CHAPTER 44: CHAPTER 44: WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?

"Which family’s young lady is this? How come I haven’t seen her before?"

"No idea, but she’s so beautiful, I’m surprised I didn’t notice her before..."

"Tsk, isn’t this the ’old hag’ someone just mentioned? You call this face an old hag???"

"What? She’s actually Mrs. Hawthorne???"

The crowd’s amazed glances quickly turned to surprise.

Some people couldn’t help but glance back and forth between Sabrina and Brooke.

In comparison, they found that Mrs. Hawthorne’s beauty was no less than Brooke’s.

She might even outshine Brooke!

If she isn’t an old hag, then why is President Hawthorne always seen with someone else?

Some of the people present began to look on with curiosity and amusement.

Brooke, naturally aware of this, almost lost composure on her face.

She glanced instinctively at Jordan Hawthorne beside her, seeking some reassurance from his attitude.

But to her dismay, she saw the man staring intently at Sabrina, with a hint of barely perceptible amazement in his eyes.

Brooke’s eyes flickered with a touch of madness and jealousy.

What’s so interesting about it?

Just because she dressed up a bit?

Who knows if she’s doing it on purpose to seduce?

And... how did this slut even get into this place?

Ethan Hawthorne was also at the scene tonight.

He had seen his brother with Brooke from the beginning and hadn’t planned to interfere.

But unexpectedly, Sabrina also showed up!

He frowned and immediately stepped forward, asking, "How did she qualify to enter this kind of event?"

Jordan Hawthorne just came to his senses.

Brooke’s eyes flashed with malice, but she put on a good facade, saying, "I’m a bit surprised too. Invitations tonight are extremely rare, and even the Hawthorne Group only received three... Ah, when we came in earlier, Jordan’s invitation went missing, could it be..."

She deliberately left her sentence unfinished.

But the implication was clear, suggesting that Sabrina stole Jordan’s invitation.

If not, why would it have disappeared for no reason?

Jordan Hawthorne didn’t comment on this, but his deep gaze carried a hint of displeasure.

This woman, dressing like this and coming to this kind of place, who is she trying to impress???

A surge of extreme annoyance rose in his heart, and the man stepped forward, heading straight towards Sabrina.

Brooke didn’t expect him to act this way and had to let go of his arm.

But she still hurriedly followed him.

Ethan Hawthorne saw this and couldn’t lag behind.

When they reached Sabrina, Brooke was the first to speak, "Sabrina, what a coincidence, I didn’t expect to meet you here!"

Sabrina had long noticed them.

Seeing them wasn’t too surprising, although a bit unexpected at first.

Veridia’s top elite circle is this small; with Josee Sheffield invited, naturally, the Hawthorne Group would be present too.

Sabrina originally planned to bypass them to avoid any interaction, but surprisingly, they approached her first.

She inwardly cursed her luck, unwilling to bother with them.

But Ethan seized the opportunity and said aggressively, "Sabrina Hayes, who allowed you to come here? Do you know what kind of place this is? Using a stolen invitation at a party hosted by The Yates Family’s heiress, you’ve got some nerve!"

Sabrina looked baffled.

Since when did she steal an invitation?

This guy still speaks without thinking.

Sabrina retorted coldly, "Who let a mad dog loose to randomly bite people?"

Tonight her aura was different from usual, and when she said this, her beautiful face took on a hint of aggression.

Ethan’s expression turned cold, "You didn’t steal? Then what right do you have to be here? Don’t tell me you were invited by The Yates Family’s heiress!"

Sabrina looked at him indifferently, "What if I said I was?"

"You?"

Ethan showed disdain and contempt, "Do you even know the background of The Yates Family? Sabrina Hayes, one should have self-awareness. Since you can’t support my brother in business, you might as well focus on taking care of your children at home...

You know Brooke and my brother are strategic partners. Attending these events together is purely for business, yet you came here to cause trouble on purpose!

You’re deliberately trying to embarrass my brother, and ruin Brooke’s reputation. You really are insidious! How could our Hawthorne Family have such an imprudent daughter-in-law!!!"

As he said this, Ethan deliberately raised his voice.

Implying Jordan and Brooke were cleared of any suspicions of ’marital misconduct.’

Sabrina had seen suck-ups before.

But seeing someone suck-up this way was a first.

Yet she had to admit, his words did have some effect.

Those who had been subtly slandering Brooke earlier were directly swayed by his words and now had a changed perception of her.

"So we misunderstood earlier, Miss Sinclairs and President Hawthorne aren’t in that kind of relationship?"

"The strategic cooperation between the two families made headlines, and Miss Sinclairs even went as far as personally working at the Hawthorne Group, so attending events together is normal."

"In that case, the original wife really can’t hold her spot, coming here to make a scene. Earlier, didn’t Second Young Master Hawthorne say her invitation was stolen?"

"The Yates Family probably won’t tolerate such things, right?"

"She should be asked to leave quickly. I originally thought she looked quite nice, but standing next to her now, it really feels like she lowers the tone..."

The crowd murmured, their initial amazement at Sabrina turning to disdain and contempt.

In this circle, people generally admire strength and look up to capable individuals.

In their eyes, Sabrina was merely an incompetent housewife, full of doubt, and lacking any redeeming qualities.

Brooke watched the situation unfold, feeling naturally smug.

But she barely managed to maintain a facade of understanding, saying, "Ethan, say less, no matter what Sabrina is still your sister-in-law. I can understand her concerns, but... Sabrina, it was indeed wrong for you to intrude on The Yates Family’s banquet!

The Yates Family’s heiress is quite nice and might not hold it against you, but your actions are disrespectful to The Yates Family! Before Miss Yates arrives, you should leave quickly! This will be good for Jordan’s reputation too!"

She wore a facade of earnest persuasion, as if she was genuinely thinking for Sabrina’s sake.

Sabrina could hardly contain her laughter at Brooke’s act.

Look at this pretentious display?

Her beautiful eyes darkened sharply, and she retorted, "Who do you think you are, to tell me to leave? The Yates Family’s heiress hasn’t said anything, and here you are jumping around like you own this event! Besides, do you have evidence that I stole the invitation? Just speaking out of your mouth?"

Brooke was stunned, not expecting Sabrina to retaliate.

Jordan’s eyebrows darkened, displeased by her unrepentant behavior.

He warned, "Sabrina Hayes, haven’t you had enough? This is not the place for you to make a scene, leave at once!"

Sabrina looked at him with cold eyes.

When she proposed divorce last night, she thought her stance was firm enough.

Now, it seems this man didn’t take it seriously!

Did he think this was just a tactic to get his attention?

Jordan really thought so.

Demanding a divorce yesterday and following him here today.

Always playing mind games!

Ethan didn’t have the patience, saying, "Brother, Miss Sinclairs, I don’t think there’s any need to waste words with her. Just get the security to kick her out! Otherwise, if she stays, who knows how many more jokes will be made, our Hawthorne Family really can’t afford such disgrace..."

With that, he really went to call the security, saying, "This person isn’t invited, just using a stolen invitation, quickly remove her to save the guests from this annoyance!"