Chapter 179: Chapter 179

The soft knock on the door pulled Sienna Quinn back from her thoughts. She put on a jacket, opened the door, and looked at the servant standing there.

"The old lady wants you to go to her room, she said there’s something she wants to discuss with you."

Looking for her? Sienna couldn’t understand what Old Mrs. Quinn was up to. Since last night, her attitude towards Evan Quinn had been confusing; did the old lady truly like Evan, or was she deliberately trying to get closer?

Old Mrs. Quinn was sitting on the sofa watching the news. Hearing the door open, she looked up and saw Sienna.

Sienna sat on the sofa opposite Old Mrs. Quinn. On the coffee table was a small gift box that seemed to have been there for a while, with a somewhat old-fashioned design.

Having such a thing placed on the table aroused Sienna’s curiosity.

Old Mrs. Quinn put down the newspaper and pushed the gift box in front of Sienna: "This is my birthday gift for you, I think you’ll like it."

Sienna accepted the gift box, feeling genuinely curious about this present.

Opening the box, she found a delicate pin inside. Although the carved design was somewhat outdated, the craftsmanship was exquisite. Twenty years ago, it was probably the most popular style.

But... why give this to her?

Noticing her confusion, Old Mrs. Quinn fell into thought and slowly said: "This was the brooch your mother wore at her wedding. I think it should be important to you."

Sienna looked at the brooch in her hand; it turned out to be the one her mother wore at her wedding.

When she abruptly left five years ago, she didn’t take anything that belonged to her parents. By the time she returned, their belongings were long gone, leaving not a single item for her to remember them by.

Holding it carefully to her chest, she murmured, "Thank you, grandma." At this moment, Sienna hesitated, wondering if she had misunderstood her grandmother. Perhaps, in her grandmother’s heart, her parents and she had always been there, only that her own hatred blinded her.

Old Mrs. Quinn clearly saw the tears in Sienna’s eyes. She felt a slight tightness in her chest, realizing perhaps she was indeed getting old, being moved by a single tear.

Sienna raised her head and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Old Mrs. Quinn, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke: "Tonight, many friends and clients will be coming; you know what I mean, right?"

"I’ll play my part well, considering it as the reward for this brooch."

Old Mrs. Quinn looked at her with satisfaction; she was indeed smart, grasping her meaning instantly.

Sienna remained silent for a while. The intention behind this birthday party was always strong, at least in doing this she could accept it. She added a final remark: "But if anyone crosses the line with me, don’t blame me for not being polite."

"Claire won’t provoke you," Old Mrs. Quinn said. "There’s another matter regarding you and Landon Lawson. The strength of Lawson Group is unparalleled, so I hope you two can reconcile."

Sienna’s eyes suddenly sharpened, and all the goodwill she had just developed towards Old Mrs. Quinn vanished without a trace. Did Old Mrs. Quinn really care about her?

"Grandma... do you consider me part of the Quinn Family?"

"What are you saying? When have I not considered you part of the Quinn Family?" Old Mrs. Quinn frowned, wondering what kind of trouble Sienna was causing now.

Sienna lifted her gaze, meeting her eyes, a bitter smile spreading at the corners of her mouth.

"I’ve been back for such a long time, and each time I see you, it’s always about benefits and family reputation. You’ve never asked about my and Landon’s matters, never asked why I left without a word, why Landon and I separated, only opening and closing your mouth to ask me to get back with him. I’m afraid I’m not part of the Quinn Family; I’m a tool for the Quinn Family to climb higher."

It turned out this brooch wasn’t genuinely considered by Old Mrs. Quinn for her, but had ulterior motives.

Seeing the disappointment in Sienna’s eyes, Old Mrs. Quinn remained unmoved, feeling no wrong in her actions.

"Born into the Quinn Family, one must make sacrifices for it; it’s a responsibility from birth."

"Responsibility? What a shameless family," Sienna laughed coldly.

Old Mrs. Quinn squinted, her expression darkening.

The phone vibrated. Sienna opened the email sent by Felix Orwell, her brows slightly furrowed, her lips curling into a smile. Her own boss really had a knack for things.

Vera Yates was doing a skincare routine with closed eyes; due to frequent makeup, her skin wasn’t in particularly good condition. Before important occasions, she always came for meticulous care.

"Miss Vance, your skincare is complete."

Vera opened her eyes, nodding politely at the beautician, picked up the constantly vibrating phone beside her, and said apologetically to the beautician: "I’ll take a call."

The beautician understood and went out, not forgetting to discuss with her colleague at the door: "This Miss Vance, she’s really beautiful and kind. Despite her status, she speaks so gently to me. No wonder she’s so popular."

"Miss Vance often comes here and always brings small gifts. A person like her should be with someone like Landon Lawson, they’re a perfect match." Get full chapters from novel•fire.net

Listening to what people were saying about her, Vera’s lips curled with pride, never growing tired of such compliments.

Only she deserved to be with Landon Lawson, right?

Answering the call, "Finally, you answer. How many times have I called you?" Her manager’s anxious voice came through.

Vera replied slowly and calmly, "Is there something urgent you need from me?"

"Do you still want to act? You’ve been hiding at home all this time, not taking on any roles or appearances for publicity, it’s been ages since you’ve appeared on screen. If you stay away too long, the public will forget you."

In the acting industry, a long absence from the audience’s view, no matter how big a star, will eventually be forgotten over time.

Especially for Vera, as a female actress, she couldn’t withstand the test of time.

Unhurried, Vera’s lips curled into a smile, "Tell the reporters, tonight at six, at the Quinn Family residence."

"Quinn Family? Landon Lawson’s ex-wife?" The manager was slightly startled. Due to Vera, she was naturally aware of Sienna’s affairs; in terms of background, Sienna was not inferior to Vera.

Vera laughed coldly, "Tonight you’ll know, all these days of patience have been worth it."

She hung up the phone, a trace of smile lingering on her lips, her beautiful little face turning fierce.

Vera applied a delicate makeup look at the beauty salon, smiling proudly at her reflection in the mirror.

She was now going to attend Sienna’s birthday party with Landon Lawson.

Vera sent a message to Landon, then waited patiently at the salon.

The sound of a car horn echoed outside, and Vera’s lips twitched with excitement as she rose from her seat and headed out.