CHAPTER 111: CHAPTER 111: FAYE STERLING’S INVITATION

As a group was engaged in an intense discussion, Faye Sterling, George Sterling, and Rosalie Ray stepped forward through the crowd.

With a slightly sweet smile, Faye Sterling warmly and keenly spoke, "Honored Queen, when I invited you, I wasn’t sure whether you’d come, and I didn’t expect you to actually come as promised, what a surprise!"

The scene erupted in astonishment.

The Queen was actually invited by Faye Sterling!

Facing the surprised looks of everyone, Rosalie Ray wore an expression of pride.

She purposely admonished, "Faye, you really are something; how could you let the Queen, with such a noble status, wait here? You should quickly invite the Queen inside!"

George Sterling followed up, "Faye is still young, somewhat lacking in dealing with things; the Queen surely wouldn’t stoop to Faye’s level, would she?"

Faye Sterling also wore a face of apology.

"Queen, I’m sorry, it was my fault, I’m really sorry, I’ll make sure to personally compensate you later with a uniquely designed piece of jewelry."

Upon hearing this, the crowd stirred up a low discussion.

Nobody expected the Queen was really invited by Faye Sterling!

Instantly, everyone’s gaze at her was filled with admiration.

Faye Sterling enjoyed the worship from everyone, as her smile grew even sweeter.

"Faye Sterling is truly remarkable."

"Indeed, tonight’s Miss Sheffield’s necklace is not only personally designed by her, but she also invited the Queen to boost the event."

"Of course, don’t you see what status Faye Sterling has? She’s the future Mrs. Faulkner; certainly capable of inviting the Queen."

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Hearing the compliments, Faye Sterling was beyond proud, and she invited once more, "Queen, please come inside."

Rosalie Ray also looked honored and chuckled, "Indeed, don’t stand here any longer."

Both of them appeared so enthusiastic, as if today’s banquet was hosted by them.

The Sheffield Family was somewhat displeased, yet they dared not speak out.

After all, Faye Sterling had indeed invited the Queen, which significantly elevated the prestige of their banquet.

Tomorrow’s headlines would undoubtedly become more prominent, so the Sheffield family restrained themselves.

The Queen looked at Faye Sterling and Rosalie Ray and spoke mildly, "Sorry, the person I’m waiting for has not arrived."

Faye Sterling was just waiting for the Queen to enter together with her, as everyone in the banquet hall was eager to fawn over her.

Unexpectedly, the Queen uttered such words.

Instantly, the socialites who were just admiring Faye Sterling and whispering closed their mouths.

It wasn’t Faye Sterling who invited her after all!

Faye Sterling’s smile froze, somewhat incredulous. What did the Queen mean by this?

Had she not clearly replied she’d come? Now saying this, could it be someone else invited her besides me?

George Sterling and Rosalie Ray also looked embarrassed, their expressions instantly turning sour.

If the Sheffield family lost face just now by clinging on, then what difference was there for them now?

Faye Sterling plastered on a stiff smile, saying, "I emailed you, and you agreed to attend; didn’t you forget? I’m Faye Sterling, Caleb Faulkner’s mother."

She assumed the Queen didn’t recognize her identity and reminded her once more.

The Queen regarded her indifferently, still unmoved, politely and distantly speaking, "Apologies, Miss Faye Sterling, because the attendance was confirmed long ago, it was why I informed you I would attend."

Faye Sterling was greatly shocked, feeling her mind was blank, her face flushing exceedingly.

The Queen meant that before her invitation, someone else had already invited her.

And she replied to her about attending merely to inform her of this affair, not agreeing to her invitation to come.