Julian Lawson didn’t respond, just looked at her with a complicated expression.
"I’ll come to find you in five months," he said.
Serena Sterling was noncommittal.
"Go back," she said, taking the lead down the steps.
Julian Lawson stood on the steps, watching Serena Sterling’s departing figure. He saw the sunlight casting a golden halo around her, inexplicably feeling a bit sad.
Just then, Julian Lawson’s phone started vibrating.
He took out his phone and saw Vera Hansen’s name on the caller ID.
In his other hand was the divorce certificate with Serena Sterling.
Julian Lawson looked up again, Serena Sterling had already turned the corner and disappeared from sight.
Julian Lawson shook his head and brushed off the strange thoughts.
She can’t live without him.
Moreover, Vera Hansen only has five months left.
Thinking this, Julian Lawson answered Vera Hansen’s call.
"Brother Julian," Vera Hansen’s voice came through the phone, "Is everything going smoothly?"
Julian Lawson looked at the divorce certificate in his hand.
Serena Sterling got back into the car, sat in the driver’s seat, thought for a moment, took out the divorce certificate, snapped a photo, and sent it to their group chat.
Serena: Successfully obtained the divorce certificate.
Then, congratulations poured in immediately—
Bianca Lynch: That’s great, applause, applause! Congratulations Serena on successfully leaving the jerk, happy divorce!
Jasper Ford: Serena, well done, finally got rid of that idiot Julian Lawson!
Quinn: Awesome, congrats on Serena starting a new life!
Ethan Lynch: Congrats Serena on regaining single status! Congratulations, congratulations!
Justin Jennings: Amazing, finally the hardship is over, congratulations, Serena!
Jasper Ford: Let’s have dinner together tonight, I’ll make a reservation! Such a good event deserves a proper celebration!
Serena felt warmth in her heart as she read the congratulatory messages in the group, and she replied a few words.
After a while, she put down her phone, ready to drive away.
But just then, she noticed someone standing by the car.
She didn’t know how long he’d been waiting there, but when he saw her look up, he waved his hand to catch her attention.
It was First Young Master Hawthorne, Silas Hawthorne.
Why is he waiting here?
Serena was a bit puzzled. She thought about it; aside from previous encounters and confrontations in the business field, she basically had no other private dealings with Silas Hawthorne.
Moreover, even in the business field, she was there as Julian Lawson’s representative.
If excluding Serena’s identity, then it would be Irene.
But Irene always wore a mask, and he was with Brother Julian and the others watching the scene previously.
These thoughts flashed through her mind in just a second, then she rolled down the car window and smiled at Silas Hawthorne.
"What’s the matter, First Young Master?" Serena asked.
Silas Hawthorne found her seemingly harmless appearance amusing. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel⁂fire.net
"Shall we chat?" Silas Hawthorne said with a light laugh.
Serena wasn’t sure what Silas Hawthorne was up to.
In Aeston, the three giants are the Lawson Family, Ford Family, and Hawthorne Family.
The Lawson Family, led by Julian Lawson, was transforming and overshadowing the other two.
The Ford Family and Hawthorne Family were evenly matched.
But the cultivation methods of the next generation for these two families are completely different.
The Ford Family uses a survival of the fittest approach, with Jasper Ford and his brothers fiercely competing, the winner being king.
The Hawthorne Family works together to make Hawthorne Group bigger and stronger.
But Serena knows, things aren’t that simple.
Though Brother Julian has a silly-spunky nature like a big golden retriever, being born in a wealthy family is not possible to be completely unaware.
June Hawthorne is also a very formidable woman, and the Hawthorne Family deals in gems, luxury goods, etc., and the Hawthorne Family’s First Young Lady in Aeston is no joke.
To have Brother Julian and June Hawthorne willingly bow down to someone is not the work of a mere mortal.
Usually, matters in the Hawthorne Family are handled by Brother Julian and June Hawthorne, but First Young Master Hawthorne, Silas Hawthorne, is very mysterious.
It’s only known that he is 29 years old, went abroad years ago, and returned to lead Hawthorne Group recently.
Thinking this, Serena felt she needed to inquire first, so she said, "Another day?"
Silas Hawthorne’s smile remained unchanged, he said, "Could you spare some time for me?"
He paused briefly, then said, "Serena, or perhaps, Irene?"
Serena’s smile froze slightly but she immediately masked it.
"First Young Master must have mistaken me for someone else," Serena smiled, "I’ve heard Irene is quite an impressive singer lately?"
Silas Hawthorne shook his head, smiling, "No mistake."
"Ever since I accompanied Yul to watch the live event, I knew who you were."
"Later, I did a bit of investigation, went to the third live show again, just to confirm."
"Is this explanation sufficient?"
He was still smiling, looking at her, appearing warm and friendly.
But Serena dared not take it lightly.
Speaking so precisely surely meant he had indeed identified her identity.
Serena knew today they must talk.
"I’ve booked a tea room," Silas Hawthorne said.
Serena nodded, got out of the car and followed Silas Hawthorne to a nearby secluded and elegant teahouse.
"First Young Master."
"Good morning, First Young Master."
Seeing Silas Hawthorne, people greeted him one after another.
It was evident they all knew him.
Silas Hawthorne nodded in response.
Serena followed Silas Hawthorne with full of doubts.
Finally, they arrived in the tea room.
After the tea was served, the tea room door was closed.
"Why did First Young Master suddenly take an interest in me? And even investigate me?" Tea aroma wafted across the table, the tea fragrance rose; Serena looked at Silas Hawthorne and asked.
Silas Hawthorne did not answer immediately but reached out to serve tea.
"Actually, we’ve met many times, but at that time you were always by Julian Lawson’s side," Silas Hawthorne said.
Serena nodded, it was indeed the case.
"I always believed that Julian Lawson having you was his good fortune. I, was always envious."
Serena looked at Silas Hawthorne, unsure of his meaning in saying this.
"I was also there at the charity auction gala," Silas Hawthorne continued, "I witnessed that woman named Irene, and her perfect psychological strategy was the beginning of my curiosity."
"However, I’ve heard Irene was Jasper Ford’s woman. Though regrettable, I didn’t think much of it until Yul dragged me to see Irene’s live show."
"That’s when I suspected something was amiss, and then, as I mentioned earlier, slowly confirmed your identity."
So it was because of the auction.
Serena slightly lowered her eyes, watching Silas Hawthorne’s movements.
"So, what’s the reason First Young Master sought me out today?" She asked.
"Just call me Silas,"
Silas Hawthorne said, smiling: "Firstly, congratulations on your happy divorce."
"And then," Silas Hawthorne handed her the tea, saying, "Would you consider marrying me?"