Chapter 340: Seraphina’s Next Target (4)

Chapter 340: Chapter 340: Seraphina’s Next Target (4)

Walter Sterling laughed heartily, leaving Seraphina Sterling speechless. He was showing her off again! ’When will Grandpa ever break this habit of showing off his granddaughter? But from the looks of it, this habit will be hard to change! I never thought getting into Aethelgard University would make Grandpa so happy! If I had known, I would have announced the news sooner!’

Mr. Hale said nothing more. He closed his eyes, waiting for his target to appear.

It was Justin Hale who spoke up. "I never expected Miss Sterling to be so brilliant. To get into the Apex Premier Academy even after skipping grades... That’s a level of intelligence not just anyone possesses."

"You flatter me, Mr. Hale. It’s not something that can be achieved with a sharp mind alone. It also requires diligence and hard work. Otherwise, even the highest IQ is useless!" Seraphina Sterling kept an eye on the auction on stage while verbally sparring with Justin Hale. ’Although the patriarch of the Hale Family no longer manages the company’s affairs, he still has a say in who the heir will be!’

’Justin Hale is certainly clever. Winning the old man’s favor is far more advantageous than being valued by his own father! Austin Hale favors Zion Hale, but the Hale family’s old man leans more toward Justin Hale. The Hale Family’s power struggle is going to be quite a show!’

"Seraphina, when did you meet that Hale boy? He’s the smartest of his generation in the Hale Family! And he’s got a real knack for business! You should learn from him when you have the chance!" Walter Sterling suddenly realized something. Although his granddaughter didn’t usually like to attend gatherings of rich heirs and rarely participated in business-related banquets, she had somehow gotten to know many very important people!

For instance, the two sons of the Hale Family, the Gallagher boy, and even people from the Quinn Family, one of Aethelgard’s most powerful clans. This granddaughter’s network was not to be underestimated! Realizing this, Walter Sterling grinned even more happily, his eyebrows practically dancing with joy.

"We met in Tollan Town. We’ve only met a few times, so we don’t know each other well. Mr. Hale certainly has a gift for business, and I will be sure to study hard and ask for his guidance carefully!" Seraphina Sterling maintained her warm, gentle smile. ’I will crush every single one of Justin Hale’s businesses! I will uproot the Hale Family!’

"Grandpa, I like this one! Please bid on it for me!" The moment the Snow Hall Inkstone appeared, Seraphina Sterling’s eyes were fixed on it. ’Mr. Hale’s target is this very inkstone! Back in Tollan Town, Philip Hale fought me for this Snow Hall Inkstone just to honor the old man. The inkstone I went through so much trouble to keep... of course I have to sell it for a good price! This is one of my main goals for coming tonight!’

"The Snow Hall Inkstone used by Dongpo Sullivan? Seraphina, why do you like such an old antique? Don’t girls usually like pretty jewelry and things like that? Why have you set your sights on this? There are jade bracelets, jade pendants, and rings coming up later—things you can actually wear. Won’t you reconsider?" Walter Sterling frowned; he really couldn’t see what was so great about this inkstone.

In truth, collecting was like that. It all depended on the place an item held in your heart and how much you were willing to spend to acquire it. Collecting has always been a rich man’s game. Just like Mr. Hale, no matter how expensive this Snow Hall Inkstone became, he would bid on it. Such is the persistence of a collector.

"Grandpa, this is where you don’t understand! I’ve been practicing my calligraphy lately, and I happen to need an inkstone! This is an inkstone used by the great calligrapher Dongpo Sullivan! If I use it, maybe my handwriting will improve faster, you know? Quick, Grandpa, you have to seize this opportunity! Don’t let someone else win it!" Seraphina Sterling repeatedly urged him, her tone exceptionally earnest. This left Walter Sterling speechless, and he could only brace himself to bid.