After Divorce I Married a Tycoon-Chapter 159: Are You Threatening Me?

The reason Lily Dalton called Scarlett Jewel was to get into the Sinclair Family estate.

Or rather, she wasn’t just trying to get into the estate—she was aiming for the eldest young master of the Sinclair Family.

She knew Scarlett Jewel was pregnant.

And the man surely wasn’t being satisfied in the bedroom.

If she could catch his eye during this special time and get pregnant by him...

Would she still need to work so hard in some competition?

Everyone wants to climb higher, and she was no exception.

Besides, Scarlett Jewel was just the other woman who clawed her way up. What was wrong with being the next one to do the same?

Her original reason for entering the competition was to add a little prestige to her name so she could find an ideal partner.

Hadn’t she been sucking up to Scarlett Jewel all this time just to use her to get a ticket into the world of the rich and powerful?

Now that she had the ticket, a golden opportunity was right in front of her...

How could she possibly not seize it?

With that thought, Lily Dalton hung up and immediately took a taxi to the Sinclair Family estate.

The Sinclair Family’s grand residence was located in the western part of Rhonia, an imposing and magnificent sight.

If not for her connection to Scarlett Jewel, she would never have had the chance to step through these gates in her entire life.

Her gaze, filled with greed and longing, was fixed on the main gate of the Sinclair estate for a long time.

’Wouldn’t it be wonderful if I could become the mistress of this house one day?’

’I’ll have that chance, right?’

As she was lost in her fantasy, a security guard from the estate spotted her.

He approached her warily and asked, "Who are you? What are you here for?"

Lily Dalton snapped back to reality and quickly said:

"Hello, I’m Mrs. Sterling’s model partner for the competition. I’m here today to drop off some materials she needs for it."

The guard looked her up and down before saying, "You wait here. I have to ask the master."

The staff was perfectly clear on Mrs. Sterling’s standing in the Sinclair Family.

It was safe to say she had no status to speak of.

The Old Madam used to be the one who called the shots in the Sinclair Family.

But now the Old Madam had suffered a stroke and was paralyzed, confined to her bed for the rest of her days.

Although the family’s second branch was also vying for control,

the first branch currently had the upper hand.

Therefore, at the Sinclair estate, it was the master of the first branch, Felix Sinclair, who now had the final say.

For a stranger like her to enter the Sinclair estate, the head of the household had to be notified.

When Felix Sinclair heard that Scarlett Jewel’s model partner was here to deliver materials for the competition, he thought for a moment and agreed.

After all, Scarlett Jewel had entered this competition.

And he was holding onto the hope that Scarlett Jewel could win some glory for the first branch of the Sinclair Family...

So he was paying quite a bit of attention to this competition.

And because of Scarlett Jewel, he couldn’t help but pay a little extra attention to her model partner.

Her body was undeniably hot, and she was quite good-looking—easier on the eyes than Scarlett Jewel.

Of course, compared to the old frump he had at home, this woman was a goddess on earth.

However, for now, he was just making mental notes.

He was still fighting with the second branch over the Sinclair inheritance and had no mind for romantic dalliances.

He couldn’t afford to give the second branch any more leverage against him. He had to tread carefully with every step.

Because the format of this competition was a bit special.

The chemistry between the designer and the model was especially important.

To help Scarlett Jewel achieve a good result in the competition, Felix Sinclair granted Lily Dalton free access to the Sinclair estate.

This would allow the two of them to build rapport and get to know each other, which would help them perform better.

"The master said that during the competition period, you have free access to the Sinclair estate."

Hearing this, Lily Dalton almost thought she had misheard.

"Are you saying I have free access to the Sinclair estate for the next month?"

The guard nodded at her contemptuously.

"It’s all for the Young Madam’s competition."

"So don’t get any funny ideas. The Sinclair Family isn’t something just anyone can aspire to."

’Having one Scarlett Jewel has already brought enough shame to the Sinclair Family.’

’If another unpresentable woman shows up, won’t the family become a laughingstock all over again?’

Meanwhile, Lily Dalton rolled her eyes internally at the guard’s words.

’A mere security guard, lecturing me?’

’Who knows? One day, I might become his master.’

’Free access to the Sinclair estate for a month.’

’Isn’t this a godsent opportunity?’

’If I really manage to climb the ladder, the first thing I’ll do is fire this clueless fool.’

Lily Dalton was ecstatic, but on the surface, she just nodded politely and cooperatively.

"I understand. I just genuinely want to do well in the competition with Mrs. Sterling."

"I only hope I can help her, so we can achieve a good result together."

The guard said no more and led her to the small courtyard where Scarlett Jewel lived.

’The eldest young master of the Sinclair Family should be in her courtyard too, right?’

Thinking she might see the family’s eldest young master soon,

Lily Dalton subtly smoothed her hair and straightened her clothes.

Before going inside, she even made a special trip to the bathroom to touch up her makeup, applying it with a subtle, calculated charm.

Seeing how impeccably dressed and made-up she was, Scarlett Jewel’s brows knitted together fiercely.

She narrowed her sharp, upturned eyes, staring at Lily Dalton with displeasure as she asked,

"You’re just here to drop off some materials. Why are you so dolled up?"

"Are you hiding some ulterior motives?"

Hearing this, Lily Dalton’s heart skipped a beat.

’I didn’t expect this woman to be so vigilant.’

’I really didn’t expect her to see right through me.’

’It seems I can’t be too obvious from now on. I have to fool her, one step at a time.’

’Otherwise, this homewrecker will probably kick me out today.’

With that thought, she showed not a trace of guilt in her expression or her gaze.

She put on an innocent act, planning a strategic retreat.

"Mrs. Sterling, we’re both young. Who doesn’t want to look their best every day?"

"Besides, we’re partners. Since we’ve made it to the finals, I want to get a good result too."

"That’s why I came to bring you the books and materials you need for the clothing design."

"But if my being here makes you uncomfortable, I can withdraw from the competition."

The moment she heard Lily mention withdrawing, Scarlett Jewel felt a pang of panic.

But she didn’t let it show on her face. A cold glint flashed in her eyes as she asked, "Are you threatening me?"

Lily Dalton said, "I’m not threatening you."

"It’s just that if you really think I came to the Sinclair estate with ulterior motives, I can withdraw from the competition."

"The finals are crucial, and we’ll probably have to meet every day to build our synergy."

"I need to understand your design philosophy to perfectly showcase the charm of the clothes on stage."

"And you need to understand my personal style and my body down to the last detail to design clothes that are a better fit for me."

"But you’re pregnant and shouldn’t be running around, so I have to be the one to come to the Sinclair estate."

"But when I come here, you don’t trust me and worry that I have other intentions."

"So... my only option is to withdraw from the competition."

Scarlett Jewel, of course, wasn’t going to let her withdraw from the competition that easily.

She had worked so hard to get to the finals.

If her model was gone, how was she supposed to showcase her designs?

’And looking at her, there isn’t a hint of guilt or evasion in her eyes. I must have misunderstood her, right?’

With that thought, Scarlett Jewel immediately looked for a way to save face.

"It’s probably because of the pregnancy, and the stress from the competition is making me a little emotional."

"Besides, I was just joking with you."

"I was complimenting you on how beautiful and elegant you look. Why did you take it so seriously?"

Hearing this, Lily Dalton said nothing.

But a fleeting, triumphant smirk touched the corners of her lips.