CHAPTER 98: CHAPTER 98: HEART OF BLUE

"Shannon, your necklace is so beautiful!" someone praised. "It’s a shame that during my coming-of-age party, Thea’s Jewelry wasn’t around yet."

Faye Sterling walked over, chuckling lightly, "What are you talking about?"

"Faye, we were discussing your designs. I heard the jewelry Shannon is wearing tonight was designed by you."

"That’s right. Faye, as Anne Adler’s apprentice, has truly created stunning pieces."

Watching these daughters of the elite admire her work, Faye Sterling felt greatly satisfied in her vanity.

Yet, she wore a humble expression on her face.

Faye Sterling’s eyes shifted briefly before she sighed, "Actually, originally Miss Sheffield’s jewelry wasn’t designed by me; it just happened to be my good luck."

"What? Faye, you’re so talented, and yet they didn’t choose your design? How high are the standards at The Sheffield Family?"

With a humble look, Faye Sterling replied, "It’s my older sister. She also participated in The Sheffield Family’s jewelry design, but you might have heard what happened afterwards."

Everyone knew a bit about Eleanor Sterling and Faye Sterling’s situation. After all, the recent online scandal was so heated, with many saying it was Faye who dealt with Eleanor.

Quite a bit of negative information about Faye Sterling was also exposed.

Someone curiously asked, "Really? Faye, is that big recent scandal true? Did you really hit a journalist?"

A trace of malice flashed quickly in Faye Sterling’s eyes, disappearing immediately, as she adopted a wronged expression.

"I... I’m innocent! Perhaps my sister envies me as Anne’s apprentice, creating such beautiful designs, which is why she acted so misguidedly.

I already told my master not to push my sister to a dead end.

Still, in the end... all that negative information online was also caused by my sister.

All of it was confessed later by my assistant, saying she was influenced by my sister’s instructions."

Instantly, the surrounding elite daughters showed sympathy towards her.

"This situation isn’t a small matter; Eleanor Sterling is too bold, really cunning."

"Exactly, I think she just wants to steal the spotlight and push you down. She even bribed your assistant to spread negative information about you; she’s so wicked."

"Today is Shannon’s coming-of-age party, such an important day. If Shannon wore her design—the one infringing on patents and got caught—it would become Veridia City’s joke."

"Sigh, even though they share the same father, how can Eleanor Sterling be so shameless?"

"How could she compare to Faye? Not only is she pretty and capable, she’s also the future wife of the Faulkner Family."

...

Faye Sterling smiled softly, feeling very pleased. Eleanor Sterling hadn’t shown up, probably scared and didn’t dare come, right?

Suddenly, someone exclaimed.

"President Faulkner is here!"

Everyone turned to look, their eyes brightened among the elite daughters.

Shannon Sheffield, seeing Alaric Faulkner, became excited, blushing shyly.

Alaric Faulkner has arrived!

He walked into the room slowly in a black suit, his strong presence instantly chilling the atmosphere around.

Though he seemed unreachable, it didn’t affect his charm at all.

Handsome, the Family Head of Veridia City’s top prestigious Faulkner Family, such status makes every woman flock to him.

Unfortunately, Faye Sterling took the lead, succeeding in securing her place as she boosted her status; others could only envy her.

"So handsome, Faye, you’re so lucky, truly a winner in life."

"Sigh, one would need to save the entire universe to stand beside President Faulkner and become his woman, how enviable!"

Faye Sterling looked at the man who appeared like a celestial being descending, her heart leaping with joy.

Indeed, she’s truly fortunate.

Faye Sterling cheerfully ran towards Alaric Faulkner, looking at him sweetly, "Alaric, you’re here."

Alaric Faulkner glanced at her indifferently, without saying a word.

His cold, dark eyes swept through the crowd, not seeing Eleanor Sterling’s figure.

She had rejected his invitation and sent him two words—a signature move of Eleanor Sterling’s.

Seeing Alaric Faulkner so distant towards her, Faye Sterling felt somewhat wronged. Could he still be upset about what happened before?

It’s all Eleanor Sterling’s fault for framing her.

Today she must get back at Eleanor!

Soon, James Sheffield noticed Alaric Faulkner’s presence and immediately left the crowd, welcoming him warmly.

"President Faulkner, what a great honor, please come this way..."