Chapter 874

Evelyn looked at Sienna.

She hadn't expected Sienna to defend her mother.

Scarlett spoke again.

"Why should I shut up? Am I not stating facts? Is your aunt the only one allowed to act, and we're not allowed to mention it?"

Sienna's face flushed red.

Scarlett continued.

"Your aunt is a coward, a traitor! All these years, I've had a constant stream of male companions. And you? Not a single man. Doesn't that speak volumes? Your father only had your mother. And you? You can't even find a male companion. Hahaha—"

Sienna shouted.

"Who says that? Plenty of men pursue me! I just don't fancy them! My parents were devoted to each other for life, and I want the same. Do you think everyone is like you, only wanting to be a breeding tool?"

Scarlett sneered.

"You want to be one, but you need a man first. If you're really desperate, go pick a high-quality sperm from a sperm bank and get artificially inseminated!"

Sienna's eyes reddened.

"You…"

She was too angry to speak, pointing at Scarlett, tears welling in her eyes.

Scarlett looked at Evelyn triumphantly.

"See? Her family holds no real power here. Are you a drifter? If you're willing to follow me, I can introduce you to more members of the Sterling Family. Besides, I won't steal your man. I have plenty of men here. I'm not that desperate!"

Sienna looked at Evelyn with hurt.

Evelyn pressed her lips together, silent.

Scarlett laughed.

"See, Sienna? No one wants to associate with you here. No one wants to be your friend! Not even these lowest-class drifters who just washed ashore!"

Sienna lowered her head, stealing another glance at Evelyn.

Evelyn suddenly smiled.

Scarlett immediately said.

"What are you laughing at? Laughing at Sienna?"

She looked smug.

"Don't be afraid. You can say anything in front of me. She won't dare do anything to you!"

Sienna hung her head in sadness.

Aunt Sophia was the nation's shame.

Every live-streamed reprimand, every flogging, her father would clench his fists, stare at the screen, and then be gloomy for the entire day.

Her father had said they must not resent Aunt Sophia.

Sienna had never dared to resent Sophia.

Because the immense power and comfortable life her father and their family enjoyed in the nation were all fought for by her aunt.

If her aunt hadn't been the heir, hadn't participated in the last heir selection, they wouldn't have their current status as the second most powerful faction in the nation.

Yet, their powerful position and tarnished reputation were also because of her aunt.

Sienna took a deep breath.

She looked at the drifter, Evelyn.

This girl had traveled far with Alexander just to survive. Now, she would probably attach herself to Scarlett, wouldn't she?

It would be a lie to say she wasn't upset.

But remembering how she had threatened her earlier…

Sienna knew it was hopeless.

She looked at Evelyn.

"Choose her then. I won't steal your fiancé."

Having said that, Sienna turned to leave.

As she turned, she heard Evelyn's voice.

"I'm laughing at you."

Sienna froze and turned back.

Evelyn was speaking to Scarlett.

Sienna was stunned.

Scarlett was also taken aback.

"What did you say?"

Evelyn met her gaze.

"I said, I'm laughing at you. They say the Sterling Family is a matriarchal clan, but I see none of that in you. You compare yourselves using men, you compete over breeding… Isn't that something any woman can do? What's there to boast about? You want to be a breeding tool yourself, so why impose that definition on Miss Sienna?"

She took a step forward, forcing Scarlett to step back.

"To maintain so-called genetic purity, all heirs must breed like crazy. Only Sophia dared to rebel, to search for her own identity! So, I laugh at you. And I look down on you."

After Evelyn finished speaking, Scarlett staggered, her face changing dramatically.

"How dare you, a mere drifter, mock me like this? Do you know that aside from the nine heirs, I hold the most power on this island?"

Evelyn let out a derisive laugh but said nothing.

Scarlett grew even more furious.

"You dare to scoff at me? You dare to sneer? It seems you have a death wish! Guards! Throw her into the sea! She is forbidden from ever setting foot on Sterling Family land again!"