CHAPTER 200: CHAPTER 200: SIX DNA REPORTS, ONE ANSWER

"It’s the Sterling Family! Why is the entire Sterling Family here?"

"Even Old Master Sterling is here; he hasn’t attended a banquet in ages. Did he come personally because of the Lancaster Family?"

"The Lancaster and Sterling Families have always been at odds, haven’t they? Why would the entire Sterling Family attend the Lancaster’s engagement party?"

The sight of the entire Sterling Family appearing together was indeed rare.

Everyone was incessantly speculating.

Old Master Sterling stood firm, his cane firmly striking the ground, gazing imposingly at Gregory Lancaster.

"Repeat what you just said, who is unworthy of your Lancaster Family?"

Gregory Lancaster frowned, unsure of what the old man was up to this time.

Last time it was at the hospital; now the entire family is here for the banquet.

Old Master Sterling used to never meddle in others’ affairs.

If it was for Sophie last time, it was understandable.

This time bringing the entire family for Ivy Summers seems a bit far-fetched.

"Old Master Sterling, what exactly do you want? This is a matter of the Lancaster Family; why do you keep interfering?"

Old Master Sterling snorted, "I’ll settle the scores with your Lancaster Family later."

Saying this, Old Master Sterling’s gaze turned to Ivy Summers. The previously strong and stern expression softened instantly, his eyes uncontrollably trembling, fixated on Ivy Summers.

Old Master Sterling’s gaze was too complex. Ivy Summers was full of confusion, "Old Master Sterling, you..."

The words halted as a warm and aged hand landed gently on her head, "Child..."

Ivy Summers instinctively retracted her neck, her eyes slightly trembling like stars.

Looking at Old Master Sterling, suddenly an unthinkable possibility filled her heart.

"Call me Grandpa!"

A buzzing sound occurred; Ivy Summers’ eyes widened, her body quivering slightly before freezing.

What?

Grandpa?

"You?"

Did she hear it wrong?

Grandpa?

Could her mother really be... That’s impossible... Could her mother have had cosmetic surgery... But she’s never heard of her mother having surgery... Not hearing about it doesn’t mean it never happened... But why would her mother get cosmetic surgery! What is going on?

Ivy Summers’ mind went blank, stiff for a long time, looking at the elderly man before her with tears in his eyes, looking at her with guilt and affection, not daring to acknowledge it for a moment.

She even doubted if she had heard it wrong.

Chloe Caldwell, with red eyes, approached to remind Ivy Summers, "Ivy, quick, call him Grandpa. He’s your grandfather."

"Grandpa?" Ivy Summers’ voice carried probing, hesitation, and confusion. Just as she was about to ask if the old man might have made a mistake, he gently embraced her.

Ivy Summers’ body was entirely stiff.

Because she never imagined or dared to believe this was real.

The old man’s hand gently patted her back, "Child, you are indeed a child of the Sterlings. Your mother is my daughter!"

Her eyes suddenly grew wet; perhaps she had suffered too much before. As Old Master Sterling gently embraced her, telling her she’s a child of the Sterlings, a warmth filled her heart, as if a strength had become her backbone, so she no longer had to be alone.

"Is... is this true?"

Old Master Sterling’s tears fell, "Yes, it’s true."

"Are you really my grandfather? Is my mother your daughter?"

"Yes, I am your grandfather. Your mother is my daughter, my only daughter."

On the way here, Old Master Sterling was entirely silent. When he saw the result repeated in all six paternity test reports, he paused for a full minute.

Because from that moment, he had truly and completely lost someone.

Never to see them again in this lifetime.

And from that moment, he had gained someone.

A granddaughter!

The daughter of his most beloved daughter!

He didn’t know whether to cry or laugh; this mix of sorrow and joy was indescribable.

Ivy Summers emerged from Old Master Sterling’s embrace; the news was so sudden that she had to ask again, "Really, is it truly confirmed?"

Ivy Summers didn’t want to experience empty joy.

Nor did she want a drama of mistaken identities to occur later!

"Six reports with the same answer, identical birthmarks, Ivy, if it weren’t one hundred percent confirmed, Grandpa wouldn’t come to find you."

But... how to explain that different face?

Was it really cosmetic surgery?

That’s a face completely transformed!

This meant her mother’s face had undergone significant cosmetic changes before.

What would drive someone so indifferent to choose cosmetic surgery?

"Ivy, quickly call him grandfather," Chloe Caldwell reminded.

Ivy Summers looked at the elderly man before her, her eyes brimming with a multitude of emotions—apprehension, shock, bitterness, and surprise...

Her lips trembled, and Ivy hesitated for a long time before finally looking at the man in front of her and uttering, "Grandfather..."

"Yes," Old Master Sterling responded, tears continuously streaming down his face.

Everyone, except for the members of the Sterling Family, was stunned.

"Did I hear that right? Grandfather?"

"Ivy Summers is Old Master Sterling’s granddaughter?"

"This... How is this possible? Wasn’t Old Master Sterling’s daughter missing for decades?"

"Yeah, this is unbelievable. Ivy Summers is actually Old Master Sterling’s granddaughter!"

