Free Web NovelChapter 870: Chapter 870
"Mr. Lockwood, don’t you think so?"
Serena smiled and questioned back. Old Master Lockwood was known for his upright and stubborn nature. If he found out his eldest son had an illegitimate daughter, one could only imagine the fury! He might even kick Felix Lockwood out of The Lockwood Family.
With those words, Felix’s smile became forced.
"Serena, you’re too concerned about other people’s affairs."
"I also wonder why I’m so worried!"
Serena’s smile faded as she stared at Felix. "But Uncle Lockwood, you and my mom clearly had nothing going on, yet you let others misunderstand; why is that!"
"Didn’t you say you were childhood sweethearts, that you liked her?"
"I..."
Serena finished speaking, unwilling to hear Felix’s explanation, and turned to leave.
Watching Serena merge into the crowd, Felix’s expression hardened as he turned his head to watch Serena go towards Claire Sullivan and Simon Sterling. Then he saw Claire looking over in his direction.
In the past, despite Claire rejecting his affections, she always treated him as her most beloved brother.
Today, after the stir caused by Renee Grant, Claire seemed to see through his relationship with Wendy Monroe.
He was stunned, suddenly not knowing how to explain!
Serena, truly more troubling, irritating, and detestable than Simon!
After her talk with Felix, Serena had no interest in staying here. She went over to Claire Sullivan and Simon Sterling to say she was leaving, and they followed her.
The Sterling Family was leaving early in the party, which naturally made the guests curious, sparking gossip all around.
"Could it be Mrs. Kane really has something going on with Felix Lockwood!"
"How is that possible? Felix is in Solaria, and Mrs. Kane hasn’t left the Imperial Capital."
"Who knows if Mrs. Kane has ever gone to Solaria!"
Rumors are uncontrollable.
Even if Felix stepped forward to clarify his relationship with Mrs. Kane, even if Renee’s attempt was a ’failed’ departure, everyone, intrigued by gossip, became more interested in their affairs.
Listening to the rumors made Mrs. Kane unhappy, but in front of guests, she had to maintain her smile.
She held a smiling face as she bid farewell to Simon Sterling and Serena.
"Mr. Sterling, leaving so soon!"
Mrs. Kane’s mental strength couldn’t be overlooked; she could slander Claire Sullivan on one hand, appease The Sterling Family on the other, and even speak well of Felix Lockwood to Claire Sullivan.
Such a two-faced person, Serena’s eyes were opened.
Simon gave a look, uninterested in engaging.
Mrs. Kane went over and warmly held Claire’s hand.
"Claire, won’t you stay a bit longer!"
Claire wasn’t a fool. Renee’s words revealed Mrs. Kane’s true nature to her.
"Not interested!"
Claire quickly pulled her hand back.
"Mrs. Kane, thank you for the invite."
Serena replied on behalf of Claire. "I’ve enjoyed the party very much today."
There was a hidden meaning in the words, and it made Wendy’s face darken.
Wendy couldn’t miss the implication behind those words.
She invited Serena and The Sterling Family over, considering the development of The Ford Family and herself, planning to bury past grudges, potentially forming matrimonial ties, but Serena invited Renee and spoke unknown words to Felix, changing Felix’s expression.
This kind of Serena, this kind of Sterling Family, filled Wendy with hatred.
"Miss Sullivan, as long as you’re satisfied, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future to please both Miss Sullivan and Mr. Sterling."
Mrs. Kane said with a smile, realizing the plan might have to be pushed forward.
Serena also sensed something was off in the words and turned to leave with Simon Sterling and Claire Sullivan.
Outside The Ford Family residence, Ethan Grant was already waiting for her.
Renee was there too.
