Chapter 1170
A lump formed in her throat, and she spoke softly, “Grandpa, Dad, Mom, Julian. I’m home p>
Catherine’s eyes brimmed with tears as she rushed forward, pulling Serena’s hands into hers with overwhelming affection.
“Our girl is just incredible! Eleven consecutive wins in the group stage! You broke the world record p>
“The research report your team presented showed the international medical community exactly what Elyndor is capable of p>
“All those leading experts were saying your findings are the biggest breakthrough in neurology our country has seen in a decade p>
Old Mr. Lancaster beamed with pride. “Of course she is! That’s my granddaughter p>
The family surrounded her, showering her with praise for her achievements and her brilliance.
As for why she had abruptly vanished during the most glorious moment of the award ceremony p>
Or why she had handed off an honor destined for the history books to her teammates p>
The Lancasters didn’t ask a single question.
They were simply overjoyed by her success, relieved she was safe, and so incredibly happy she was home.
This profound, unconditional support and respect made the warmth in Serena’s chest grow even stronger.
She looked quietly at her family.
A memory from when she was sixteen suddenly surfaced her grandmother holding her hand on her deathbed, whispering, “All I want is for you to be happy, to be cared for, to be loved p>
Serena’s thick lashes fluttered, and a faint mist blurred her vision.
She looked at the family standing in front of her.
Then, she remembered the soothing warmth of Nicholas’s embrace just moments ago.
A soft, genuine smile curved Serena’s lips.
*Grandma, among all the lights in this vast city, it seems a few of them are finally shining just for me p>
“Alright, alright, let the girl sit down first,” Old Mr. Lancaster commanded gently, prompting everyone to take their seats.
Catherine refused to let go of Serena’s hand, sitting right beside her.
Serena graciously accepted all their compliments.
It wasn’t until Catherine patted her hand and went to fetch the late-night meal she had prepared that Serena turned to Julian.
“Julian, how is the Wynn Group doing p>
Julian let out a soft chuckle, adjusting his gold-rimmed glasses. “Exactly as you requested, the Wynn Group has been completely restructured p>
“The company has been rebranded as The Afia Group. The Lancaster executive team has fully taken over operations, and all internal assets
have been liquidated and accounted
for
Serena nodded.
Aria.
That was her grandmother’s name.
IMS
The Wynn Group had always belonged to her grandmother. Now, it had absolutely
nothing to do with those parasitic Wynns.
Julian continued, “As for the Wynn family… their villas, luxury cars, and every single asset and bank account under their names have been seized p>
“They spent the last few days in Vaelion City acting like desperate strays, begging anyone who would for a handout or a loan to
listen
stage a comeback. Unsurprisingly, no one even gave them the time of day p>
“When they finally realized it was hopeless, they dragged themselves back to the backcountry. They’re currently living in Old Mrs. Wynn’s run-down house p>
Julian paused, his tone softening considerably. “Since the property was originally under Old Mrs. Wynn’s name, I gave the order to leave it untouched p>
Serena looked at Julian earnestly. “Thank you p>
When she initially left the Wynn family, she hadn’t planned on driving them to absolute ruin, out of respect for her grandmother.
She hadn’t even intended to strip them of the resources she had provided.
But the Wynns had practically begged for their own destruction.
Since they loved to sit on their high horses and sneer at people from the country rotting away in the ver place they despised was the perfect ending for them.