The Queen They Let Go (Alice and Eric) novel Chapter 451

Silas let out a cold snort. "You really are inferior to Eugenia."

Seraphina's face instantly darkened.

She had competed with Eugenia her entire life.

Originally, she thought that once Eugenia left the family, she would simply fade into obscurity.

Who could have imagined that after she left, she would instead become the "first love" of the Sarratts?

Everyone praised Eugenia's brilliance, saying she could succeed at anything she put her mind to.

Yet, when it was Seraphina's turn, nothing seemed to work.

Over the years, life had actually been less comfortable than when Eugenia was around.

Silas didn't want to dwell on the matter.

He waved his hand dismissively. "Just go do it. If you're truly cowardly and don't want to kill, I won't force you. But you'd better think clearly about what your current situation is."

Seraphina didn't say a word. She pursed her lips and stood up.

Glancing at the technicians, she gestured for them to follow her out.

Once they were outside, the technicians finally let out a sigh of relief.

"This time, we owe it to you, Ms. Seraphina."

They looked at her with immense gratitude; if she hadn't been there, they likely would have seen blood today.

Seraphina rubbed her temples. "Go back and rest. I still want to find a way to research this matter further."

After they left, she called her confidant and sent a message to Eric Nolan.

No matter what, she would try diplomacy before resorting to force.

...

By the time Alice received the news, it was already dusk.

Learning that Eric had actually gone to the banquet alone, she immediately contacted Stanley and followed him to the most luxurious hotel in Heswil.

This time, when Seraphina met Eric, she appeared more composed than before.

"Mr. Eric, it's been a while."

His expression remained cold. "Back then, I believed you'd turn to the good side. Instead, you broke our agreement.

"Ms. Seraphina, you disappointed me."

Three years ago, Seraphina failed to obtain the Sarratts' serum and lost her chance to advance.

Her body began aging rapidly.

She begged Silas for help. Not only did he refuse, but he also humiliated her publicly.

She was, after all, Silas's sister, second only to Silas and Xavier.

At that time, she had considered leaving, just like Eugenia.

Her skills would allow her to survive well in society—perhaps even better than Eugenia.

But who saw this coming?

Things happened at a breakneck pace.

The Sarratts successfully developed a rejuvenation serum.

She knew Seraphina well enough.

Eugenia's younger sister—forever trying to surpass her, forever failing.

Yet Eugenia was so exceptionally gifted that Seraphina could only ever be a foil.

Jealousy eventually drove her to betray her own sister, shattering Eugenia's faith in the family.

After Eugenia left, Seraphina believed she would become the family's sole prodigy.

Unfortunately, her status only plummeted after Eugenia's departure, and she nearly died at the hands of her own kin.

At that moment, she realized she had made a colossal mistake.

Alice walked in unhurriedly and took a seat beside Eric.

He poured her a glass of water, a faint smile curving his lips.

"Why are you here?"

"You weren't around. I came to see what you were doing."

Alice spoke casually, but her words felt like a massive stone dropped into the quiet lake of Eric's heart.

She was worried about him.

Seeing him gone, she feared for his safety.

The smile at his lips deepened.

He lifted the cup and placed it gently into her palm.

Alice paused for half a second before taking a quiet sip.