When Serena Yeats woke up, it was already eight in the morning.
After having breakfast, she looked at the trending news on her phone and was stunned for a moment.
"Honey, come and look at this."
Serena put her phone in front of Elias Lancaster, letting him see the content inside.
[The Heiress of The J Keaton Family Returns]
The details also included the venue and time of the recognition ceremony.
Serena said in surprise, "Is this true?"
"Yes." Elias replied, "They want to make it up to you."
Serena felt valued, her lips curved into a smile from the heart.
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The Keaton Family was very high-profile this time, inviting all the media they had cooperated with over the years, along with some famous social media influencers. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs novèlfire.net
They wanted full coverage, allowing live broadcasts at will.
As soon as the influencers received the invitation, they rushed to the ceremony’s venue, eager to find the best angle for streaming.
On the day of the recognition.
The hotel was so crowded that only heads could be seen.
They used a special passage to directly reach the banquet hall of the ceremony.
After reaching the lounge, Serena handed Yara and Yuri over to Old Madam Lancaster and Nanny Livingston, and walked towards the banquet hall.
Serena didn’t want to attract too much attention. She wore a mask and a long gown, standing low-key in a corner of the banquet hall.
She scanned through the crowd but couldn’t find Elias Lancaster.
She hadn’t seen him since morning, where did he go?
Kian Keaton walked over to Serena, took her hand, and led her towards the stage.
When they stood behind the curtain on the stage, the host respectfully handed over a microphone and flowers.
Then, the host moved in front of the curtain to give the opening speech.
"Thank you all for taking the time to attend the recognition ceremony of The J Keaton Family. As everyone knows, the Keaton Family has been searching for their daughter for many years. Finally, their efforts have paid off.
The Keaton Family has found their lost gem, and today, Miss Keaton returns to her roots, sharing this joy with everyone here, inviting all to witness."
The audience fell silent.
The host’s voice sounded again, "Let’s welcome our Chairman Keaton and Miss Keaton."
Everyone in the banquet hall looked around, searching for a glimpse of The Keaton Family members.
The media was even more curious about the Miss Keaton they had never met, with cameras ready, all eager to capture the first photo of the Keaton father and daughter.
As soon as the host finished speaking.
The curtain on the stage slowly dropped.
Two figures appeared in everyone’s sight, but...
Upon seeing who was on stage.
Everyone was shocked.
Isn’t that Serena Yeats?
Isn’t she the wife of Lord Langdon of Aethelgard?
The audience under the stage started to buzz with discussions.
"Why is Serena Yeats up there?"
"Could she be that Miss Keaton?"
Kian Keaton tightened his grip on Serena’s hand, took two steps forward.
Serena felt countless gazes focused on her.
She tightly held Kian Keaton’s hand, feeling a bit nervous.
Kian Keaton gave her a reassuring look, "Serena, relax, follow your dad."
"Chairman Keaton, please."
Kian Keaton’s deep and powerful voice echoed in every corner of the banquet hall.
"First, I’d like to thank everyone for attending today’s recognition ceremony. Allow me to introduce, this is my daughter, Serena Keaton!"
His gaze was full of affection as he looked at Serena, "Serena Keaton is the only daughter of The Keaton Family. We have searched for her for many years, lost and found; today she officially returns to The Keaton Family!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the live stream and the venue were in an uproar.
[Did I hear wrong? Lord Langdon’s wife is the Miss Keaton!]
[This result is unimaginable!]
[Who said last time that Lord Langdon’s wife was just a poor nobody?]
[I just checked, Miss Keaton is indeed talented! She even won the championship at a design competition and has a position in the Lancaster Corporation’s design department.]
[Our Serena is so wonderful, even Lord Langdon couldn’t ask for more]
Everyone found it unbelievable.
While everyone was in a daze, Kian Keaton took out the household registry, and Serena Keaton’s name was already on it.
Everyone looked at Serena on stage.
She had a natural beauty, all the makeup artist did was some foundation and a little makeup.
Her face was petite and delicate, her eyes clear and full of life, innocent and cute.
Her hair was casually styled, with a few strands left floating beside her.
She wore an evening gown prepared by Elias Lancaster, looking like a fairy descending to the world.
"Why is the power out?"
The entire banquet hall went dark.
A spotlight shone on Serena Keaton.
She stood there, the pearls on her evening gown emanating light, making her look like a noble and pure princess.
Soon after, another spotlight fell at the entrance of the banquet hall.
Enveloping Elias Lancaster.
Elias couldn’t take his eyes off her.
He walked towards her step by step with a bouquet.
Upon seeing Elias Lancaster, the venue quieted down, silently watching them.
His gaze was passionate and his eyes tender.
Serena Yeats stared dumbfounded at the man approaching her.
Until the man knelt on one knee in front of her.
He already proposed last New Year’s!
Elias Lancaster’s face was calm, but his heart was as nervous as during the last proposal.
"Darling, I want to propose to you again on this most important day of your life, in front of all your family, so they can witness it."
Elias Lancaster said unhurriedly, "Serena, will you marry me?"
Everything needed was there; the parents of both families watching Elias Lancaster’s actions were smiling broadly.
As Ruby Yates from The Keaton Family cried and laughed, wiping her tears away.
Kian Keaton’s eyes were filled with countless emotions.
And Ronan Keaton, feeling extremely complicated, just found his sister, hadn’t had time to cherish and pamper her, and now she’s being taken away by his good brother.
Thinking that Lord Langdon of Aethelgard would call him brother, it was quite satisfying.
Soon after, the people below realized and started cheering.
The live stream comments flooded with hearts and the words "Say yes!"
Serena Yeats covered her mouth with a smile.
She looked at her father and mother, then at the in-laws, and finally at her brother with a dark face.
Elias Lancaster, with shaking hands, placed the ring on Serena Yeats’ ring finger, kissing the back of her hand.
The banquet hall lit up like daylight.
Only then did everyone notice that the hall was draped with red roses.
Afterward, Elias Lancaster was busy socializing.
By the time he realized it, Serena Keaton had already left with Kian Keaton and the others, taking the kids back to The Keaton Family.
Before leaving, they politely greeted Old Madam Lancaster, "In-law, now that Minnie has finally returned, and today’s recognition ceremony is completed.
I want to take Minnie to stay at home for a few days; after all, without a public wedding with Elias, she hasn’t officially married out."
Hearing this, the faces of Old Madam Lancaster and Old Master Lancaster changed, wondering what would happen if she took the two kids back to The Keaton Family and didn’t return?