Part 2The Inheritance Switch

Grandpa Sterling spoke, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

Many business celebrities were invited to witness the marriage between the two families, and everyone wanted to know the outcome.

Amidst everyone's whispers, Ethan held Mia's hand and announced to the guests who came to celebrate today.

"Thank you all for coming to the engagement ceremony of Miss Mia and me today."

The guests present had different expressions. They didn't expect the Sterling and Reed families to switch people on the spot.

My father didn't expect this either; his face turned dark instantly. My face wasn't looking good either, but I still braced myself to straighten my back. Amidst the discussions, I raised my glass to offer a generous gift.

"Young Master Sterling actually switched fiancées on the spot. This gives Clara no face at all."

"Didn't Grandpa Sterling insist on Clara being his granddaughter-in-law? Why did he agree to the switch?"

"Switching people on the day of the engagement party is really embarrassing to talk about. I wonder what she did to make Young Master Sterling make such a move on the spot."

The guests' discussions were not quiet. Father glared at Mia and wasn't very polite to Ethan either.

"By doing this, how much gossip do you want your sister to endure?"

"And you, you're not young anymore. doing things without considering the consequences, do you want to slap my face?"

Mia was scolded by Father and timidly wanted to take off the ring and give it to me.

Grandpa Sterling waved his hand to stop Mia's action. He touched my head guiltily and said in a deep voice.

"Clara, don't worry. Grandpa Sterling will make decisions for you. If you are willing, there are several good children in the Sterling family."

Ethan's parents heard the old man's words and thought he was comforting me, so they didn't care.

To their surprise, I pointed at the illegitimate son of the Sterling family who was watching the show in the corner.

"Actually, I have always liked Julian. I hope Grandpa can fulfill us."

Several gazes fell on Julian, looking back and forth between him and me.

Julian is the illegitimate son of the Sterling family's eldest uncle. After Uncle Sterling passed away, he was not welcomed at home and didn't live well.

After all, he was a child of the Sterling family. Grandpa Sterling didn't want others to say the Sterling family abused children, so he simply brought him to his side to raise.

Father looked at me in shock and persuaded me in a low voice.

"Clara, Dad knows you are unhappy, but he is an illegitimate child. The Sterling family doesn't value him."

I shook my wine glass indifferently and toasted Julian.

"It's not like he chose to be an illegitimate child himself. I think he's quite good. I'm willing to try with him."

Julian met my gaze, his attitude lazy.

"Since Miss King likes me, let's try then."

The crowd looked at me even more meaningfully.

The news of the Sterling family switching people on the spot spread quickly in the circle. Just as the banquet ended, I received a text message from my mother.

In the private room, Mom hugged me distressedly, looking at Dad with unkind eyes.

"James Reed, you dare let my daughter suffer such a great grievance. I see you don't want your job anymore!"

I held Mom's hand and shifted the topic to business.

"Grandpa Sterling switched my engagement partner. His name is Julian Sterling. I quite like him."

Dad wiped the sweat from his forehead and sighed again.

"He's just an illegitimate son, a marginalized person in the Sterling family. Why choose him?"

I looked at my parents' confused eyes and spoke slowly.

"Grandpa Sterling and my maternal grandfather decided on the marriage alliance. I definitely have to marry into the Sterling family."

"Although Julian is an illegitimate son, he is the most capable among the young generation of the Sterling family. From a commercial value perspective, he is the most suitable partner."