of the Imperial City were dumbfounded. Billions! Doesn’t that make Leah Squire’s friend a billionaire by association? Damn.
No wonder at the charity event, Leah Squire casually donated ten million, becoming this winter’s top donor at the charity event. Only a wealthy tycoon can befriend another tycoon.
The second-largest donor of the evening was the host Constantine Stewart, donating 9,999,900, just a hundred less than Leah Squire.
This Mr. Stewart is indeed a top-tier donor of the Imperial City, never donating less than others. Although the Imperial City is full of prominent families, the contribution by high-status families like the Shaws and Howards isn’t really much. First, those who receive government salaries have power and influence but don’t necessarily have money. Second, even if they have money, they don’t dare donate much, or they’ll face inquiries the next day.
It’s only merchants like Constantine Stewart who consistently top the donor lists. Now he’s ceded the top spot to Leah Squire, clearly an act of goodwill.
The elite of the Imperial City sensed something different, and then went home feeling they missed an opportunity. Damn, why didn’t they think of this, letting Constantine Stewart earn favor with the Shaws?
Richard Shaw openly admitted he failed to win Leah Squire’s heart, and Constantine Stewart supporting Leah Squire is akin to supporting Richard Shaw. Indeed, when it comes to being astute and opportunistic, Constantine Stewart has it figured out.
The Winton sisters returned home, thinking they’d be the laughing stocks for at least half a month to a month, but the next day their little incident didn’t even make a ripple. The hottest topic in the Imperial City’s elite circle all revolved around the Nanyang sisterhood.
"Sis, everyone’s talking about how Leah Squire donated ten million last night, and Constantine Stewart donated a hundred less than her," Sophia Winton said angrily after gathering the latest news.
Serena Winton immediately jumped up and screeched, "Impossible, donating ten million?"
The property she received from her divorce was just about ten million, and Leah Squire casually donated her entire fortune? How is that possible? Serena Winton’s eyes almost popped out of her head.
"Why not? Her best friend is the darling of the Nanyang Leclair Estate heir Ignatius Leclair. Ignatius gave his multi-billion assets to that little star, and now the entire circle is talking about this," Sophia was also seething with jealousy, her eyes red with envy. Billions in assets— even if the Winton Family sold everything, they wouldn’t exceed a billion.
Not only were the Winton sisters incredulous, but the many prestigious families in the Imperial City who held high opinions of themselves were also dispirited. Nanyang is indeed a place of obscene wealth, where any young lady from a prominent family can completely outshine them, making them feel ashamed to show their faces. Recently, they have no desire to go out, sigh.
"Sis, that manor we exposed earlier belongs to Leah Squire. Not only that, but all the enterprises in that area are owned by the Squire Family, with property rights under Leah Squire’s name. Apparently, she has a brother, and the big action in the Southwest Military Zone some time ago was related to her brother," Sophia exclaimed in disbelief, looking at the latest gossip dug up within her circle. "Sis, someone said that her brother tidied up all the local elite families in Brocade City within less than half a year. Why would we want to provoke her?"
"What if her brother retaliates against the Winton Family? Sis, I don’t want to live a hard life."
"Shut up, the Shaw Family hasn’t moved against us, do you think the Squire siblings can? Why are you getting timider the older you get, you even fought with Crystal Landon when you were young," Serena scolded, her headache intensifying from her sister’s noise.
Sophia handed her phone over, speaking in a low tone, "How is that the same? At that time, the Landon Family couldn’t match our Winton Family, and Crystal Landon hadn’t married into the Shaw Family yet, so why not fight? Now people are saying our Winton Family is finished, having offended two deities from Nanyang, and even the Shaw Family."
Serena’s heart was pounding, fear striking her deeply, but she kept a semblance of composure on her face. Taking a look at the explosive news about the Squire siblings on Sophia’s phone, she plopped onto the ground, her eyes glazed over, muttering, "How could this be possible."
If Leah Squire were that wealthy, she wouldn’t have to undergo plastic surgery to cozy up to the Shaw Family as Crystal Landon’s stand-in. That woman clearly wasn’t someone who would let herself be wronged. Serena’s mind was working quickly, thinking of an unbelievable notion that scared even her: could it be that Crystal Landon isn’t dead?
"Sophia, do you still have Pearl Landon’s number?" Serena asked, her face pale.
"Sis, why are you asking about that woman? She was kicked out of the Imperial City long ago, but I do have her number. This woman is dirt poor now; we’d better not associate with her, lest we lower our status," Sophia said disparagingly.
From a young age, Sophia liked Clark Landon. After the Landon Family’s decline, Clark also left the Imperial City. But people cling to obsessions; the unattainable man is always the best. She always thought about Clark and Pearl Landon often used this to her advantage, telling Sophia about Clark’s affairs to get her to help Pearl return to the Imperial City. Sophia, being a pampered socialite dependent on her family, had no ability to help her and so gave Pearl small amounts of money from time to time but never cut off contact.
"Call Pearl Landon, have her come to the Imperial City," Serena said, a calculating glint flashing in her eyes. Pearl Landon grew up with Crystal Landon and was definitely the most familiar. If Leah Squire was indeed Crystal Landon, there would be articles to write about this.
A ruthless look flickered in Serena’s eyes. Why should she be a laughing stock while that woman hogs the spotlight?
"I hate Pearl Landon," Sophia grumbled. Just as she was about to make the call, a phone call came in. Less than half a minute later, Sophia was on the floor, bawling, "Sis, Zhao Gang wants to call off the engagement, saying we offended the Shaw Family, and won’t marry me anymore."