CHAPTER 249: CHAPTER 249: WITNESSING SERENA STERLING AND HUO’S INTIMACY

He almost ground his teeth to powder.

Especially watching the natural intimacy between Serena and Silas, it made his heart ache even more.

They...

Could they have already...

His eyes were rimmed with red.

Just thinking about her, who once slept beside him every night, now lying next to another man.

It made him feel like he was going insane.

Unacceptable, he couldn’t accept it!

Julian watched as their car drove away.

Only then did the Hawthorne guards release him.

Julian immediately started his car and followed.

He watched the two of them drop a child off at school, then Silas drove her to the office, and there were also people secretly guarding beneath her building.

Julian knew he couldn’t get past.

"Beep—"

Julian pounded his fist on the steering wheel, hitting the horn and blaring a loud honk.

That day, Julian didn’t go to the company.

Jude explained everything down the line.

Although the new product had just been released yesterday, Jude knew something must have happened, otherwise, Julian would not be absent at such a time.

...

Serena was busy all day.

Just as she arrived at the company, she received a video call from Jasper Ford.

Soon, Ford Entertainment made an official announcement, and Serena reposted it.

Serena’s solo concert will be held two weeks later at the Aeston Stadium, lasting two hours, with ticket sales starting tomorrow.

Ticket prices aren’t expensive, and the setlist has been released.

All the songs were written by Serena herself.

Previously, Serena’s songs written under her real name, those performed by Irene on "Heavenly Sound", songs written by Janine, and songs sold over the years while collaborating with buyers or obtaining company authorization.

There will also be a debut original track performed at the concert.

Not long after Vera’s downfall, Serena’s identity as Janine was exposed, prompting everyone to revisit the songs Janine had written.

It was only then they realized that during the period Serena was selling songs as "Janine", she wrote many explosive hits.

Many hugely popular songs’ lyrics and music were all attributed to Janine.

For a time, it stirred up great commotion.

"This setlist is impressive, all the songs are written by Serena herself!"

"It turns out Serena is so talented. I used to think she was just an appendage by Julian’s side, but now it seems her songwriting skills and the sales of new products for the Hawthorne Group both show her talent!"

"I don’t care. I was deceived by Vera, so I’m going to Serena’s concert now! Besides, it’s not even expensive!"

...

For a time, everyone was eager for the next day’s ticket sales, setting alarms to prepare for the rush.

During the video conference, Jasper Ford nodded with a smile, saying, "The online sentiment is great, many people have expressed their interest. We’ll see the exact data tomorrow with the ticket sales."

Serena nodded. She didn’t dare expect too much. Selling even half of the tickets would be great, considering she’s only a small-time singer.

The video meeting ended there, but Jasper Ford called her.

"Serena, Alexander’s actions are indeed as we suspected. I’ve got the evidence, now we just need to see the end of the chain," Jasper Ford excitedly reported the latest developments to Serena.

The issue of Vera collaborating with Alexander to manipulate The Lawson Corporation’s stock price had not concluded, as Alexander had yet to sell the shares.

Furthermore, the funds hadn’t been divided with Vera.

Serena and Jasper estimated that Alexander was waiting for The Lawson Corporation to launch a new product before selling, and indeed, it was so.

"These days without Vera’s antics, I’m not used to it," Jasper boastfully mumbled.

Serena thought he was being quite cheeky.

However, Serena was curious as to why, after causing a scene at the hospital the other day, there had been no word from Vera. This wasn’t in keeping with her usual behavior.

Vera wanted to stir up trouble, but she didn’t dare.

At this moment, Vera was lying in a hospital bed, with restraining straps on her hands and feet, looking genuinely pale.

Jude Chaucer stood nearby, talking with the doctor.

"...Yes, just treat her according to her condition. If there’s no improvement, the treatment might need to be intensified," Jude nodded to the doctor.

Vera didn’t dare breathe loudly.

These days, Julian really was "treating" her.

The worse the illness, the more it was "treated."

Even if she screamed and resisted the "treatment," no one thought Julian was in the wrong.

Because it was she who claimed she was ill and needed hospitalization, Julian was simply showing concern and treating her, all by the book, unquestionable.

Vera felt utterly desperate.

This time, she felt truly depressed.

She wasn’t sick but became genuinely ill.

Yet thinking about that secret calmed her a bit.

Julian wouldn’t let her speak about it.

The reason for the meeting that day was a secret Julian would protect with his life.

Thinking this, Vera saw Jude glance her way, and she immediately pretended to sleep.

...

Time slowly passed.

The day went by just like that.

When Serena looked up, she saw the sunset outside the window.

A small alarm clock was buzzing on the side, reminding her to pick up Seraphina.

Serena packed her things, and there was a car sent by Silas to pick her up downstairs.

The car was decorated with Seraphina’s favorite Cinnamoroll.

All sorts of plush pillows, and a giant Cinnamoroll doll, which Seraphina loved jumping into.

Getting into the car, Serena suddenly remembered seeing alpacas being led into the estate in the morning, hopping along quite amusingly.

He remembered her words; she had just mentioned yesterday that Seraphina liked the alpaca toy, and he had people find a real one to keep at home.

Thinking of how Silas liked his pets chubby, Serena imagined what a chubby alpaca would look like.

She couldn’t help but laugh aloud.

Just like that, the car went on its way to the kindergarten.

The car went to park, and Serena walked towards the kindergarten.

It was time for end of school, with people coming and going outside the kindergarten.

Serena carried her bag.

"Buzz buzz..."

Her phone vibrated, and she paused to look at it, seeing it was from an unfamiliar number.

She hesitated about answering, and at that moment, suddenly, a hand covered her mouth, and a strong force pulled her away.

"Mmm!"

Serena struggled with all her might.

She wanted to make noise and actions to attract someone’s attention, but she was right at a small alley crossing while checking her phone, and the person was dragging her into an empty alley.

Panic, fear! Serena’s heart pounded wildly.

Who was it!

Was it the person who tried to run her over last time?

Cold sweat dripped down, instantly soaking her.

The pain of losing her child struck again, as if her heart was being torn apart once more.

She tried dialing 110 with one hand while clawing at the wall with the other, attempting to stop.