CHAPTER 9: CHAPTER 9: SIMPLY OVERESTIMATING HERSELF

Being praised and flattered by these women, Faye Sterling felt greatly satisfied.

She shyly said, "Aunties, you flatter me. I’m just casually playing around at home."

"Oh dear, if you can do so well just playing around, what would happen if you got serious?"

"Exactly, Rosalie, I heard the Faulkner Family’s second son isn’t married yet, will he be coming today?"

Someone started quietly inquiring about the Faulkner Family, clearly aiming to connect with them through the Sterling Family.

Rosalie Ray basked in their accolades, her face beaming, and smiled, "Faye’s uncle, I’m not sure if he’ll come, but Alaric is definitely coming."

"Of course, it’s Old Master Sterling’s birthday banquet today, President Faulkner will surely come."

In the midst of the joyful atmosphere, someone suddenly questioned, "By the way, will the eldest Miss Sterling, Eleanor, be coming?"

The mention of this startled everyone.

Even Rosalie Ray’s expression darkened, as she scoffed, "Seven years ago, Eleanor became pregnant out of wedlock and gave birth to a stillborn child of an old man, tarnishing her reputation.

Our Sterling Family sent her abroad long ago to fend for herself. It’d be better if that disgraceful thing didn’t come back, saving us from shame."

Faye Sterling sighed softly, "Alas, sister just took a wrong step, let’s not talk bad about her."

Everyone knew the situation and immediately said, "Faye, you’re so kind-hearted, it was Eleanor who did wrong, yet she doesn’t even return for Old Master Sterling’s birthday. That’s unforgivable."

Rosalie and Faye exchanged a barely noticeable sly smile.

Back then, they exposed Eleanor’s scandal, ruining her reputation in Veridia City, and promptly sent her abroad. She’s probably already dead by now.

They gave her no assistance, even snatching the things Old Master Sterling later sent.

"Indeed, even if her reputation is tarnished, she should come back for such an occasion."

At that moment, someone suddenly remarked, "I heard that Eleanor has already returned and even opened a jewelry company."

The woman speaking had bought accessories from a brand under Eleanor’s company.

Because she liked the designs, she inquired about the owner and unexpectedly discovered it was Eleanor.

Her words surprised everyone.

"Really? She’s already back? When did that happen?"

"Eleanor started a jewelry company? Could she be following in Faye’s footsteps?"

"I think so, probably seeing how successful Faye is, she wanted to try it herself."

"Ha, she really is overestimating herself, Faye has the support of the Faulkner Group and is a master’s successor, what does she have? There’s no way she can measure up."

Rosalie and Faye both furrowed their brows.

Eleanor has already returned? And even started a jewelry company? Why didn’t they know?

However, the two quickly composed themselves.

Faye gave a slight smile, softly saying, "Oh yeah, sister is back. After all, she’s a daughter of the Sterling Family, grandfather couldn’t bear seeing her suffer outside."

Her words were ambiguous, but everyone misunderstood, thinking the Sterling Family funded Eleanor to start her company.

After all, starting a company isn’t a small matter, ordinary people need funds to get started.

Immediately, everyone exclaimed, "Ah, Eleanor really has made the Sterling Family worry, let’s hope she manages well this time, given her reputation isn’t good anymore."

Eleanor’s reputation was ruined, so no one from the elite families would marry her, focusing on career development seemed necessary.

Someone sneered, "I bet even with a company, she won’t succeed, she can’t compare to Faye."

"Indeed, considering, the Sterling Family’s kindness, had it been our family, someone ruining our reputation like that would’ve been kicked out long ago, severing all ties."

Faye Sterling was at her peak, not only poised to become Mrs. Faulkner but also booming in business.

Compared to Eleanor, who fell into disgrace, fled abroad to dodge the situation, and still dared not return.

In everyone’s eyes, the difference was crystal clear.