Chapter 586
To anticipate Helena’s impulsive decision to cause a scene so flawlessly.
To brilliantly leverage a Charity Clinic Day to completely blockade every single avenue of attack.
Sienna had nearly exposed Celeste’s meticulously laid trap right under the glaring sunlight.
In that exact moment, Celeste finally realized the truth: Sienna was infinitely more composed and far more dangerous than she had ever imagined.
Taking advantage of Helena’s frantic distraction, Celeste lowered her gaze.
Her fingers silently slipped her phone out. Moving at lightning speed, she typed out a fully encrypted text message.
[Sienna set up a live charity clinic. The scene failed. Lock down all news of Helena being here. Do not let a single whisper reach the Sterling Manor, especially Jarred p>
The moment it sent, she instantly wiped the record.
Sliding the phone back up her sleeve, she raised her eyes, her expression instantly reverting to its signature docile, considerate warmth.
She looked as if she had been soothing Helena the entire time.
“Things will work out eventually. Don’t worry, Helena… we will find a way p>
Helena was practically vibrating with rage. “How can I not worry?! Do you have any idea how much money I’m losing every single day we delay p>
Besides, that necklace is the Sterling family heirloom. God knows how many people have their eyes on it p>
“I know, but p>
Before Celeste could finish, her eyes were drawn to a stark white figure standing near the hospital entrance.
Helena’s gaze followed Celeste’s, cutting straight through the dense crowd.
It instantly locked onto that cold, aloof silhouette standing amid the charity booths.
Sienna had shed the quiet, introverted demeanor she wore in her office. Dressed in a pristine white lab coat, she stood tall and unbothered.
She was methodically organizing the clinic line, patiently answering questions and directing the citizens.
Amidst the crushing crowd, Sienna slowly lifted her gaze.
Her eyes pierced through the sea of people, landing dead center on the black luxury car idling suspiciously by the curb.
Their eyes met.
Sienna could vividly see Helena’s enraged, unhinged expression through the tinted glass.
Far from looking intimidated, Sienna’s eyes held not a single ripple of fear. Instead, a provocative, mocking smirk touched her lips.
That smile acted like a physical blade to Helena.
Being publicly outmaneuvered and toyed with by Sienna triggered an overwhelming, explosive surge of humiliation.
Helena’s teeth ground together audibly, her eyes flashing a murderous, bloodshot red.
“That bitch! How dare she provoke me? I’m going to teach her a lesson she’ll never forget today p>
Cursing violently, Helena dug into her bag, ripping out a surgical mask. She threw it on, preparing to charge right out the door.
Celeste grabbed her arm with lightning speed. Wait p>
Helena jerked her head up, just in time to see Sienna casually turn sideways. Raising her hand. gracefully, Sienna murmured a few words to the reporters standing beside her.
Whatever she said, it worked instantly.
The very next second, the reporters’ eyes lit up with predatory excitement, and they whipped their massive camera lenses around.
They pointed directly at the suspiciously idling black luxury car parked by the curb.
Before Helena even had time to process what was happening, a voice shouted from the crowd.
“Isn’t that Mrs. Sterling’s car p>
“No one has seen her since the jewelry exhibition scandal! Her first public appearance is at the hospital? Is she hiding some dark new secret p>
“This is a massive exclusive! Get over there p>
The heat from the counterfeit jewelry scandal hadn’t even begun to cool. The matriarch of the Sterling family was the absolute epicenter of public gossip.
Lurking conspicuously at the edge of a charity event, refusing to leave, instantly triggered the media’s bloodhound instincts.
Multiple camera lenses locked onto the vehicle simultaneously. Reporters were already taking off in a dead sprint, desperate to secure an ambush interview.
All the color completely drained from Helena’s face. She froze in sheer terror, all her murderous rage evaporating into pure panic.
“Roll up the windows! Drive! Get us out of here right now p>