Chapter 1390
It was a blatant, public warning.
Reginald’s piercing gaze swept the room once more before he let out a cold scoff. “Tonight, I stand before you to set the record straight p>
He turned to Serena.
The severe lines of his face instantly softened into overwhelming pride. “Serena is not adopted. She is not an outsider. And she is certainly not a PR stunt p>
“She is Lancaster blood. My one and only granddaughter p>
“The sole true heiress to the Lancaster family p>
His grip on his cane tightened, his voice dropping into a dangerous register. “The Lancaster family owes her twenty years of respect, and starting today, she will receive every last drop of it p>
“Every ounce of love she missed out on, we will repay in full p>
“From this day forward, whoever slights her, slights the Lancaster family p>
“Whoever dares to cross her, declares war on the Lancaster family p>
The sheer gravity of his words crashed over the room.
For several seconds, dead silence reigned.
Hearts pounded in chests.
The Lancasters had just positioned Serena at the absolute epicenter of their empire.
Reginald wasn’t just introducing her. He was announcing that Serena was the family’s ultimate untouchable asset!
Catherine, her eyes brimming with tears, stepped forward and gently took Serena’s hand.
Edward stood fiercely on her other side, a living shield radiating protective fury. And right behind her.
Julian, Jerrick, and Jasper had silently moved into formation, flanking her like an elite royal guard.
They didn’t need to speak; their unified front said everything.
In that singular moment.
The entire hierarchy of Vaelion City realized the terrifying truth.
Those who had mocked her felt as if they had just been slapped across the face.
Their cheeks burned.
This wasn’t a show. The Lancasters were fiercely, dangerously devoted to her.
They truly wanted to drop the entire world at her feet.
Suddenly, a guest snapped out of their daze and began to clap.
Instantly, thunderous applause engulfed the banquet hall.
Several elder elites who maintained good ties with the family immediately stepped forward with bright smiles. Congratulations, Reginald! You’ve finally found your jewel p>
“Miss Lancaster has an extraordinary presence. Truly a Lancaster p>
“What a joyous occasion! Congratulations to the family p>
“She brought immense glory to Elyndor at the international
tournament. Having such a brilliant daughter is a triumph for
Vaelion City p>
“So young and so accomplished. It’s truly rare p>
With the ice broken, the flattery poured in. “Congratulations, Edward. Congratulations, Catherine p>
“To represent the country at such a young age-her future is limitless p>
“This is the true demeanor of an elite heiress p>
“She looks exactly like you, Catherine. The resemblance is striking p>
In the past, people used to
Sabella by saying shee
“acted just like Catherine’s
daughter content
But that was merely a mimicry of etiquette and posture.
With Serena.
It required no effort.
Just standing there.
The very contours of her face were undeniable proof of her bloodline.
Hearing people say Serena looked like her, Catherine’s eyes lit up. “Right? I think so too p>
Edward immediately chimed in, “She looks like me, too! She definitely has my features p>
Reginald scoffed loudly. “She looks like a Lancaster p>
From behind them, Jasper muttered under his breath, “Well, she definitely looks better than Jerrick p>