"Wow, is this true? My sister-in-law is actually from the Sterling Family?" Zachary Lancaster approached Damien Lancaster, "Brother, when did this happen?"

It couldn’t have been a sudden discovery by Old Master Sterling, could it?

"A while back."

Old Master Sterling conducted a kinship test a while back.

Damien Lancaster looked at the tearful woman and was happy for her.

In the past, Ivy Summers had always thought it impossible for her to be connected to the Sterling Family.

But fate works in mysterious ways.

The Sterling Family saved Sophie, unexpectedly finding their granddaughter and the whereabouts of their daughter who had been missing for over thirty years.

Unfortunately, Ivy’s mother had already passed away; otherwise, this scene would have been even more heartwarming.

After acknowledging his granddaughter, Old Master Sterling was ready to address those who had wronged her.

Chloe Caldwell squeezed Ivy Summers’ hand, filled with excitement, "I never thought your mother was truly Grace, and you are indeed the granddaughter of Old Master Sterling. From now on, you’re part of the Sterling Family. Don’t worry, we in the Sterling Family are united. Anyone who dares to bully you won’t get away with it."

Leon Lynn nodded, happily saying, "That’s right. If anything happens in the future, come to your uncle, me, or your other uncles and cousins. We’ll stand up for you."

Second Uncle Caleb Sterling said, "Yes, Ivy, from now on, we’re family."

Third Uncle Raymond Sterling added, "Exactly."

Listening to these words, Ivy felt touched yet still somewhat unreal.

"Alright, alright, let’s not make it sound like Ivy is easily bullied. She’s not someone to be trifled with." Chloe Caldwell had watched the news these past few days and knew that Ivy Summers was the mysterious auctioneer who had recently gone viral online.

She had watched Ivy’s previous auction clips and was amazed, especially the part about the True and False Gourd Bottle and refusing to remove her veil, which was the most gratifying to watch.

Leon Lynn said, "I’m just worried about her. She must have gone through a lot over the years outside, Grace..."

When mentioning Ivy’s mother, Leon Lynn’s eyes dimmed, words left unsaid.

"Cousin, I never imagined you truly became my cousin, so now I’m Sophie’s uncle!" Kyle Sterling’s main concern was still Sophie.

He didn’t expect that within a month, he would transition from being a brother to an uncle.

Sophie was truly his grandniece now!

This feeling was really amazing.

Kyle Sterling said, "Where’s Sophie, where’s Sophie? Let me see Sophie. Has that little girl missed me after not seeing me for so many days?"

"Sophie is at home, but she misses you a lot and often mentions you with her two brothers," Ivy Summers replied with a smile.

Kyle Sterling grinned from ear to ear upon hearing this, "That little girl has a conscience. Wait, I’m not just Sophie’s uncle but also Nathan’s and Leo’s uncle. I suddenly became the uncle of three kids! What an upgrade in status!"

Kyle Sterling’s eyes lit up, eager to meet the three children.

But Chloe Caldwell pulled him back.

"Finish the important matters first."

Old Master Sterling looked at Gregory Lancaster and asked, "Gregory Lancaster, is my granddaughter not good enough for your Lancaster Family?"

Gregory Lancaster frowned, watching the scene before him, his eyes full of doubt, "Old Master Sterling, could you be mistaken? How could Ivy Summers be your granddaughter?"

Gregory Lancaster was from the same generation as Old Master Sterling’s daughter.

Gregory had seen Old Master Sterling’s daughter and also seen Ivy’s mother; they were not the same person, although both had the surname Sterling, their first names were different.

So how could Ivy Summers be connected to the Sterling Family?

"Old Master Sterling, aren’t you confused? You shouldn’t randomly acknowledge people as your granddaughter."

Old Master Sterling snorted coldly, his eyes sharp, "You might be confused, but I’m not. I’ve already done a kinship test. Ivy is definitely my biological granddaughter."

Gregory Lancaster shook his head, "I’ve seen Ivy’s mother, and I’ve seen your daughter. They’re not the same person. You’re really mistaken. Kinship tests can be tampered with. For something this significant, I suggest you go back and verify it clearly."

A lady nearby said, "I also saw Ivy’s mother in the past, and I’ve seen Old Master Sterling’s daughter before. She was beautiful, and even though it’s been so many years, I haven’t forgotten her face, which is different from Ivy’s mother. Compared to Miss Sterling, Ivy’s mother was much more ordinary. Old Master Sterling, don’t make such a mistake."

Old Master Sterling wouldn’t listen to these words.

He knew clearly whether a mistake had been made.

In fact, upon discovering the birthmark, he already had a premonition.

That birthmark existed on his wife, existed on his daughter, existed on Ivy, and even Sophie had it! It was hardly a coincidence!

However... the difference in appearance...

Old Master Sterling couldn’t explain the reason for the time being.

But there was no doubt that Ivy Summers was indeed his biological granddaughter.

"None of you need to say anything more. I’ve lived so many years; if I can’t even recognize my own granddaughter, it would have been a wasted life. I’m here to declare that Ivy Summers is indeed my granddaughter, daughter of Marcus Sterling. Gregory Lancaster, stop changing the subject and answer me, is my granddaughter not good enough for your son?"