What Chloe Grant said next thoroughly piqued Autumn Shelby’s interest. She truly hadn’t expected Chloe’s appearance to bring her such favorable news.

’Never mind that in Novaria, the Grant Family’s status was no match for the Shelby Family’s. Even if Seth Quinn didn’t care, it was unlikely the rest of the Quinn Family would feel the same.’

’After all, powerful families valued matching social statuses above all else.’

’Just take Clara Grant’s scandalous origins for example. If the Quinn Family found out, surely no one in the entire family would accept her, right? Not even Seth Quinn.’

’Even if he didn’t care about the influence of his woman’s family, he would absolutely care about her actual origins.’

’She wasn’t the biological daughter of the man who’d raised her for more than twenty years, she didn’t even know who her real father was, and her mother had such a humiliating past.’

’A mother and daughter like that would have no place in high society, among the great families. They would never be accepted.’

Thinking this, a triumphant smile spread across Autumn Shelby’s face. ’If Seth and the Quinn family find out, forget marrying him and becoming his wife—she probably won’t even be allowed to remain by his side!’

After she finished speaking, Chloe Grant saw Autumn Shelby’s expression from across the table and knew she was very interested in the matter.

After a moment of thought, she said tentatively, "That Clara Grant... it’s one thing that she used her tricks to hook President Quinn while you were away. But now that you’re back, for her to still be occupying a position that belongs to you is just shameless."

"So, regarding the current situation... what does President Quinn have to say?"

’If Clara Grant is just stubbornly refusing to leave, then once I expose this information, leaving won’t be her choice to make.’

’Even if Seth Quinn doesn’t make a move, the rest of the Quinn Family has plenty of ways to make her disappear from his life.’

’And if it’s Seth Quinn who won’t let Clara Grant leave, then I have even more reason to take action and bring her down.’

’That bitch Clara Grant... how can I let her just waltz in and become the young mistress of the Quinn family? She might even end up being my sister-in-law.’

’In the Grant Family, I’m the younger sister. My mother and I were cast out for so many years. Am I supposed to arrive at the Quinn Family only to have to call her ’sister-in-law’ and bow and scrape before her for the rest of my life? No way!’

When Autumn Shelby heard her question, an unnatural expression flickered across her face. ’If Seth were on my side,’ she thought, ’why would I be wasting my time sitting here listening to all this?’

But it was only for an instant. Her expression returned to normal as she lowered her gaze to hide the emotion in her eyes. She stared at the spoon in her hand, stirring the last of her coffee until it swirled in the cup, and then she spoke.

"Seth... his heart is with me, of course. It’s just... Clara Grant is so good at playing the weak and pitiful act. Isn’t that the only reason Seth can’t bring himself to just kick her out?"

But Chloe Grant was no fool. She had been navigating the entertainment industry for two or three years, after all; she was perfectly capable of reading people.

So, of course, she saw through Autumn Shelby’s discomfort and the feigned nonchalance in her words.

’So that’s how it is,’ Chloe realized. ’Looks like that bitch, Clara Grant, really has a talent for ensnaring men. She’s got Seth Quinn so devoted that he’s ready to cast aside the woman he’s known for over twenty years?’

But while she understood the situation, she certainly wasn’t going to call Autumn Shelby out on it and embarrass her.

"Then you can rest assured, Miss Shelby. The information I’ve given you is absolutely true. Once President Quinn finds out, no matter how reluctant he feels, he will never tolerate a woman of unknown origins who could tarnish his reputation by keeping her at his side."