CHAPTER 35: CHAPTER 35: ASKING MY SISTERS FOR A LIVE RECORDING

Secretary Chaucer was genuinely a bit panicked.

Because he had witnessed the whole process, Preston Langley was originally the General Manager of the company’s procurement department, but later ended up in his current predicament due to that incident.

Procurement manager, that was genuinely a lucrative position.

Moreover, it’s the General Manager of The Lawson Corporation’s procurement department!

Thinking of this, Secretary Chaucer said, "President Lawson, should we add security guards?"

"And should we also remind Miss Vera Hansen over there?"

Julian Lawson rubbed his temples, then nodded, telling Secretary Chaucer to handle it.

Preston Langley.

A cold murderous intent flashed through Julian Lawson’s eyes.

Julian Lawson would absolutely not let him go!

...

Hospital.

Serena had already removed her makeup and lay back down.

Bianca Lynch found time to come and see her.

"Serena, you were truly amazing!" Bianca Lynch said with a smile, holding Serena’s arm, "The stage was just explosive!"

"Was it that exaggerated?" Serena looked at Bianca Lynch, thinking her exaggerated expression was funny, she said, "I suspect you see beauty in your best friend."

"No way!"

Bianca Lynch would not agree at all; she snuggled up to Serena.

"We grew up together, don’t I know your abilities?"

"I didn’t watch the edited clips online, heh, I had a sister working over there who streamed it live to me on her phone, just a pity the program crew didn’t record it properly at the time, I wonder if she saved it."

Bianca Lynch spoke with increasing excitement.

"When I was following my brother around being wild, you were already seriously practicing the piano, later you mastered various musical instruments!"

"And this was just your interest; Uncle Sheridan had always been nurturing you as the future heir, at that time..."

At this point, Bianca Lynch paused.

Serena’s smile slightly paused, but her expression didn’t change much.

Her father had always been her ailment; all the changes started with his passing.

"Serena." Bianca Lynch held her hand tight.

Seeing Bianca Lynch’s worried look, Serena snapped back, saying, "Joy, don’t be so cautious, I’m not that fragile, and besides, it’s all long ago."

"I’m doing quite well now, aren’t I?" Serena said, firmly gripping Bianca Lynch’s hand.

Bianca Lynch, seeing Serena’s expression genuine, breathed a sigh of relief.

After hesitating for a while, Bianca Lynch spoke again, "Then, how is she now... what situation is she in?"

Serena glanced at Bianca Lynch, noticing the cautiousness in her eyes.

Between them, what could be mentioned with such caution was only one person.

Her mother.

After her father’s passing, many wolves wanted to take a bite out of them mother and daughter.

Even though Julian Lawson said he would protect her and let people from The Lawson Corporation take over and manage the remaining Sheridan Family assets, it wasn’t easy for them.

Her mother was also a once charming and beautiful woman who impressed the entire Aeston elite circle with a single dance.

But later...

Later, she became tired and grew older.

She wanted someone she could rely on.

So, she went with her stepfather.

"Serena..." Bianca Lynch’s concerned voice came through.

"Haven’t been in touch recently." Serena pretended to watch the TV beside her, saying, "Last time we met, I gave her a sum of money, heard she opened a small shop, should be... doing okay."

Actually, Serena knew that her mother’s feelings towards her had become quite complex.

Especially because of that incident.

"Alas..." Bianca Lynch sighed, "Perhaps not interfering with each other is also good."

"Mm." Serena responded.

Perhaps.

Serena looked at the TV, which was broadcasting the latest weather forecast.

"Breaking news from reporters, it is expected that there will be a heavy rain tonight, please viewers take precautions and bring rain gear..."

Beside her, Bianca Lynch murmured about having trouble on the way back tonight.

Serena smiled and said, "Why don’t I give you half my bed, let you lie down, and not go back tonight."

They used to lie together often when they were kids.

Bianca Lynch rolled her eyes at her, "I don’t want to, if I bump into your injuries, someone will want to hit me."

Serena laughed without replying.

She knew Bianca Lynch was referring to Ethan Lynch.

Previously, Bianca had said she wanted to compensate Serena by giving Ethan to her, but Serena didn’t want to think about it now.

She had lots of things to do.

Six days ago, when she and Julian Lawson were in the civil office processing paperwork, she had left a loophole in the property division agreement she handed over.

The roughly written clause stated that what’s under her name belongs to her, and she wants to take those things away.

Julian Lawson originally wanted to remarry in half a year, plus she deliberately provoked him that day, so he merely glanced at the agreement.

So he didn’t notice that beyond a few clearly specified items, there was also something under "Other assets originally belonging to Serena Sterling."

Those were once the Sheridan Family’s, later taken over by The Lawson Corporation.

Her father’s old department that she must reclaim.

Even though most personnel had changed.

Serena knew that if Julian Lawson was willing to let go, everything would be fine, but if he was unwilling, then a negotiation would be needed.

That department had always been managed by her and wasn’t closely related to The Lawson Corporation. She believed for a reasonable price, she could gain control.

If not, she could go to court over disputed parts with that contract.

That way, even if she couldn’t collect all, she could at least gather some.

So.

She needed a big sum of money.

Given Julian Lawson’s intelligence and competence in the commercial battlefield, the opportunity she could seize was only this one.

Thus, Heavenly Sound, she absolutely must secure!

This was a springboard, sufficient exposure and popularity, professional music skills, widely appealing works, all these could lead to a skyrocketing business value.

With the ensuing income, it’s evident.

Even if Julian Lawson wanted to suppress her, she could try other channels, at least, Jasper Ford was on her side.

But... would Julian Lawson go to such extremes?

Serena lowered her eyes slightly.

A moment flashed through her mind of Julian Lawson protecting Vera while looking at her warily.

She couldn’t be sure.

Thus, she could only plan for the worst.

She was aware Jasper Ford had already bet everything.

His two elder brothers had been adults many years earlier, and their influences in the Ford Group had become deeply entrenched, hence Jasper Ford faced a difficult situation due to his young age.

As Old Master Ford aged and frequently fell ill recently, internal conflicts among the Ford family’s three sons had reached a boiling point.

If Jasper Ford could succeed with her this time, perhaps it would break this deadlock.

Allowing Jasper Ford to gain more ground within the Ford Group.

Thinking of this, Serena glanced at Bianca Lynch who was switching channels with the remote.

Serena said, "Joy, can you contact the sister who live-streamed for you just now?"

Bianca Lynch continued to switch channels, unable to find a program she wanted to watch.

She said absentmindedly, "Sure, what do you want her for?"

Serena watched the images on the TV, softly saying, "I want to get the content she recorded."