Ethan understood her smile and immediately responded, "Serena, no matter how beautiful she is, it's none of my business."
Moreover, Miss Sterling is not as beautiful as Serena. She only creates a stunningly perfect effect because of The Sterling Family's background. She used Serena as a stepping stone, and without the background and status, Miss Sterling is nowhere near Serena.
"None of your business!"
Carter Lockwood also mocked, "It's obvious she's aiming at you."
The third move of Miss Sterling's entrance was Renee Grant announcing her identity out loud, deliberately praising her as if she were heavenly, saying that any man who married her would be very lucky.
Isn't it obvious? They want Ethan to marry Miss Sterling.
Now, Renee Grant holds Miss Sterling's hand intimately, introducing her to Solaria's circle of noblewomen, clearly treating her as one of their own.
