CHAPTER 143: CHAPTER 143: WALL SLAM FOR SELENA QUINN

Selena Quinn looked awkward at Seraphina Redgrave’s obvious defensive stance: "Sylvia, I didn’t mean to peek at your painting."

"I just don’t want anyone to see the half-finished product."

Seraphina Redgrave spoke expressionlessly, looking at Selena Quinn: "Do you need something from me?"

Selena Quinn’s eyes flashed with hurt, but she still forced a smile: "It’s about the Elite Society, I really hope you can join the Elite Society."

"Didn’t you already publicly claim that I was unwilling to join the Elite Society?"

Seraphina Redgrave looked sarcastic.

Just the day she left the Elite Society, a forum post appeared claiming Selena Quinn had tried hard to persuade her to join, but she was too stubborn to comply.

Some people even speculated in the post that her SSS was obtained through dishonest means during the exam, fearing that joining the Elite Society would expose her.

"That was done by the Vice President, Caleb Crawford. I have already stopped his actions and had him delete the post, but..."

Selena Quinn showed helplessness, "Sorry, I apologize on his behalf."

"No need."

Seraphina Redgrave couldn’t care less.

"Then about the Elite Society..."

Selena Quinn looked at Seraphina Redgrave full of expectations.

"Don’t you rich kids believe I’m not worthy of studying under the same roof as you?"

Seraphina Redgrave couldn’t understand Selena Quinn’s repeated invitations.

She was indeed a person you couldn’t easily figure out.

"No, I genuinely think you’re amazing."

Selena Quinn coughed twice before speaking again: "Sylvia, I know you think the Elite Society’s system is unfair, but don’t you think it’s a pity to give up now? The resources in the Elite Society are not available everywhere. Otherwise, no matter how good you are, without that certificate, you’ll hit walls frequently. This is reality."

This is Z Country, where the wealthy stay wealthy for generations, and the poor remain impoverished for generations.

Seraphina Redgrave looked at Selena Quinn, who persisted in persuading her despite feeling unwell, and spoke expressionlessly: "Sorry, I have no parents, no direct lineage for three generations, and can’t afford the membership fee."

"Leave those matters to me."

Selena Quinn spoke somewhat anxiously.

"You can give me a background?"

Seraphina Redgrave laughed.

"No, this week is my parents’ wedding anniversary. There will be many socialites attending, as well as some former members of the Elite Society."

Selena Quinn spoke earnestly: "I can introduce you to the former members. They are very interested in you. As long as you are willing, we can waive those rules, and you can directly enter the Elite Society."

Hearing this, Seraphina Redgrave looked at her without blinking, slowly moving closer.

Selena Quinn didn’t know what Seraphina Redgrave intended to do but was forced to retreat until she was against the wall. Seraphina Redgrave pressed forward, placing her hand beside her, looking at her with a smile in her eyes.

"Sylvia..."

Selena Quinn didn’t know what Seraphina Redgrave was trying to do.

"You know my identity, right? Ryan knows, and you know."

Seraphina Redgrave simply made her words clear.

She had no interest in the Sterling Family at all, yet they kept bothering her.

Hearing this, Selena Quinn’s expression finally cracked. After a moment of hesitation, she nodded: "Yes, I know you are my second brother’s... girlfriend."

The word "girlfriend" was said with a momentary hesitation.

After saying this, Selena Quinn immediately began to explain: "Sylvia, don’t get the wrong idea. I am different from Dad; I don’t plan to do anything to second brother."

"Continue."

Seraphina Redgrave’s eyes showed a hint of interest.

Selena Quinn leaned against the wall and felt there was no way to escape under Seraphina Redgrave’s gaze. After a long time, she finally spoke: "Yes, I approached you with a purpose. I hope you can ease the relationship between my brother and the Sterling Family a bit, and make my brother and dad’s relationship less strained... Of course, whether you want to or not is up to you. I really like you and want you to join the Elite Society."

"Oh?"

Seraphina Redgrave looked at Selena Quinn’s pale face, without indicating whether she believed her explanation or not.

"Sylvia..."

Selena Quinn’s eyes were pitiful.

Seraphina Redgrave looked at her with a very cold expression, her voice ringing in her ear: "Selena Quinn, I’ll only tell you this once, I’m not interested in any of the Sterling Family’s matters."

"In the future, whether intentionally or not, keep you and your groupies away from me, otherwise, whether you upset me or not, I’ll take it out on you." Seraphina Redgrave’s voice was clear, but extremely cold: "Don’t take my words lightly. I have no concerns, but you do."

Selena Quinn stood still with tears in her eyes, looking incredibly pitiful: "Then will you come to the banquet?"

Why is this never-ending?

Do they really want her to join the Elite Society so much?

Seraphina Redgrave assessed her, and Selena Quinn looked at her sincerely: "Sylvia, you can’t just consider your emotions. You have to think about the future."

"I know my brother is great, but someone as remarkable as you shouldn’t live relying solely on a man."

Selena Quinn kept coughing, her complexion even paler, but she still wouldn’t back down, persuading her: "Even if you don’t like the system of the Elite Society, you need to be at the top to abolish it."

This makes sense.

Only by being at the top can you have the power to abolish the system.

She looked into Selena Quinn’s sincere eyes, and within half a minute, she had made up her mind.

She knew what she should do.

Seraphina Redgrave curled her lips, withdrew her hand, and agreed: "Alright, I’ll go."

Upon hearing this, Selena Quinn’s face was full of joy: "Really? Great! I can introduce you to those old members, and if you perform well, you will definitely be able to enter the Elite Society."

"You should go back to class."

Compared to Selena Quinn, Seraphina Redgrave was much calmer.

"Okay!"

Selena Quinn nodded happily and turned around to go downstairs.

Seraphina Redgrave stood in place, watched Selena Quinn’s back, then walked toward her own painting and picked up her brush.

It would soon be finished.

Selena Quinn went downstairs with a gentle smile on her face. While descending the staircase of the comprehensive building, many students were watching her.

"Selena!"

Serena Lowell spotted Selena Quinn from afar and quickly ran over to surround her: "Selena, why did you come to the comprehensive building?"

Selena Quinn’s aura was gentle and approachable: "I went to see Sylvia Shaw, to persuade her to join the Elite Society."

"She probably used cheating to get her SSS, why bother persuading her while you’re ill."

Upon hearing the name Sylvia Shaw, Serena Lowell immediately got riled up, wishing she could skin her alive.

"Serena, don’t say that. Sylvia is not easy to get along with, but she would never cheat. She is really talented."

Selena Quinn, holding a book, defended Seraphina Redgrave: "I just saw Seraphina Redgrave painting on the rooftop, probably your exam art piece. She wouldn’t let me see it, but from her demeanor, you can tell her painting is excellent, sure to get good grades at the College of Arts."