The eyes of the other family branches almost turned red with envy.
As the daughters-in-law of the Faulkner family’s matriarch, they all had grandchildren, yet they had never been allowed to even touch this item.
Now with the arrival of Eleanor Sterling, it was immediately given to her.
Eleanor Sterling didn’t know what this item was, but from the reactions of everyone, she could guess it was something precious.
"Mom, Alaric and Miss Sterling aren’t married yet, is it really appropriate to give this away?"
Speaking was a woman in her forties, who was well-maintained, though her eyes were somewhat sharp and threatening.
She was Juliet Sterling, wife of Gregory Faulkner of the main branch.
The Faulkner family’s matriarch snorted coldly and said, "Alaric and Eleanor have already registered, they just haven’t held the banquet yet. What’s wrong with me giving it away?"
Seeing the matriarch so eager to protect Eleanor Sterling made Juliet even more envious.
When she first joined the family late, she was mocked by her sisters-in-law during family gatherings, and the matriarch never defended her .
Besides, Gregory Faulkner had instructed her to trip up Eleanor Sterling a bit.
The others had now formed an alliance, and they chimed in, "That’s right, Mom, this is truly not justifiable."
"We’re still here, how can you skip over the daughters-in-law and give the family heirloom to a great-granddaughter-in-law?"
"Aren’t you treating us as if we don’t exist?"
Juliet Sterling cast a mocking glance at Eleanor Sterling and said, "Especially since the great-granddaughter-in-law is merely from little Veridia City, with no family background, just a pretty face."
"Unlike Zachary’s girlfriend, if anyone should receive it, it should be Zachary’s girlfriend."
Most of the Faulkner family’s daughters-in-law came from well-matched noble families in Aethelgard, except for Alaric’s mother, none were of low status.
Naturally, they looked down on Eleanor Sterling from Veridia City.
"Sister-in-law, Zachary and the esteemed Miss Cui aren’t married, right? Who knows if they’ll last, I think it should be given to my wife."
"If we talk about qualifications, my wife isn’t lacking, if it’s to be given, it should be done fairly."
The few began to argue amongst each other, all wanting this Faulkner family heirloom.
Slighted by the crowd, Eleanor Sterling squinted her eyes.
She understood the matriarch’s intention, but bypassing the daughters-in-law to give such an item to her indeed attracted hatred.
"Grandma, since this bracelet is so precious, I can’t accept it."
Eleanor Sterling closed the box and returned it to the matriarch.
The matriarch’s face immediately dropped, and she huffed, "Don’t mind what they’re saying, if I’m giving it to you, you take it!"
Seeing Eleanor Sterling refusing it, the matriarch also seemed somewhat displeased.
She took it out of the box and forcibly placed it on Eleanor Sterling’s wrist.
Eleanor Sterling was somewhat bewildered, yet could only say, "Since it’s Grandma’s kind gesture, then I shall gratefully accept."
After this event, Eleanor Sterling had completely become a thorn in their eyes.
They all knew the matriarch favored Eleanor Sterling.
They thought Eleanor Sterling had intentionally declined earlier, while in truth, she couldn’t wait to accept the item.
With eyes full of vigilance, they watched Eleanor Sterling.
Eleanor Sterling remained calm and composed while conversing with the matriarch.
Juliet Sterling seemed to have thought of something and looked at the matriarch to ask, "Mom, your grand birthday is in a few days, are you planning to invite others over?"
"That’s right, it’s already in preparation."
Because of the matters concerning Alaric and Faye Sterling, the Faulkner family had a less than favorable impression in outsiders’ eyes, so Old Master Faulkner decided to grandly organize the matriarch’s birthday banquet.
At the same time, during the birthday celebration, he could announce the Faulkner family’s decision to have all the sons return, alleviating the impact from the previous incident.
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Her eyes darkened, and a calculating gleam flashed beneath them.