Chapter 3

Julian roared, "No! It's you, Elara, you set me up!"

My mom, enraged, stepped forward and slapped him hard!

"You beast, you're the one who debased yourself! How dare you blame us?"

"If the Harringtons don't give me an explanation today, I'll immediately contact the press!"

"Mrs. Harrington, you should check the surveillance to see who drugged Julian!"

"After all, this animal didn't even spare a man earlier!"

Thinking of how Julian had been thrusting against a man earlier, Mrs. Harrington was beside herself with rage. Her face pale, she glared at Julian with venomous eyes.

Seraphina whimpered, "Auntie, it's all my fault, but I really love him. Why don't you let him and I…"

"Shut up!"

Mrs. Harrington cut her off without hesitation. "Your marriage is *not* up to you!"

I understood. Mrs. Harrington had married into the Harrington family herself, and Seraphina was her carefully groomed protégée. Naturally, she wanted to make the best use of her.

All these years of pampering her like her own daughter, wasn't it all in hopes of selling her for a good price?

She at least expected Seraphina to marry someone of equal social standing. What was Julian? Mrs. Harrington wouldn't even deign to look at him.

Mrs. Harrington took a deep breath. "Check the surveillance!"

Seraphina, still wrapped in the bedsheet, stood up. "Don't check! I did it willingly!"

"Auntie, I want to marry him! Elara just broke off her engagement anyway!"

Julian, hearing this, immediately grew excited. "Yes, I made a mistake, and I'm willing to take responsibility! I'll marry her!"

"You'll marry her?" Mrs. Harrington was so furious she clutched her chest, as if she might faint any second.

With things escalating to this point, Mrs. Harrington was in a bind.

Mr. Harrington arrived. Seeing the scene, his face darkened. He ordered the guests to disperse, leaving only our two families and Julian.

The surveillance footage quickly emerged. It showed a servant from the banquet, but surprisingly, Seraphina was directing her.

Seeing this, I couldn't help but say coolly, "Miss Seraphina, quite the talent! Today has certainly been an eye-opener!"

Mr. Harrington looked at me. "This is Seraphina's fault. To make amends, you can name your price!"

My heart leaped at his words!

Alexander Harrington was not like his wife, Sarah. He was cunning and deeply calculating. If not now, when would be a better time to profit?

"The Quantum Pharmaceuticals contract. Our Sterling family wants it."

Hearing me say this, my parents clenched their fists. Alexander merely pondered for a moment, then agreed.

"Alright, I'll arrange it. However, Miss Sterling, about today's events, I hope you'll keep it under wraps!"

"Mr. Harrington, rest assured, we're not gossips."

With Alexander Harrington's promise, my parents and I left.

Before leaving, I glanced at Julian. I hoped he'd be lucky!

As we stepped outside, I could still hear screams echoing from within.

My mom was still shaken. "Elara, how could you dare to ask him for that contract? It's worth two billion!"

"They owe me this!"

Seraphina caused such a scandal, and at the Harrington's house no less. If word got out, it would only bring shame upon their family.

He used two billion to buy our silence. Someone would still have to take the fall for today's mess.

That unlucky scapegoat could only be Julian. But judging by Seraphina's attitude, she wouldn't let him down.

However, a Seraphina who had lost her usefulness would never get another penny from the Harringtons!

In my past life, Julian always blamed me, saying I made him lose the chance to climb higher.

He wasn't satisfied with just using my family's resources and connections; he was foolishly ambitious, trying to latch onto the Harringtons.

This life, I'm giving you the chance. Let's see if you can seize it!

Too bad Alexander Harrington came along.

Julian, your good days are over!

I promised Alexander Harrington I wouldn't say anything, but there's no such thing as a completely soundproof wall.

Especially with so many people there that day, even if the Harringtons tried to seal it up, the rumors still got out.