CHAPTER 301: CHAPTER 301: HOPE HE CAN FIGURE IT OUT

What’s more, Vera Hansen’s illness might be fake.

The heart is filled with hatred.

How dare she deceive him!

Giving him false information, making him tolerate her actions time and again!

He hated Vera Hansen, hated his own foolishness.

Julian Lawson tightened his grip on the Tanzanite in his hand.

He made a call to Jude Chaucer.

Soon, Jude Chaucer answered the call.

"President Lawson." Jude Chaucer’s voice came through, with noisy background sounds.

"How’s it going?" Julian Lawson asked directly.

Jude Chaucer looked at the people following behind him, then walked into an empty corridor.

"We’re escorting Vera Hansen for various examinations. She’s very uncooperative," Jude Chaucer said, "But you can rest assured, President Lawson, I will handle it. She has no choice but to undergo the check-ups."

"When can we get the examination results?" Julian Lawson continued to ask.

"Within a day, hopefully by tonight," replied Jude Chaucer.

It’s almost certain that Vera Hansen is faking illness, so they just need to confirm whether she has cancer. Pushing a bit more will make it faster.

Jude Chaucer understood that everyone was waiting for a confirmation.

Even though they knew deep down, they still needed that final confirmation.

"Alright." Julian Lawson’s voice came from the other side.

Then the call ended.

Jude Chaucer put away his phone, glanced at a reporter peeking around, and turned to leave the corridor.

Jude Chaucer went to keep an eye on Vera Hansen.

At this moment, Vera Hansen was constantly screaming and struggling.

She refused to do blood tests, get a CT scan, or even an ultrasound.

She resisted everything.

But she was still forced to undergo them by the people brought by Jude Chaucer.

When Vera Hansen saw Jude Chaucer walking in, she shouted harshly, "Jude Chaucer, you can’t force me! This is illegal!"

Jude Chaucer gave a cold laugh.

He didn’t answer.

They weren’t at a public hospital. He had the power and means.

The reporters couldn’t get in, blocked outside.

So, he was sure to get the results.

Vera Hansen continued to curse at Jude Chaucer.

Jude Chaucer paid no mind, only instructing others to carry out the various tests on her.

"Vera Hansen, if I were you, I’d cooperate honestly. That way, you’d suffer less."

Finally, Jude Chaucer looked at Vera Hansen coldly and said, "I’m not President Lawson; I just get things done. I don’t pamper."

Vera Hansen recalled Jude Chaucer’s demeanor from before at the sanatorium, and finally held her tongue.

Yet, she couldn’t just sit back and wait for death.

She had to find a way.

...

On the other side.

Connor Goldsmith kept trying to contact Vera Hansen.

But with Vera Hansen being held, there was no way to reach her by phone.

The online discussions kept escalating.

It was very unfavorable to Vera Hansen.

Finally, after waiting for a long time, Vera Hansen’s message finally came through.

Thus, Connor Goldsmith took action.

Previously, online discussions were all about Vera Hansen faking her illness, with deeper dives into Vera Hansen’s various actions.

And they kept finding more.

At this moment, Connor Goldsmith intervened.

Then, the direction of the discussion changed instantly.

"Vera Hansen is still undergoing examinations, her illness or non-illness isn’t confirmed, so how can you say such things about her?"

"Even if Vera Hansen isn’t truly sick, weren’t her actions real?"

"Today’s charity sale, speaking up for sick children at the charity gala, encouraging patients on ’Heavenly Sound’, countdowns on her personal account giving strength to people... and so much more, all done by Vera Hansen, real actions."

"The things seen today, were only between her and Serena Sterling, this doesn’t negate her good deeds."

"Besides, whether she knows her own health status is still in question."

...

Vera Hansen’s die-hard fans also chimed in in agreement.

Some even confronted user 567 online, saying that user 567 had ill intentions, accusing them of framing Vera Hansen for Serena.

Most frequently saying—"Wasn’t Serena Sterling’s miscarriage due to her own carelessness in falling down the stairs? At most, Julian Lawson could be blamed? How is it Vera Hansen’s fault?"

The narrative shifted immediately.

Essentially, it was Vera Hansen garnering everyone’s sympathy through feigned illness.

Turning into a matter between Serena and Vera Hansen.

...

Outside Vivian’s Floral Studio, the charity sale booth was already packed up.

All that was left was to donate the funds.

The companion silently observed.

Quietly recording all the data.

...

On the other side.

Serena Sterling and Silas Hawthorne had returned to Hawthorne Manor.

After lunch, Serena took a nap.

She was a bit tired from all the turmoil last night and all the tasks today.

Silas Hawthorne saw that she was indeed tired and didn’t bother her.

Only after seeing Serena fall asleep did he contact a few other people.

Before long, those who were available came to Hawthorne Manor, and those who couldn’t joined online.

In the living room.

Ethan Lynch sat with his head lowered, silent.

Next to him, Jasper Ford was visibly angry.

"Did Julian Lawson really say that?" Jasper Ford had never seen someone so shameless!

Still wanting to be a second option?

Even Jasper Ford hadn’t made such a demand!

"What makes him think Serena would agree!" Jasper Ford was beside himself with rage.

Silas Hawthorne didn’t respond, instead looking over at Ethan Lynch.

He reached out and poured Ethan Lynch a cup of tea.

"The matters in Cygnus have been resolved." Silas Hawthorne told Ethan Lynch, "A confidentiality agreement was signed, here we only stated it was someone from the Hawthorne Group who obtained the materials through certain methods, you weren’t exposed. As long as you don’t talk, no one else will know."

Ethan Lynch looked at the tea on the table, understanding what Silas Hawthorne meant.

In truth, he didn’t want to owe Silas Hawthorne any favors.

But things had come to this.

He knew, Serena wouldn’t let him go to jail. If he wasn’t sure he was safe, she would never have used the materials.

Even regarding Vera Hansen’s false illness, she remained silent.

Thus, his efforts could even backfire.

Back when they set off for Cygnus, Serena had discussed it with him.

Investigate for leads, it was best to first confirm the nature of that organization, then try to obtain information through negotiation and trade.

She also said, getting the information was best, but it wasn’t a problem if they couldn’t.

"Ethan, don’t push too hard." that’s what she told him back then.

It was him, who acted impulsively.

Jasper Ford cursed and went to talk with Bianca Lynch about the matter.

Silas Hawthorne watched Ethan Lynch, who still hadn’t moved to pick up the tea.

He understood Ethan Lynch’s feelings.

Also knew, Ethan Lynch had put everything aside, for her.

Jasper Ford, though hot-tempered, could see clearly, so he had Orion Hawthorne discuss a business collaboration between the two families. Jasper Ford agreed, effectively withdrawing and letting go.

With Xander Linton and Serena, there was a life between them, so they didn’t need to be managed.

But Ethan Lynch was different.

Bianca Lynch and Serena were good friends, and Ethan Lynch had practically watched Serena grow up.

He could be considered Serena’s brother.

If Ethan Lynch couldn’t sort things out for himself, it would complicate matters greatly.