CHapter 42


    Up on the second floor of Serene Haven, Noe was getting dolled up.


    The Schnabel family had roped in a top international makeup squad to primp Noe to perfection.


    “Miss, your face is just drop–dead gorgeous, and that figure? Outta this world! Skinniest waist I’ve


    ever measured!”


    “Oh boy! She’s like the final masterpiece from the Goddess of Creation herself! My mug in


    comparison? Just a pdash y pinch from the Goddess.”


    In the vanity mirror, a touch of makeup graced Noe’s face, her stunning beauty even


    breathtaking, difficult to even look away from!


    Sienna was over the moon. “Baby, you’re a knockout! A chip off the old block!”


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    Yvonne sauntered in from outside, handing over her phone. “Mom, Grandma’s on the line for you.”


    Ashlyn’s booming voice sts from the receiver. “Noe, why aren’t you here taking care of me


    today? Get yourself to the hospital, pronto!”


    Sienna was grinning through gritted teeth. “Mom, it’s Noe’s birthday bash today. We’ve got a


    whole lineup of blue–blooded pals to meetter. There’s no time for the hospital. How about I set


    you up with twenty caregivers instead?”


    “Caregivers can’t hold a candle to your own flesh and blood! If Noe’s too good for this old hag,


    just spit it out.”


    Sienna could barely keep the smile on her face!


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    Noe chimed in cool as a cucumber, “Yep, too good.”


    “Ha! Knew it! You think you’re too good for me! But tough luck! As long as you’re a Schnabel, I’m


    your grandma! Drop whatever it is you’re doing, ande to the hospital today! Otherwise, I’ll spill


    to the press about your ungrateful ways, saying you’re unfit to be a Schnabel!”


    Ashlyn huffed, “Don’t think I don’t know you swiped my prayer beads, you uncultured bastard…”


    Sienna fired back, “Mom, Noe is the real deal, my own flesh and blood, Dad’s beloved


    granddaughter. What’s this ‘bastard‘ talk? That’s way out of line!”


    “I don’t care. Her manners arecking, even snatching my prayer beads! Who knows what bad


    seed she’s picked that up from!”


    Sienna almost burst intoughter.


    Ashlyn wouldn’t dare bad–mouth her son Tristan; she was practically saying Sienna was the bad


    influence corrupting Noe!


    Yvonne was giddy with delight!


    “Noe, did you really swipe Grandma’s stuff?”


    She was brimming with anticipation. If Noe actually did take Ashlyn’s stuff, with all these guests


    coming over, the Schnabels surely wouldn’t stand for a light–fingered daughter.


    Noe’s frown was as arresting as a captivatingndscape painting.


    “The ne around my neck’s worth 600 million, earrings 300 million, bracelet 100 million. and


    this dress is a bespoke creation by Master Azure, worth a pretty penny. I’m not exactly eyeing a 30–


    grand string of prayer beads.”


    Ashlyn was livid. “What’s that supposed to mean? You calling me poor?”


    “If that’s what you want to think, I can’t help it. But when I left yesterday, those beads were still on


    your wrist.”


    Ashlyn’s beads were her constantpanion. She knew full well whether Noe took them or


    not.


    The makeup artists, hearing the price tags on Noe’s bling, are nearly choking on their fists.


    They all knew the Schnabels were filthy rich, but this was next–level loaded!


    Yvonne, hearing the value of those items, was green with envy!


    Why couldn’t all that swag be hers?


    If Noe got dragged away by Ashlyn today, left at the hospital, and weren’t back for the global. live


    broadcast, Yvonne would step in as the real Schnabel daughter!


    Ashlyn’s voice was tinged with rage. “So, you mean you’re noting today? I’ll contact the


    reporters right now and tell them how unfilial you are, that you don’t even care about your


    Grandma!”


    Ashlyn hung up with a click.


    There was dead silence in the room, the staff not daring to make a sound.


    Was this what a high–society showdown feels like? Would they end up silenced for good?


