Chapter 926


    While carrying Sonny with one hand, Mrs. Stone held Serenity’s hand and nced at it. Distressed and


    helpless, she said, “Since Zachary confessed his identity, you’ve always stopped me from standing up


    for you. You didn’te to me and pour out your feelings either. I’m so worried that my hair has turned


    gray. You and your sister are always this stubborn.


    “I remember that your mom has a good temper and isn’t stubborn at all. I wonder whom you take after


    with your stubbornness.


    Serenityughed and asked, “Didn’t you say my sister and I take after you in temper?”


    Mrs. Stone choked. She recalled that she admired Serenity and her sister not just because of their


    kinship, but also because of the way the two of them conducted. themselves.


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    Indeed, Serenity took after Mrs. Stone in stubbornness.


    “Now that you came over today, what help do you need from me?”


    Ever since Zachary confessed his identity, all Elisa felt was anger. Even so, she did. not fall out with


    Serenity. She took pity on Serenity who was wronged and deceived. by Zachary. She imed that she


    wanted to deal with Zachary on Serenity’s behalf.


    It was finally a load off the Stones‘ minds.


    Since her daughter could face it openly, Mrs. Stone was not too worried. Whenever her niece needed


    her, she would stand up for her with her identity as next of kin.


    “Aunt Audrey, I need to ask you for a favor.”


    “Say it. If it’s within my capabilities, I’ll definitely help you. Even if I can’t, you have two other cousins to


    help solve your problem.”


    Serenity said with a grin, “I don’t need them. Your help is enough. You always attend. social gatherings,


    don’t you? I shamelessly hope that you’ll bring me along to all the social gatherings you attend in the


    future.”


    Mrs. Stone grasped her point and said, “No problem. I usually ask Elisa to apany me to social


    gatherings, but she doesn’t want to. She thinks those people are hypocritical, and she’s toozy to deal


    with them.


    “But everyone is two–faced in all circles–this is reality. For those who can benefit you, you should go all


    out to butter them up. As for those who aren’t beneficial and offendable, you’d better not offend them.


    As for those who are not of help and have a lower status, you can put on airs and don’t have to worry


    about offending them.


    “You just have to understand that everyone prioritizes benefits. Don’t simply trust other people. It’s


    important to guard against others, but don’t do harm to others either. If someone wants to harm you,


    you don’t need to tolerate them. Just attack them bravely and let them know that you’re not to be taken


    lightly.”


    Serenity nodded again and again.


    “Why didn’t you ask Zachary to bring you along?” Mrs. Stone asked out of curiosity.


    Given that Serenity came to look for her today, Mrs. Stone knew that Serenity was trying to mingle with


    Zachary’s social circle to strive for Zachary and her future.


    After Serenity fell quiet for a moment, she said, “Zachary is domineering. I won’t be able to see through


    other people if I attend social gatherings with him.”


    Zachary would be protective of her, so no one would dare to provoke her in front of him. In that case,


    she would not be able to see through those people and decide whether they were worth keeping as


    friends.


    Since she wanted to be with Zachary forever, she would surely have to attend social gatherings alone


    at times in the future. If she was unable to fathom those people, she would easily get tricked and


    framed on those asions.


    Serenity wanted to attempt and see if she was able to adapt to the circle filled with. hypocritical and


    scheming people.


    After some thought, Mrs. Stone said, “That’s true. Although the upper sses might seem well–


    educated, they’re all hypocrites. They do things that are different from what they say. Some people will


    trap you openly.


    “They’re also xenophobic and won’t easily let other people join their circles. Many richdies want to


    associate with thosedies from wealthy families, but they’re looked down upon.


    “The Yorks‘ status is apparent. You’re the York family’s eldest daughter–inw. On the surface, they


    won’t do anything to you, but they might secretly plot against you. Since you’ve decided to be with


    Zachary forever, these are the things you need to face and adapt to on your own. You also need to


    learn to counterattack so you’ll remain invincible even without Zachary by your side.


    “That way, you can strengthen your high social standing in Wiltspoon. This will be helpful to you when


    you take charge of the Yorks‘ backhouse and be a qualified wife of the head of the family.“