CHAPTER 39: CHAPTER 39: AT HIS SIDE, THERE IS ONLY SERENA STERLING

There was an emotion in his heart that he couldn’t control.

Something was gradually spiraling out of control.

But he still didn’t realize it.

Finally, Julian Lawson opened his eyes, and at this moment, his gaze was calm and unperturbed.

Her tactics couldn’t deceive him.

She had been by his side for seven years, and he knew her nature well.

She couldn’t leave him.

Julian Lawson drove back to Lawson Tower, dealing with company matters as usual.

It seemed like nothing had happened, yet something felt different.

"Ding dong."

His email notified him of a new message.

Julian Lawson clicked on it and found an invitation to a charity gala.

The time was set for 7 PM tomorrow night.

It stated he was hoped to attend and could bring a lady companion.

"Buzz buzz."

Julian Lawson’s phone vibrated.

It was a message from Vera Hansen.

[Brother Julian, I heard the Ford Group is hosting a charity gala. I wish to do my bit for those patients, but I don’t have the qualifications. Do you have an entry ticket? Can you take me with you?]

He rarely attended such charity galas.

In the past seven years, he’d only attended three.

At such events, he typically brought either a work secretary, professional companion, girlfriend, wife, or a family member.

According to Julian Lawson’s personality, whenever he attended, the person he brought would always be Serena Sterling.

In these seven years, at such events, the only person by his side was Serena Sterling.

Currently, he and Serena were still in a cooling-off period; Julian Lawson originally wanted to refuse Vera Hansen, but...

Inexplicably, the image returned to his mind again—Serena Sterling and Ethan Lynch nestled together behind the ripple glass door of a hospital room at Aeston First Hospital.

With lips slightly pursed, a strange emotion surged in his heart.

Then, he replied to Vera Hansen—

[Sure.]

...

Time passed slowly.

Meanwhile, at Aeston First Hospital.

Serena Sterling was discussing the next content with Miles Levin.

Her phone vibrated; there was new information.

She glanced at it—it was an invitation to a charity gala.

Then the door of the hospital room was pushed open.

Jasper Ford hurried in.

"What’s wrong?" Serena Sterling asked in surprise.

Miles Levin, hearing Serena Sterling had issues, went to handle other matters.

Ending the conference call, Serena Sterling looked at Jasper Ford.

Jasper Ford sat down and said, "Your health..."

Stammering, looking very conflicted.

"I’ll go." Before Jasper Ford could awkwardly say it, Serena Sterling already spoke up.

"Ah?" Jasper Ford was clearly confused, "You know what I wanted to say?"

Serena Sterling handed the phone to Jasper Ford.

On the "Irene" card, the charity gala invitation had already been opened.

Tomorrow night at 7 PM, invited in the name of the Ford Group.

The fact that this message was sent to "Irene’s" phone signified Jasper Ford hadn’t argued with his family.

She was determined to secure "Heavenly Sound"; the charity gala invitation was already in her hands, she had to go.

Jasper Ford hesitated before saying, "Well, things are a bit complicated."

Serena Sterling looked inquisitively at Jasper Ford.

Jasper Ford scratched his head: "Well, my grandpa thinks I like you, so he will also be there, so..."

Serena Sterling smiled: "Then you have to help me prepare a gift for your grandpa that’s not overly showy but respectful."

"You can still laugh!" Jasper Ford really felt overwhelmed.

Others were easy to deal with, even the family’s eldest and second would just prove a bit bothersome but ultimately manageable, just as his dad, who lived carefreely.

But Old Master Ford...

He was the tough character who founded the Ford dynasty.

Serena Sterling couldn’t be unaware.

The Ford Family was one of the three giants in Aeston.

Old Master Ford had two daughters and two sons; Jasper Ford’s father was the second son. His elder brother didn’t get a chance to settle before he passed, and he felt incapable, thus only loved beauty, and had children.

Over the years, Jasper Ford’s father changed several wives and had three sons, each from a different mother.

Jasper Ford’s mother was his father’s last wife, marrying late, and gave birth to Jasper late.

Later, Old Master Ford criticized Jasper Ford’s father’s behavior, so his father stopped finding new partners, thus avoiding illegitimate children, otherwise Jasper Ford might have more siblings.

Jasper Ford’s two aunts and the family sisters also participated in Ford Group’s affairs, but the one who ultimately controlled Lawson Group was chosen from among Jasper Ford and his siblings.

Because of "Heavenly Sound," Serena Sterling was tied with Ford Entertainment, meaning she stood on the same boat as Jasper Ford and had already received much help from him, hence she needed to reciprocate.

This matter, she needed to handle.

Jasper Ford understood Serena Sterling’s intentions and didn’t quibble.

"I’ll prepare the dress and gift," Jasper Ford said, "I’ll pick you up tomorrow."

After a slight pause, Jasper Ford solemnly said, "When I oust them and ascend, you’ll have a share in Ford Group."

Serena Sterling didn’t say whether she wanted it or not, but instructed Jasper Ford to prepare.

"Oh, and the legal department has successfully sent the legal notice for ’Micro Love’."

Leaving that message, Jasper Ford hurried away.

Serena Sterling nodded.

The legal notice was also a probe; Serena Sterling wanted to see what Vera Hansen’s intentions were.

She always felt that Vera Hansen’s actions revealed something odd.

...

Night.

Vera Hansen was selecting a dress for tomorrow night’s gala.

Beside her was her Cygnus aide.

"Miss Vera Hansen, hasn’t the exposure from the previous stream generated enough heat yet? Why do you still want to attend the charity gala?"

The aide didn’t understand: "As per your medical advice, your health condition can’t withstand such high-intensity work."

Vera Hansen withdrew her gaze and looked at the aide: "Then, please trouble yourself to come up with a way to cover this lie."

The aide opened her mouth, intending to say something, but eventually closed it.

Vera Hansen looked at herself in the mirror with hatred: "With my current popularity and my relationship with Julian Lawson, how could the Aeston social circles not invite me to the gala? I don’t know what they’re thinking!"

"But even without an invitation, it doesn’t matter, I will go, and I will accompany Julian Lawson as his lady.

Vera Hansen curled her lips, practicing a weakly beautiful smile in the mirror.

"I will also create a big buzz, hopefully anger Serena Sterling to death."

"If she sees the spot supposed to be hers beside Julian Lawson occupied by me, will she be heartbroken and disappointed to the point of leaving for another place, hahaha..."

Vera Hansen was full of pride and ambition.

Just then, her email notified her of a new message.

Vera Hansen slightly furrowed her brows, walked over, and clicked on the email.

It was a legal notice from "Micro Love."

It clearly stated that Vera Hansen should cease infringement activities.

The aide beside her immediately panicked upon seeing it.

She said, "Miss Vera Hansen, what should we do?"