    Sienna couldn’t hold back the tears, looking like a sorrowful beauty.


    “She always treated me like this. Your dad and I couldn’t even have a decent wedding. My parents


    always thought the Schnabels were a disgrace. They’ve never set foot in the Schnabel house ever


    since.


    Made me wash clothes in the yard in the dead of winter, cook and serve her meals. My parents


    never even tasted my cooking!


    When your eldest brother was born, all she fed me was greens, not a grain of rice, saying I’d gotten


    fat. Almost drove me to postpartum depression, thank goodness your dad whisked me away! Why


    is sheing after my daughter now? I’ve had it!”


    12:13


    Word of the wife’s tears and the sister’s woes brought the Schnabel men running.


    Tristan embraced Sienna, his heart aching for her.


    “It’s all your fault. Your mom’s gone too far! Wasn’t it enough how she tormented me, and now she’s


    after my daughter! Tristan, I’m telling you, if anything goes wrong with Noe’s party today, I’m filing


    for divorce!”


    “Divorce? No way, hon. How would I go on without you!”


    Beckett frowned slightly, looking at Noe.


    “Sis, you don’t have to go. We’ll go for you.”


    Anyway, Ashlyn was just looking for trouble.


    Yvonne jumped in. “But Grandma asked specifically for Noe. She knows who we are. Otherwise, I


    could go. I’d hate to see Noe’s first homing party get interrupted…”


    Noe spoke up. “Don’t worry, I’ve got this.”


    She whipped out her phone and called Marcel, giving him the lowdown.


    Marcel chuckled. “Got it. You just enjoy your birthday; leave your grandma to me.”


    Marcel’s health wasn’t excellent, and his big–shot status meant he usually skipped the grand


    events.


    Noe was a bit skeptical. “Grandpa, can you handle it?”


    “What do you mean, ‘can I handle it“? Just watch and learn!”


    Offended by the doubt, Marcel busted out of his ward and headed straight for Ashlyn’s ward.


    He looked at Ashlyn, who was lying in bed, and said in a deep voice, “If Noe doesn’t get to


    properly enjoy her birthday today, I’m divorcing you!”


    The Schnabel family was all stunned.


    Seriously? That could work?


    But as it turned out, Ashlyn totally ate that up!


    After a moment of stunned silence, Ashlyn burst into tears. “You old fart…”


    Marcel chuckled at his phone, bragging, “How about that, my dear granddaughter? Grandpa’s pretty


    badass, right? Just rx and enjoy your birthday; my gift is already on its way!”


    “Thank you, Grandpa.


    Everyone in the Schnabel family breathed a sigh of relief, and finally, Sienna stopped crying.


    Yvonne waspletely dismayed!


    Why was Marcel taking Noe’s side? They must all be clueless about her true colors!


    12:13


    If the Schnabel family found out that Noe had been secretly dating some Uber driver punk. they


    would definitely be disappointed in her!


    In Serene Haven, Dragon Tower.


    Annie handed the gift to Palmer and bowed, saying, “Mr. Pock, the gifts for Ms. Schnabel and her


    parents from the Schnabel family are all ready, and the blue diamond ne you won at the


    auction has been wrapped up with them.”


    “What for?”


    Annie stood her ground. “After you call off the engagement today, you can wholeheartedly give Ms.


    Noe her gifts! That ne you snagged at the auction suits Ms. Noe’s style perfectly. She’s


    going to love it and feel your affection!”


    Palmer was tempted.


    That blue diamond ne, hailed as the Queen’s Crown, was incredibly rare. Its former owner


    was the most prestigious princess of the royalty, and its value couldn’t be measured in


    money.


    The thought of Noe’s charming face adorned with that ne… It was indeed a perfect match!


    “Hand it over. I’ll go find Noe after I break off the engagement.”


    “Yes, sir. May you win thedy’s heart!”


    What mattered was that Ms. Noe had the makings of a great bossdy!