A Warm Marriage After Rebirth

"I hope so! Otherwise, I’d be a very disappointed big brother!" Zion Hale slung an arm directly over Seraphina Sterling’s shoulder. "No time like the present. How about we go hang out?"

"Mr. Chapman, we’ll be taking our leave now! Miss Chapman, happy birthday!" Zion Hale made the decision for Seraphina.

Everyone finally understood. The Hales, who had never had any contact with the Chapman Family, had shown up at Fiona Chapman’s birthday party. They were clearly here to back Seraphina Sterling up!

And then there was Wyatt Gallagher. They had seen it clearly: Mr. Gallagher hadn’t brought his son with him. The only possibility was that Mr. Gallagher had sent Wyatt as reinforcements for Seraphina! What kind of influence did this Seraphina Sterling have to make Felix Gallagher look out for her like this?

With the successive appearances of Wyatt Gallagher and Zion Hale, the contrast was stark. Even if Faye Sterling received more roses, even if she was ultimately crowned the "goddess" of the night, it would be meaningless. The two most influential men in the room hadn’t given their roses to her. That title of "goddess" was now just a huge irony.

Faye Sterling gripped the red rose in her hand tightly, the sharp thorns digging cruelly into her palm. But Faye Sterling felt no pain. Her vicious gaze was like that of a beast living in the darkness, one that would lunge and bite you when you weren’t looking, tearing out a bloody chunk of flesh.

’Seraphina Sterling! I will repay the humiliation you’ve given me today with interest! I’ll make you regret ever coming back to the Sterling Family! I’ll make sure you never dare to compete with me or take anything from me again!’

A birthday party—it was, in name, a celebration for a daughter. The guests also attended under the pretense of celebrating a birthday. In reality, it was more about discussing business and potential collaborations. Many relationships and deals were forged in settings just like this.

For Faye Sterling, this birthday party was meant to be a stage for Seraphina Sterling’s humiliation, a way to make her lose face completely in front of the entire upper-class circle. But her plan had failed. Everyone did indeed get to know Seraphina Sterling, and she had made her debut in high society, but she hadn’t been disgraced or embarrassed. On the contrary, she had left a very deep impression on everyone.

In this round, Faye Sterling was off to a bad start.

Seraphina Sterling got into Zion Hale and Wyatt Gallagher’s car.

"How did you two end up together?" Seraphina was confused. Back in Tollan, it seemed like Justin Hale and Felix Gallagher’s relationship wasn’t very good. She still remembered the tense, hostile atmosphere between them quite clearly.

Zion Hale glanced at Seraphina Sterling in the back seat. "Why can’t we be together? I’ve known Wyatt for a long time! We were just having a drink when Mr. Gallagher called, so we both came over together."

Looking at Zion Hale’s sunny and handsome face, Seraphina instantly understood. Zion was so cheerful and rarely got involved in the family business. Similarly, Wyatt Gallagher was completely absorbed in the field of medicine, paying no attention to his family’s company. If Felix Gallagher hadn’t pushed him, he would never have gotten involved in the business world.

It was perfectly reasonable that two people like them would get along. In fact, a friendship like theirs was more likely to last.

"Your brother doesn’t keep an eye on you? He just lets you go out drinking by yourself?" Seraphina mentioned casually.

"I’m in my twenties, you know. It’s perfectly normal to have a drink now and then, okay?" Zion Hale retorted, unconvinced. "Besides, my brother is busy lately. He has enough to worry about with the company; he doesn’t have time to bother with me anymore."

"Oh? Is there trouble at Hale Corporation?" Seraphina’s long eyelashes hid the complex look in her eyes. "But you don’t have to worry too much. No matter what it is, it’s nothing your brother can’t handle. With him around, it’ll definitely be resolved perfectly." Seraphina wasn’t just saying that to be polite. When it came to business, Justin Hale was truly gifted. It was just that his methods were too ruthless; he would use any means necessary to achieve his goals.