Chapter 212: Chapter 212

Eleanor Linden felt a chilling sensation down her back, her hands by her side clenched tightly. How could that despicable woman Serena possibly be the daughter of Imperia’s wealthiest family? She dressed so simply every day, clearly like a pauper!

Seeing Eleanor’s stunned face, Mrs. Linden angrily pinched her arm and whispered sternly.

"What are you daydreaming about!? Why didn’t you tell me earlier that you and the Everett Family’s Sixth Miss are classmates! You must maintain a good relationship with her. Whether the Linden Family can survive all depends on you. If you mess this up, I won’t forgive you!"

Listening to Mrs. Linden’s words, Eleanor’s face grew even darker. Thinking about the things she had done before, the chill on her back intensified.

At the same time, she silently felt relieved in her heart that luckily, the person she threw into The Pit today was Summer Miller and not Serena; otherwise, everything would be over!

"Mrs. Everett, why don’t we let the children play in the garden so they don’t feel so restricted around us?"

Jocelyn Sterling wanted her precious daughter to play with peers her age, so she naturally agreed, "Sure, Serena, why don’t you take Miss Linden for a stroll in the garden?"

"Okay." Serena nodded in agreement, but there was an icy glint in her eyes as she looked at Eleanor, making her shiver.

"By the way, Mrs. Everett, I have one thing to ask of you. Could the Everett Family please not withdraw their investment from the Linden Family..."

Jocelyn interrupted her coldly, "I’ve handed over company matters to my eldest son. Talking to me won’t help; you’ll have to go find Elliot!"

Hearing Jocelyn’s obvious refusal, Mrs. Linden became even more anxious. They had already tried to approach Elliot Everett, but he wouldn’t even see them. That’s why she came to the Everett Family to test her luck!

Mrs. Linden could only lean close to Eleanor and whisper, "Eleanor, you saw it yourself. Mrs. Everett is not willing to help us. Only by getting along well with the Everett Family’s Sixth Miss and asking her to plead for us can we save the Linden Family!"

Eleanor felt even more terrified inside but had to agree reluctantly, "I... I know!"

If the family found out she had already deeply offended Serena, she would be done for!

If she had known early on that Serena, the despicable woman, was the daughter of Imperia’s richest family, she would never have done those things to her!

Eleanor was now filled with regret, following Serena to the garden with a heart heavy with anxiety.

The Everett Family was the capital of Imperia, and every corner of the villa was exquisite and luxurious. Eleanor couldn’t help but feel a tinge of jealousy in her heart.

She had assumed that her status was far above Serena’s and could crush her underfoot. Yet now, she had to humble herself before this despicable woman!

Though Eleanor was unwilling to bow down and apologize, she had no choice but to do so.

"Serena, I’m sorry... everything was my fault before... please, don’t hold it against me..."

Having to humbly apologize to someone she wished dead was more painful than death itself!

Seeing Eleanor’s demeanor, Serena lazily crossed her long, straight legs and sneered.

"Is this your apology?"

Eleanor bit her lip hard, suppressing the bitterness in her heart. Serena, that despicable woman, was just fortunate to be born into a good family!

Despite having apologized, she was still so aggressive!

"What more do you want? I’ve already apologized to you, and although we had some conflicts, I didn’t cause you any substantial harm. Why can’t you forgive me?"

Listening to her shameless words, Serena’s extremely beautiful fox-like eyes grew even colder, "What you did to Summer Miller is more than deserving of death!"

Serena was fiercely protective, and if Eleanor dared to touch those around her, she should be prepared to suffer the consequences!

Eleanor widened her eyes in disbelief, "So, the Everett Family withdrawing their investment was your doing, just to get back at me?"

Serena lazily nodded, "Yes, this is just the beginning."

For what Eleanor did to Summer, Serena would make her pay back a hundredfold.

"You... you despicable person, you’ve ruined our family..."

Eleanor, filled with rage and losing her mind, lunged at Serena, extending her hands to scratch her face.

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Just as Jocelyn walked out and saw this scene, her expression changed instantly, and she rushed over to instinctively protect Serena.

"Serena, don’t be afraid; Mom is here to protect you!"

Eleanor was shocked to see Jocelyn suddenly appear and stood frozen, not daring to advance further.

Following close behind, Mrs. Linden saw the scene unfold, her face changing dramatically. She first shot Eleanor a venomous glare, then quickly stepped forward in an attempt to placate Jocelyn.

"Mrs. Everett, there must be some misunderstanding here..."

Unlike her gentle demeanor toward Serena, Jocelyn turned and glared angrily at Eleanor and her mother, exuding the aura of a matriarch.

"Get out of my sight! Let me tell you, our Everett Family is not only withdrawing our investment from the Linden Family but will also make sure you’re blacklisted across all industries. Your family is headed for bankruptcy!"

"Dare to lay hands on my precious daughter, and I’ll make you pay a severe price!"

Before Mrs. Linden could finish pleading, Jocelyn immediately called for security to forcefully eject the mother and daughter from the Everett household.

Mrs. Linden had never been in such a disgraceful situation. She vented all her anger on Eleanor by giving her a harsh slap.

"I told you to maintain a good relationship with the Everett Family’s Sixth Miss, you fool! Not only did you mess it up, but now the Everett Family hates us!"

"Boo hoo hoo..." Eleanor was dizzy from the slap, holding her face and sobbing, "Mom, it’s all Serena’s fault... she ruined our Linden Family..."

"Shut up!" Mrs. Linden reprimanded her harshly, a murderous glint in her eyes, "The Everett Family dotes on Serena. How dare you insult her? Do you think the Linden Family hasn’t suffered enough? Even just the Everett Family is enough to push us into bankruptcy. Not to mention, the Quinn Family is engaged to the Everett Family. If they make a move, we’ll be doomed!

"You’ve caused irreparable damage between the Everett and Linden Families, and there’s no hope for investment now. Prepare for your father to arrange a marriage alliance with President Miller!"

"No, Mom..." Eleanor trembled with fear, crying even harder, "Mom, please, don’t make me marry President Miller..."

President Miller was already in his forties, old, ugly, and violent, with three deceased wives. If she were married off to him, her life would be over!

"You have no say in this!"