Chapter 506: An Unattended Birthday Banquet (6)

Chapter 506: Chapter 506: An Unattended Birthday Banquet (6)

Seraphina Sterling was unaware of Shelby Fenton’s scheme. At that moment, she was sitting patiently as a makeup artist bustled about her face. She had no idea what sort of look she was being painted into and suddenly felt like a lamb to the slaughter!

Meanwhile, at the Fenton residence, Shelby Fenton was also busy with her own preparations. To ensure her plan was foolproof, she had notified many of her classmates, including members of her school clubs. Her goal was crystal clear: to leave Seraphina Sterling’s birthday party completely empty of guests! She wanted to humiliate her to no end! After finishing her makeup and hearing the elegant music floating up from downstairs, Shelby took it upon herself to call Seraphina.

"I hear it’s your birthday today. Let me start by wishing you a happy birthday!"

’Shelby Fenton?’ "Thank you!"

"But I’m afraid you’ll only be able to have a small celebration with your family today. The people you invited won’t be coming! I’m so terribly sorry, but my family is hosting a party tonight, and we sent out invitations far and wide. Everyone will probably be coming to my house, so of course, they won’t have a chance to attend your birthday party!" Shelby Fenton’s voice was dripping with sarcasm.

"Oh? Is that so? Well, have a wonderful time!" Seraphina couldn’t care less about this. ’The birthday party was Grandfather’s idea in the first place. Mother probably doesn’t care about keeping up appearances, and I care even less! It’s just a birthday. There’s no need to make such a big fuss!’

Not hearing the panic and anger she’d expected, Shelby Fenton was vexed. "Hmph! No need to pretend you’re calm. You’re going to be utterly humiliated this time! The eldest daughter of the Sterling Family’s eighteenth birthday party, and not a single guest shows up to wish her well... A joke like that will be all over our social circles by tomorrow! I’d like to see how you’ll dare to show your face then!"

"And what’s more, I’ve invited a lot of our classmates over today. This story won’t just spread through high society; it’ll be all over our department and the entire school! It’s pointless to act composed now. Let’s see if you can still be so composed at school tomorrow when you hear all the other students mocking you and looking down on you. Now *that* would be impressive!" With that, Shelby Fenton hung up the phone.

Seraphina glanced at her phone, completely speechless. ’Is there something wrong with Shelby Fenton’s brain? When did I ever say I cared about such superficial things? It’s just a birthday. Not everyone treats it like it’s the most important day of the year! So what if nobody comes? It’s not like I’ll lose a pound of flesh over it!’

After being meticulously styled, Seraphina went straight downstairs. The main hall was indeed nearly empty. It seemed Shelby Fenton had been telling the truth. However, she wasn’t particularly bothered by it. ’It’s just that Grandfather will probably be very hurt,’ she thought.

Walking in her crystal-heeled shoes, Seraphina went to Walter Sterling’s side. "Grandfather, it’s just a birthday. Having my family’s well wishes is more than enough. You don’t need to worry so much about the rest! As long as I’m happy, that’s what matters."

"That’s right, Dad. Seraphina is right. It’s perfectly fine for us to just celebrate a birthday together as a family! Anyone else who came wouldn’t be offering their sincere blessings anyway!"

Kimberly Jennings also chimed in, trying to comfort the old man. She knew he had always wanted to throw a grand party for Seraphina to let all the prominent families in Aethelgard know that the Sterling Family had a daughter named Seraphina Sterling. He had hoped to use this birthday party to realize that dream, but he never imagined it would clash with the Fenton Family’s party. The event was supposed to have already started, and by now, many guests should have arrived. Yet, only a few had shown up. Of course, the old man was disheartened.

"Easy for you to say. It’s not like you don’t know how much effort Dad put into this birthday party. For something like this to happen right at the very beginning, how could he not care? You’re just too laid-back!" Jasmine Faulkner shot Kimberly Jennings a look and started bickering with her again.