The Scorned Heiress's Hidden Empire (by Jade Quinn) novel Chapter 141

So, in terms of seniority, Mis Moore was actually the senior aunt to Mr. Pierce’s mother in the Serenity Sect.

That meant Mr. Pierce would have to call Miss Moore “Grandmaster Aunt” in the martial arts world.

Oh my God.

Two whole generations apart!

Natalie glanced at the two kneeling people and nodded indifferently.

“So, according to the Serenity Sect rules you just mentioned, how likely do you think it is that you two will still be allowed to stay in the sect?” Natalie asked.

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As soon as she said that, a chill went straight to their heads.

Natalie ignored their reaction and went on, “In martial arts, we value virtue above all.

‘When the founding master created the Serenity Sect, he said we should judge disciples first by their character, then by their talent.

‘If someone has poor character, no matter how gifted they are, we won’t take them. But if their heart is good, even if their talent is lacking, we can always teach them.”

She watched their eyelids twitch and said, “Owen, you’ve spent at least half your life in the Serenity Sect. Don’t tell me you still don’t get this?

‘If the master sets a bad example, the disciple will follow. Let’s not even talk about talent. If you’ve lost your integrity then no matter how gifted you are, it’s all garbage.”

Natalie said it in such a casual tone, but her words landed on them like a sledgehammer.

Owen was kneeling there, his mind buzzing.

He thought back on all these years in the Serenity Sect, starting out as a nobody in the outer sect and clawing has was up 2 become an elder. He’d spent half his life here.

Degacy

He’d always believed he was grinding for seniority, for skill, for the sect’s Aegacy

But now, with just a single sentence from Natalie, everything he’d worked for his whole life was shafrest

Turns out, he wasn’t cultivating his character He was just chasing after reputation

He wanted to make it to the inner sect, not to hone his martial arts, but just so people woude adise hall

He always made sure everyone knew he was from the Serenity Set not hes ause he was pavost at a bar, the others to be proud of hum

When did he turn into this person!

Annabelle’s face burned with shame as the lowered her hold even fucher Shy the meth eight years old, hfteen years now

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then as she grew up, she started to realize the status of the Serenity Sect, and just how ordinary her own talent was. She began to panac, realizing that hard work alone wasn’t enough to change any of that.

Her admiration for those stronger than her slowly twisted into errvy, and she started resenting anyone who learned faster than she did.

She thought that would make her feel better, but it didn’t.

She grew more and more restless, more and more panicked, and had no clue what she really wanted anymore.

Whenever she was outside the Serenity Sect, people treated her with respect. It fed her ego. Eventually, she didn’t want to return to the Serenity Sect and face the truth anymore.

When did she become like this?

Natalie watched the two deep in thought, letting out a soft breath through her nose.

It’s a pity they realized it too late.

‘I won’t make any judgment about today’s events for now. I’ll tell my senior brother everything exactly as it happened, and your fate will be up to him,” Natalie said.

Owen’s heart hit rock bottom.

Her senior brother was the head elder of the inner sect and the current acting leader of the Serenity Sect.

He was all about the rules and couldn’t stand people who threw their weight around.

Owen, just an outer sect elder, had been waving the Serenity Sect’s banner everywhere, calling others “unorthodox” and

laiming they weren’t worthy of the sect.

But the person he’d been trash–talking was actually Natalie, the next leader of the Serenity Sect.

If word got back, forget about being an outer sect elder, he might not even get to stay in the Serenity Sect.

Annabelle knelt there, her face as white as a sheet.

From the moment she entered the sect, she’d always carried herself with an air of superiority as an outer sect disciproc

But to others, she was nothing at all.

Annabelle gave a relieved smile, not even sure what was on her mind.

Owen knew there was no point in saying anything che He staggered to his feet, bowed with cupped hands to Naci

Thank you for your guidance today, Senior Aunt I’ll take my leave now

Annabelle stood up too, following Owen in a daze. As they were about to leave, Natale called out to the un

“The Serenity Sect doesn’t define you The sect is the set and you are yourselves

“Nobody in the sect looks down on anyone. The only person who can look downy out you to yourself

“What earts others‘ respect isn’t your status or reputation it’s your real strength

Their steps faltered, and they just stood there, stunned for a long moment before finally turning back is glans al Natalie A if hoping for one last bit of reassurance

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Natalie had already looked away, paying them no more mind. The two of them gave her a deep, respectful bow, then quietly

left

William cleared his throat ught, everyone, that was just a small incident. Let’s get the party back on frack!”

The music started up again, waiters glided through the crowd, and champagne glasses clinked with a crisp, cheerful sound.

But the attention on Natalie didn’t fade; no one could tear their eyes away from her now.

Natalie is really something else.”

Not just something else, she’s on a whole other level. Did you hear what she said? So effortless, but every word landed perfectly.

Owen’s pride, built over half a lifetime, was cut right through by her in just one sentence.”

And it wasn’t just Owen. She saw straight through Annabelle’s petty thought. But she didn’t go for the kill; she even gave hem a way out.”

That’s what’s truly impressive. So young, yet with such vision and maturity.”

A few older gentlemen gathered together, their eyes full of respect and thoughtful admiration as they watched Natalie.

Maxwell’s last disciple really is something else,” one of them remarked.

It’s not just that the master taught her well. She’s got real insight of her own. The way she spoke just now, you’d think those vords came from someone with decades of life experience, not someone her age.”

The others nodded along.

And she’s only nineteen. That’s what makes her so impressive, another chimed in.

Natalie was instantly swarmed by the Mitchell family, everyone chattering excitedly around her.

tyan grinned, “Natalie, how are you this awesome? You’re actually the top disciple of the Serenity Sect? Why didn’t you ever nention it?”

ason laughed, “No wonder you always had that mysterious, masterly vibe I knew I wasn’t just imagining u

Charlotte beamed, “Natalie, you’re seriously amazing!”

Andrew piped up, “Is Maxwell still living out in the countryside? I didn’t see hun last sane I visited

Everyone was talking over each other, throwing out questions left and right

Natalie rubbed her forehead, waited for them to finally quiet down, then gave a small saule. You never asked one beloty master isn’t in the countryside anymore He’s out seeing the world now

Just as she knished. Natalie saw they were about to bombard her with inore questions, ad she cased her hand to stop them Out of the corner of her eye, she caught Henry watching her from the sule

Alright, with so many people around if you have more questions, let’s talk at home is going to step out for a hat whit get

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