CHAPTER 266: CHAPTER 266: OBTAINING VERA HANSEN’S FILE FROM CYGNUS

This realization made Julian Lawson somewhat terrified.

He had never thought about these situations.

Throughout their years together, Serena Sterling had always been strong and independent.

She handled many things well, and in their careers, they supported each other, facing life and death together. She never fell short of him.

In the family, she managed everything well, took care of the house, and looked after her grandparents.

Between them as a couple, they were once harmonious, their feelings were deep.

Even though she would often wake up from nightmares because of past events, those were already things of the past.

When she was awake, she was always very independent.

In his impression, she wouldn’t be associated with these fragile words.

But now, he realized that everything might not be as he saw it.

She might really be driven mad by him, might really die.

...

On the other side, Silas Hawthorne and Serena Sterling had already returned to Hawthorne Manor.

Serena had also calmed down.

Just as Silas Hawthorne said—

"Things are different now, Serena, you have bodyguards by your side, and me, you’re no longer isolated."

Serena glanced at the bodyguard beside her.

Her skills were really good, faced with so many people alone, she never lost her composure, and could even stall for time until help arrived.

"Thank you." Serena said to her.

The bodyguard nodded: "It’s part of my duty."

The sky had completely darkened.

Rehearsal time had been long, and she had argued with Julian, she was really exhausted.

Today, the driver and Mrs. Walsh had gone to pick up Seraphina, who was now playing at home. When she saw Serena return, she came up to her.

Serena exchanged a few words with Seraphina and then went upstairs to the bedroom.

She was very tired and wanted to rest.

This fatigue was not just physical but mental exhaustion.

Shayla Randall had just come by and prescribed some medication for her.

After taking the medicine, Serena washed up and lay down.

Silas Hawthorne stayed by her bedside, looking over documents.

Serena looked at him, her eyelids gradually growing heavy.

Before long, under the effect of the medication, she fell asleep.

Silas Hawthorne looked at the sleeping Serena, clenching his hand.

The plan must be accelerated.

He must make Julian Lawson pay!

...

Time slowly passed, Cygnus.

Ethan Lynch was hiding inside a small house, holding a document.

The document was stained with blood.

He had underestimated the institution’s security.

The situation in Cygnus is different from the country’s; one can carry guns.

The most confidential areas of the institution are heavily guarded.

Taking something unnoticed was nearly impossible.

However...

Ethan Lynch looked at the document in his hand and smiled.

He still obtained the original record of Vera Hansen.

It turns out she was feigning illness.

Only had stomach ulcers, not stomach cancer.

Moreover, the ulcers had healed, meaning Vera Hansen wasn’t sick anymore!

"Buzz buzz..."

Ethan Lynch’s phone vibrated.

He looked at it; it was a call from that old friend.

Ethan Lynch glanced outside, he was currently on the mountain, with the institution at the foot. He could still hear the noise below.

Thinking it over, Ethan Lynch touched the connect button.

"Ethan!" The other person’s anxious voice immediately came through, "Do you know? Something terrible has happened; the institution you frequently visited has had an incident!"

Ethan Lynch pondered and feigned surprise: "What happened?"

"It’s unclear now, but seems like a theft," the other person said, "Moreover, the thief messed things up inside, and so far, we don’t know what exactly was stolen."

Ethan Lynch slightly lowered his eyes, "That’s good."

He knew he couldn’t leave without trace, so he deliberately messed things up inside, took other things, creating a false image.

Let them not know what he really wanted.

The records room held not only Vera Hansen’s files but also other people’s archives and some confidential documents.

"Ethan, was this your doing?" The other person asked carefully, "You’ve been going frequently these days."

Ethan Lynch chuckled and said, "What am I accused of? I only learned about this institution after coming here, and they let me visit, so why bother?"

Even though there might be suspicion, without evidence, it wasn’t him.

He had been prepared for a long time and avoided surveillance.

Even though he was injured, he hadn’t left blood traces there.

Thinking, Ethan Lynch glanced at his arm, there was a scar.

Saying what he did, Ethan Lynch hung up the phone.

It was basically safe now.

There would only be road control; he needed to wait overnight until daylight, when his planned people would come to get him.

With these thoughts, Ethan Lynch calmed down.

Looking at the document.

He wanted to tell Serena!

Serena would surely be happy!

Ethan Lynch suddenly longed for Serena.

He’s been abroad for a while now, not knowing how she had been during this time.

Calculating the time, it should be evening domestically, but she should still not have slept.

With this thought, Ethan Lynch called Serena.

But, for a long time, no one answered.

Ethan Lynch was baffled.

Just as the dialing almost ended, the call was finally answered.

"Ethan Lynch?" A male voice came through.

Ethan Lynch slightly furrowed his brows: "Silas Hawthorne?"

"It’s me," Silas Hawthorne replied from the other side.

"I called Serena," Ethan Lynch asked, "Why did you answer? Where is she?"

Ethan Lynch grew increasingly uneasy.

"She’s asleep," Silas Hawthorne said. "Is there anything urgent? I’ll tell her when she wakes."

Ethan Lynch felt more and more that things were amiss.

Silas Hawthorne staying by her side was understandable.

Silas Hawthorne saying she’s asleep seemed normal too.

But he couldn’t shake the sense of unease in his heart.

"What exactly happened?" Ethan Lynch demanded seriously, "Tell me!"

Silas Hawthorne glanced at the sleeping Serena, sighed deeply, then moved to another side.

"She’s sick," Silas Hawthorne replied, "The circumstances are complicated; I’ll explain when you return..."

Before Silas finished talking, a faint sound seemed to call out.

Then, the call was disconnected.

Ethan Lynch grew more anxious and immediately called Bianca.

"What happened to Serena? Tell me!" Ethan Lynch demanded.

Bianca knew she couldn’t hide it, so she told the truth.

Afterwards, she worriedly added, "Brother, don’t panic, Serena is recovering."

Ethan Lynch felt like exploding with anger upon hearing this.

How could he not panic?

He needed to return!

His hand holding the document trembled intensely, and the wound on his arm wouldn’t stop bleeding.

He wanted to bring the documents back immediately!

Julian Lawson, how dare he...

And Vera Hansen!

Vera’s audacity was truly immense, actually deceiving everyone in the country like that.

He would make Julian Lawson see, what kind of woman he had been protecting in the palm of his hand!