Chapter 326: Chapter 326: She Thinks She Deserves to Compete With Her for a Man?
"No matter what the reason, interfering in someone else’s relationship and having an illegitimate child is just wrong and deserves public condemnation."
"How can such a person be a doctor? Who would come here for treatment without worrying that she’ll seduce their husband? Hmph."
"I always wondered how a woman with no roots or background like her could establish herself so quickly in the Imperial Capital; turns out it’s all because she’s selling herself!"
"..."
The voices of insult from all directions flowed into Ann Vaughn’s ears, her expression shifted briefly, and then returned to calm.
She looked at the angry face of Serena Morgan, took a deep breath to calm herself, and asked, "You say I stole your fiancé and had an illegitimate child, then tell me, who is your fiancé?"
"Stop pretending to be innocent! Who else could it be but Elliot!" Serena arrogantly raised her chin, "Don’t think you can marry him just because of that illegitimate child; the Sheridan Family would never accept a bumpkin like you!"
She had long known from Jane that this woman grew up in the countryside and studied something laughable like traditional Chinese medicine.
Soon after she was brought back home, the family business went bankrupt, and she lost her identity as a young lady, now she’s no different from any ordinary person!
How could she compete with her for a man?
Just as Serena sneered with ridicule, a cold voice suddenly reached everyone’s ears, "Serena Morgan, repeat what you just said, I’m your fiancé?"
El...Elliot?!
Serena’s eyes widened as she looked at Ann’s phone, which she didn’t know when Ann had dialed, and saw Eli Sheridan’s cold and handsome face on the screen.
He was looking at her with scorn.
Ann dared?!!
"Eli Sheridan, your fiancée said I’ve not only seduced you but also had an illegitimate child with you, what do you think?" Ann cleared her throat, watching Serena step back repeatedly, and mocked.
Eli’s expression darkened, "Nonsense! I’m single, with no binding to anyone."
With these words, not only did Serena’s expression change, but the guests who had been gossiping also changed faces.
They might not know who Serena is, but they were certainly not unfamiliar with the name Eli Sheridan.
Heir to the wealthiest family in Marinia, acclaimed as the "Light of Marinia," ever since he became the CEO of the Sheridan Group, he had done many impressive things to boost Marinia’s economic development.
Even though this was the Imperial Capital, he frequently appeared in major financial newspapers and programs, well-known to everyone.
However, his fame, even in the Imperial Capital, wasn’t due to his abilities, but rather because of his god-like handsome face from mythologies.
If Cyrus Hawthorne was the ideal "diamond husband" for women all over S Country, then Eli Sheridan was undoubtedly the best "golden boyfriend" choice.
Such a person, let alone a fiancée, even just having a rumored girlfriend would be headline news, known to everyone.
What more, now that the person himself had debunked Serena’s lies, no one present believed her anymore.
"Elliot, you have a special relationship with this woman, of course, you would defend her!" Serena bit her lip, overcome with unwillingness.
She never expected Ann would directly call Eli Sheridan for support!
Moreover, Eli Sheridan was currently in an area abroad with the weakest signal, contacting the outside world would be extremely difficult, but he still managed to take that woman’s call at the right time...
Has she really lost?
How could she lose?
"Serena Morgan, your ability to lie with open eyes truly leaves me impressed, I can’t wait to ask Uncle Morgan how he raises his daughter." Eli’s expression was icy, patience fading from his eyes.
"You can’t do this to me!" Serena panicked, tears welling in her eyes, "I helped you, and you said you’d repay me!"
"That’s why you’re still standing here talking to me, thanks to that favor. If I hear such rumors from anyone again, you better consider how long that favor can last."
Every word Eli uttered was hurtful to the extreme, turning the once arrogant and willful young lady’s face pale with embarrassment.
Serena couldn’t hold back any longer, covering her face, she shoved past the bystanders and ran out.
"Wait!" Ann suddenly called out to her.
"What more do you want?!" Serena’s eyes were filled with hatred so intense that, if looks could kill, she would have turned Ann into a sieve.
But her hostility was nothing in front of Ann, who simply raised her injured hand.
"You scratched my hand but haven’t compensated me. According to Article 234 of the Criminal Law for intentional injury, you face imprisonment, detention, or surveillance for up to three years." Ann smiled innocently, "So, would you prefer to settle privately or meet at the precinct?"
"You!" Serena’s tears had smeared her makeup, she’d never encountered someone so bullying, how could scratching someone twice be against the law!
After receiving her "compensation," Ann barely restrained from whistling, but with others still around, she went over to the window.
Seeing her phone was still on a video call, Ann quickly replaced her smug smile with a cute expression, "Elliot, you can’t blame me, every debt has a debtor, right?"
After all, reaching out to Eli Sheridan for help was the quickest and most convenient way, she was simply too lazy.
Eli couldn’t help but chuckle angrily, "You little brat, you only think of me in such moments, just to use me to shut others up?"
"Hehe." Ann chuckled, "Can’t help it, I just love to keep my reputation intact."
"Next time she bullies you, let me know directly, coincidentally, my team is idle, and bankrupting a mere Morgan Family is a good opportunity for them to get some practice."
After saying this, he hung up the phone.
Ann’s mouth twitched, Brother, the "mere Morgan Family" in your words is one of the top financial groups in Marinia.
"Sorry, those who spread rumors in the crowd earlier, please leave immediately, and henceforth our studio will never serve you!" Sherry pointed out a few individuals among the crowd, speaking coldly.
If it were merely spreading rumors, a clarification would suffice.
But just listening to those people slander Ann was enough to infuriate Sherry to the point that if not for two others stopping her, she almost rushed over.
What kind of people are they!
The guests who came today were for the bi-monthly free consultation and medicine, the studio doesn’t charge any fees, instead, subsidizes from its own pocket.
Even though they aren’t seeking gratitude or thanks, as Ann’s intention was originally to do some good within her power, accumulate fortune for Kenny.
But are the studio’s services something they deserve? Not being grateful is one thing, but spiteful words in return is really disheartening.