Chapter 1393
She buzzed around Serena, excitedly chattering about everything that had
happened recently.
Serena listened to her with endless patience.
Meanwhile, across the room.
Watching Serena surrounded by admirers, Arthur Harrison’s disdain deepened. “The higher they put her on a pedestal, the faster she’ll forget her actual place p>
Clarissa lowered her voice. “Dad, are you going to test her p>
Arthur narrowed his eyes. “If Reginald’s recovery actually has something to do with her, I need to know p>
“If it doesn’t, and she’s just letting the public credit her for the miracle p>
“Then she’s a total fraud p>
Not far away, Alaric Sinclair stood near the back of the crowd, slowly lowering his wine glass.
His dark gaze locked onto Serena, watching as she effortlessly absorbed all the light in the room.
He let out a cold chuckle.
The more the Lancasters elevated her tonight.
The more they dragged her into the glaring spotlight.
Which meant the Obsidian Sun would no longer tolerate her continued existence.
After the chaos she caused in Severia.
She still had the audacity to make such a high-profile debut?
She was practically begging for a death sentence.
Just then, as if sensing the hostility.
Serena lazily lifted her gaze, her eyes cutting through the crowded room and landing precisely where Alaric stood.
Across the sea of glittering lights.
Alaric’s heart violently seized.
She merely glanced at him.
A brief, indifferent sweep of her eyes.
No visible emotion.
But Alaric’s grip on his glass tightened.
For a fleeting second, he could have sworn p>
She smiled at him.
A chilling, omniscient smile, as if she had already unraveled his entire conspiracy.
Nearby, Dominic Montgomery leaned against a pillar, swirling a glass of red wine with practiced elegance.
Since his arrival, countless socialites had tried to catch his eye.
The Montgomery family.
It was a name that hadn’t been active in Vaelion City’s elite circles for years.
But those in the know recognized
them as a deeply entrenched dynasty of old money one that preferred to operate in the shadows rather than engage in petty public skirmishes.
Because of this self-imposed exile Dominic’s presence at the Lancaster
gala carted heavy inget
The moment he stepped into the venue, dozens of heiresses flocked to him.
Dominic entertained them with flawless charm, but his eyes never once left Serena.
From the moment Reginald led her down the stairs.
His gaze had been completely captivated.
Stunning.
She was absolutely stunning.
Far more captivating than the rustic, uncultured girl he had expected.
Her features were devastatingly vibrant, yet her demeanor was cold and untouchable.
Her aura was pure, unfiltered aristocracy.
Standing amidst the formidable Lancaster men, she didn’t show a sliver of intimidation.
A woman like that would be a flawless trophy.
And with the Lancasters backing her so aggressively p>
She was just about worthy of becoming his.
Serena chatted with Brianna for quite a while.
Once Reginald had rested and returned to the floor, Serena made her way back to
his side.
Though the patriarch couldn’t
endure et
the grueling physical
demands of a long event is
were incredibly high..net>
spirits
His face glowed with a triumphant energy he hadn’t shown in years.
Seeing the once-paralyzed titan standing tall again drew emotional sighs from the older generation.
“Reginald, you look fantastic p>
“Your legs seem incredibly strong tonight p>
Reginald absorbed the compliments, trying to maintain a facade of humble restraint.
But the massive, prideful smirk on his face betrayed him entirely.
He gripped his cane, straightening his spine. “I’m managing. I can only walk a short distance p>