Chapter 859

Evelyn Ross thought to herself...

Wasn't this promotion speed a bit too exaggerated?

She had just entered the department, and in the blink of an eye, she became the second-in-command?

Did that mean she really had a chance to aim for the top spot?

Evelyn cleared her throat.

"What is Astrid Sterling good at?"

Poppy Sterling propped her chin on her hand, thinking seriously.

Evelyn thought the other girl had finally realized something was off and would tone it down.

Unexpectedly, Poppy answered with a straight face, "She's good at a lot of things. I'm not too clear on the specifics. It seems like she's strong in every aspect. You can chat with her next time you meet?"

Evelyn was speechless.

Seriously? Were they this casual?

Thinking of Natalie Castillo, Joanna Sterling, Elian Cross, and even Nicole Sterling...

Evelyn originally wanted to say she had gone through immense hardship to win them over.

But she suddenly realized she couldn't say that.

Because, it seemed they were also won over quite easily?

Evelyn was stunned for a moment.

She suddenly realized a problem.

The competition for the Sterling Family heir didn't seem as terrifying as it was made out to be.

Why did she think the Sterling Family heir competition was a life-and-death struggle?

Evelyn fell silent for a moment, suddenly thinking of her sister's death.

That's right.

Because of her sister.

When her sister went to find them, her sister died!

So, she subconsciously assumed it was the other heirs who did it.

Could it have been someone from the Sterling Family?

Evelyn lowered her gaze, deep in thought.

Poppy spoke up.

"What's wrong? Do you feel you're not confident enough to face Astrid? Astrid is very ambitious, just like her codename. She's like an eagle soaring in the sky, guiding our direction. Our little group agreed from the very beginning that whoever has the ability leads. But over all these years, everyone has come to respect Astrid. Of course, you're our second sister now. We'll respect you just the same in the future!"

After saying that, Poppy glanced at Elian Cross.

Elian had left after finishing his meal. Poppy didn't recognize him.

Elian's identity was too special. Ordinary people couldn't guess it.

That was also why, after Natalie left, and Joanna pretended to have a falling out with Evelyn and left as well, Elian didn't need to leave.

Poppy looked at Elian, then at Alexander Vance.

She poked Evelyn.

"You're something else. I heard among the nine of us heirs, you're the only one who gave birth to a daughter. And after having the daughter, you abandoned your husband. Now you've hooked up with Mr. Vance, and you're also keeping a handsome man?"

Evelyn said calmly, "That's my distant cousin."

Elian was technically a paternal cousin.

But the Sterling Family followed a matrilineal system, so he really was a maternal cousin...

Evelyn's thoughts drifted a bit further.

Poppy stretched and looked at her.

"Where do I stay?"

Evelyn said, "You probably shouldn't stay here."

"Why not? I'm not afraid you'll kill me! I trust you!"

Evelyn twitched the corner of her mouth.

"I'm afraid you'll kill me, okay?"

Poppy was silent.

Poppy reluctantly stood up.

The slightly chubby girl had her hair in a ponytail. She was petite, with a round face that looked cute and pleasant.

"Fine. I'll go back to my place for now. I'll come stay at your place once we get more familiar. But I'll be in New York on business recently. I won't leave."

Evelyn asked, "What business?"

"Your business!" Poppy said matter-of-factly. "When you can completely see us as sisters, then I can finish my task and go home!"

Poppy stood up and walked out.

Watching her retreating back, Evelyn looked at Alexander.

"What do you think about that Astrid..."

Alexander was silent for a long time before speaking.

"Actually, during that week at the Sterling Family, I didn't hear any resentment from Natalie's mother towards the other heirs either."

Evelyn paused.

The Sterling Family's descendants were already scarce. Children were precious.

So, the competition among the current children wouldn't involve life and death?

Then who killed her sister?

The Sterling Family lacked children. They definitely wouldn't have killed her sister!

Even her mother was only imprisoned when she was taken back...

Evelyn took a deep breath.

Her phone suddenly rang.

She answered.

Joanna's voice came through.

"How did it go? How did it go? Did they try to recruit you?"

Evelyn said, "They came."

Joanna said, "I heard they have a ranking within their faction. You just joined today, so you should be fifth, right? It's okay. Even though you're the leader in our faction, you're undercover anyway. Fifth is fine!"

Natalie's displeased voice came from beside her.

"What nonsense are you talking? The leader of our team is obviously the Fox! I'm the leader!"

Joanna said, "Okay, okay, got it. Hurry up and tell us, how does it feel to be someone's fifth? Are they all ordering you around?"

Evelyn coughed lightly.

"Sorry. I'm now the second sister."

The phone instantly fell silent.

Evelyn thought they had hung up.

She checked and saw the call was still connected.

She asked, "Hello?"

"Damn! You went there as an undercover agent. How did you suddenly become their second-in-command? I suddenly feel this offer is very attractive! You're not going to defect, are you?"