CHAPTER 45: CHAPTER 45: WHAT I GAVE—DO YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THAT?

The guests present, upon witnessing this scene, immediately wore expressions as if they were watching a play.

As the daughter-in-law of The Hawthorne Family, did she really commit such a despicable act?

If so, how embarrassing would that be?

Moreover, to be caught and evicted by her own family...

This Second Young Master Hawthorne, truly shows no mercy!

Sabrina naturally sensed everyone’s gaze.

Her expression was icy cold, but she was unafraid, only finding it somewhat ridiculous.

No matter what, she was still considered a member of The Hawthorne Family, and Ethan Hawthorne was clearly determined to publicly humiliate her.

However, his actions could never surpass the cruelty of Jordan Hawthorne.

This man’s cold indifference was tantamount to tacitly agreeing that she had indeed stolen the invitation.

Sabrina exuded a low pressure, the coldness in her eyes almost freezing into frost.

At this moment, the security arrived.

Upon hearing Ethan Hawthorne’s words, they naturally dared not delay.

Today’s guests were all prominent figures, and such incidents as sneaking in with a stolen invitation could not be allowed.

However, the security guards didn’t rashly drive people away.

After all, the lady before them appeared elegantly dressed, not like an ordinary person.

So, they politely said, "Miss, could you please provide your name so we can verify it with the guest list?"

Sabrina was just about to speak when Ethan Hawthorne preempted her, saying, "Her name is Sabrina Hayes."

The security nodded slightly and immediately entered the name into their system for verification.

A moment later, the feedback from the list showed that there was no such person as Sabrina Hayes.

The security had a solemn expression, "Miss, without an invitation, you cannot attend this event. You have violated our regulations, please leave immediately."

Upon hearing this, there was a slight commotion among the guests present.

"Did she really sneak in with a stolen invitation?"

"Second Young Master Hawthorne is truly righteous in dealing with this."

"How disgraceful, how could President Hawthorne marry such a woman?"

"No wonder she hasn’t been seen in public all these years, she looks the part but can’t hold her own."

"..."

Brooke listened to the guests’ discussions, her eyes full of schadenfreude.

She never thought Sabrina would do something so foolish!

Originally, she might have had some justification, but this act of theft plunged her into an abyss!

Jordan Hawthorne, hearing these remarks, naturally felt displeased.

However, he still had no intention of intervening.

Sabrina really shouldn’t have shown up here to cause trouble!

Sabrina, observing the malice emanating from the crowd, maintained a calm yet composed expression.

"Mr. Security, not all of today’s guests required an invitation to attend, right?"

The security guard was slightly taken aback and said, "Well... indeed, the highest-level guests do not need an invitation, only a Purple Gold Card issued by The Yates Family!"

This Purple Gold Card was something the guests had all heard of.

It was a symbol of identity given by the top-tier Noble House circle established by The Yates Family.

It was said that only ten of these Purple Gold Cards existed.

"Sabrina, you’re not going to claim you have The Yates Family’s Purple Gold Card, are you?"

Ethan Hawthorne jumped in again.

The sarcasm on his face was almost tangible!

The Yates Family is a super family wielding power in the military, political, and commercial spheres, with very limited distribution of these cards.

Even The Hawthorne Family only had one when Old Mrs. Hawthorne was alive.

Jordan could have used it, but chose not to since he didn’t want to make a scene in front of Brooke.

Now, for Sabrina to say such a thing was laughable, wasn’t it?

The guests also displayed mocking expressions.

Brooke, maintaining her image as an innocent flower, said, "Sabrina, stop it. The Purple Gold Card isn’t for just anyone to have. Don’t make a fool of yourself, you’ll embarrass Jordan."

Jordan also spoke up, "Sabrina, you need to stop this nonsense! Go back immediately!"

Sabrina let out a cold laugh on the spot.

This contrived performance was truly repugnant!

The security guard looked troubled, "Miss Hayes, you see this..."

"Don’t worry, I won’t make things difficult for you! Although she did get one thing right... This Purple Gold Card isn’t something just anyone can possess, but as it happens... I really do have one!"

Having said that, Sabrina pulled out a card from her bag in front of everyone.

This was something Josee Sheffield’s secretary had just delivered alongside some paperwork.

The security took it and examined it swiftly.

After confirming it, he immediately donned a respectful and apologetic expression, "This is indeed The Yates Family’s Purple Gold Card. I apologize, Miss Hayes, I was disrespectful earlier. Please forgive me."

"What? How is this possible?"

Everyone present was stunned.

Those most shocked were, of course, Jordan Hawthorne and his brother, as well as Brooke.

Brooke couldn’t believe it.

Sabrina... how could she possibly have The Yates Family’s Purple Gold Card?

Ethan was equally incredulous, blurting out, "Sabrina, did you steal my brother’s Purple Gold Card too???"

Upon hearing this, Sabrina found it laughable, "Do you listen to what you’re saying? Everyone should know their limits, and with such stupidity, I wouldn’t waste words on you!"

Ethan then realized he indeed misspoke.

He had just accused her of stealing the invitation, if she really had it, why would she steal a Purple Gold Card too?

Wasn’t that redundant?

His face was dark; he too found it hard to believe Sabrina could own such a thing.

Jordan frowned and directly asked, "Where did you get this card from?"

"Is that any of your business?"

Sabrina’s tone was icy, as if laced with thorns, "Do I need to report to President Hawthorne?"

Jordan’s expression was grim.

The only explanation he could think of was that Sabrina used some unscrupulous means.

The guests, witnessing this reversal, were a bit dumbfounded too.

"Did this... was this turnaround so quick?"

"I told you earlier Mrs. Hawthorne didn’t seem like that kind of person, but nobody listened!"

"Regardless, for Second Young Master Hawthorne to falsely accuse his sister-in-law and for President Hawthorne to stand by, is that really okay?"

"But how exactly did she get the Purple Gold Card? From the looks of President and Second Young Master Hawthorne, they clearly didn’t know..."

While everyone was puzzled, a soft voice suddenly came from the entrance, "I gave her that card, does anyone have an issue with that?"

Everyone turned and saw Josee Sheffield stepping in.

The man was wearing an exquisite formal suit, his posture noble and straight, his handsome face marked with intense displeasure.

He approached Sabrina directly, exuding a powerful, cool aura and said, "I’ve just arrived and heard someone trying to kick out my partner. I wondered who would be so bold, but didn’t expect it to be President and Second Young Master Hawthorne! Your actions... truly opened my eyes!"