Sienna Everett looked at Julian Forrester in surprise. ’I’ve never heard he had a younger brother.’
The man in the pink shirt enthusiastically introduced himself. "Hey, sister-in-law! I’m Keith Sterling. Julian’s grandpa is my grandpa on my mom’s side!"
Sienna: "..."
’Cousins?’
’Keith Sterling... an interesting name. Sounds like he’s meant to enjoy life to the fullest.’
She had heard of the Sterling Family. They were also one of high society’s most prominent families. So they had this kind of connection to the Forresters.
"Sister-in-law, have a seat!" Keith Sterling was incredibly outgoing, with a witty, humorous personality and the carefree air of a dandy. "Oh my, no wonder my bro used to talk about you all the time! Sister-in-law, you’re seriously gorgeous. You could wipe the floor with a whole crowd of female celebrities, no problem! It’s a pleasure to meet you!"
"Hello." Sienna found it a little hard to adjust to his enthusiasm and chattiness. ’But... Julian used to talk about me all the time?’
She cast a suspicious glance at Julian Forrester.
Julian Forrester shot a sideways glare at Keith Sterling, his eyes carrying a faint warning.
Keith Sterling rubbed his nose, feeling wronged. ’What’s so wrong with saying that? My bro really did mention Sienna Everett’s name all the time.’
The moment Sienna had walked in, Keith’s eyes had lit up.
She was wearing a pale yellow, beaded and embroidered dress that made her look both dainty and radiant.
Moreover, Sienna was naturally fair-skinned, her complexion so pale it seemed to glow. It was so fine and flawless that it was incredibly eye-catching.
What amazed Keith Sterling the most were Sienna’s eyes.
Her clear, lively eyes seemed to hold a pool of spring water, glistening and dewy, exuding an innocently alluring charm.
Sienna walked over and sat on the sofa next to Julian Forrester.
Keith Sterling sat down as well, his gaze sweeping over Julian and Sienna several times. ’A match. A perfect match.’
"Sister-in-law, my bro is so lucky to have married you!"
The corner of Sienna’s mouth twitched slightly. She looked at Julian beside her.
Julian Forrester was also looking at her.
Their eyes met.
The man raised an eyebrow slightly, poured Sienna a cup of tea, and said in a low, husky, and casual voice, "Keith is right."
Sienna: "..."
’Since when did he become such a smooth-talker?’
Sienna blinked in bewilderment and picked up the teacup to take a sip.
Keith Sterling couldn’t sit still. His eyes darted around, and he grinned meaningfully. "Bro, sister-in-law, you two should get to it. When do I get my promotion to uncle?"
’Uncle??’
Sienna almost spat out the water in her mouth.
’This Keith Sterling really has a wild imagination!’
Keith Sterling raised a roguish eyebrow, radiating a devil-may-care charm. "Besides, it’s not just me. There’s also my grandpa... oh, right, your grandpa. He’s also eager to hold his great-grandchild!"
Sienna suddenly understood. ’Could it be that their grandfather sent this Keith Sterling here to check on how she and Julian were getting along?’
She and Julian were supposed to get a divorce by agreement in a year. ’A great-grandchild is out of the question.’
Julian could tell from her expression that she was thinking about the divorce. His gaze darkened instantly. He turned to crush Keith’s spirit and vent his own frustration. "It’s getting late."
The subtext was: you can leave now.
But Keith Sterling wasn’t about to leave. "Bro, bro, let me freeload a meal here! I haven’t even had a meal with sister-in-law yet! Oh, right, sister-in-law, let’s exchange numbers. It’ll be easier to stay in touch~~"
"Sure," Sienna said, her eyes curving into a smile. They exchanged contact information.
It was just that term, "sister-in-law," that she still wasn’t quite used to hearing.
Keith Sterling really did stay for dinner. He didn’t leave until late in the evening, and even then, he was reluctant to go, promising to visit often in the future.
「Everett Family, Living Room.」
Shannon Everett looked at Mason Everett before her, her expression sorrowful. "First Brother, you really can’t come to my finale?"
Mason Everett looked very apologetic, filled with guilt. "Shannon, a problem came up with a project at the company. I have to go abroad, so I really can’t make it to your finale."
Shannon Everett shook her head, appearing very understanding. "It’s okay, First Brother. The company’s business is important, but your health is the most important thing. Don’t just think about work all the time; you need to rest too."
A wave of warmth spread through Mason Everett’s heart. It was so wonderful to have such a sensible sister like Shannon.
’Not like that Sienna Everett, who only ever causes chaos and looks for trouble.’
And now there were even rumors circulating that the Everett Family mistreated Sienna Everett. ’How exactly has the Everett Family mistreated her?’
Wyatt Everett stood up from the sofa. "First Brother, just go and focus on your work. I’ll be with Shannon throughout the finale. And I’m sure our Shannon will definitely take first place this time!"
’After all, aside from Eleanor Yates, he had already bribed the other four judges.’
’They would definitely give Shannon high scores in the finale.’
’As for Eleanor Yates, she was too upright and principled to be the type to accept a bribe.’
’But it didn’t matter. With four out of five judges bought, it would be difficult for Shannon *not* to win first place.’
The Everett family’s father, Morgan Everett, and mother, Sheila Whitaker, came down from upstairs.
Sheila Whitaker had a curvaceous figure and was dressed in a qipao, adorned with glittering jewels.
Hearing her children discussing the finale, Sheila Whitaker lovingly stroked Shannon Everett’s hair. "Shannon’s finale is in a few days. Are only your first and third brothers helping you out? Are your second, fourth, and fifth brothers so busy they can’t spare a single moment to look after you?"
Shannon Everett said sweetly, "Mom, that’s not it. My brothers all sent me messages to encourage me. They’re just really busy!"
Sheila Whitaker shook her head helplessly. "So busy they rarely even come home."
On the surface, it was a complaint, but her tone was filled with pride—pride in her sons, who were all successful in their careers.
Her only source of dissatisfaction was...
"That damn girl, Sienna Everett! It’s one thing for her to make a scene about cutting ties, but how dare she try to steal Shannon’s first place?" Sheila Whitaker’s brows knitted tightly, her feelings for her biological daughter consisting of nothing but disgust and loathing.
’How could I have given birth to a daughter like that, one who can’t compare to Shannon in any way?’
’If I had known, I would have been better off drowning her in the river right after she was born.’
"Mom, maybe Sister..." Shannon lowered her head, coyly pressing her fingertips together. "Maybe Sister is just doing this because she wants your attention... Mom, Dad, First Brother, Third Brother, you should pay more attention to Sister in the future. I’ll be fine."
Hearing this, Sheila Whitaker’s brows furrowed even more. "Shannon, stop saying such things. How have we mistreated that damn girl? We brought her back to the Everett Family, gave her food and drink. Maybe we were a little strict with her sometimes, but spare the rod, spoil the child! You have to be tough to build character!"
"But Mom, Sister is the Everett Family’s biological daughter..."
"Shannon, my sweet girl, how many times has Mommy told you? *You* are my real daughter, even dearer to me than a biological one! Understand?"
"Mhm, I know. Mommy loves me the most." Shannon cooed at Sheila Whitaker, feeling secretly triumphant.
’Oh, Sienna Everett, Sienna Everett... I’ve stolen your brothers’ love, and I’ve stolen your parents’ love. And now, even first place in the *Dancing National Style* finale will be mine!’