Chapter 1437
Inside the estate.
One presentation and speech after another pushed the entire Debutante Gala to an unprecedented climax.
The guests were completely dumbfounded.
Someone couldn’t help but mutter, “Is this the Lancaster Debutante Gala, or her global coronation p>
As soon as this was said, all the guests fell silent.
Because it was just too fitting.
This was practically a deity ascending to her rightful throne!
Serena stood beneath the lights and the river of stars.
Her expression remained calm.
She only offered a slight nod of acknowledgment when the envoys expressed their gratitude.
Neither subservient nor arrogant.
Neither overly enthusiastic nor cold.
That poised demeanor, in the eyes of the crowd, brought another wave of indescribable awe.
Edward Lancaster and Catherine Vinton stood by Serena’s side the entire time, their eyes shining with pride.
Old Mr. Lancaster couldn’t even suppress the corners of his mouth, yet he still tried to maintain a dignified and steady facade.
Old Mr. Blackwood stood nearby, clicking his tongue in admiration. “Old Lancaster, your Serena really has quite the presence. Impressive p>
Old Mr. Lancaster scoffed, “She is my granddaughter, after all p>
Old Mr. Blackwood immediately replied, “And soon to be my granddaughter-in-law p>
Old Mr. Lancaster nearly whacked him with his cane. “In your dreams p>
Old Mr. Blackwood quickly dodged backward, not forgetting to gloat. “Oh, you’re getting defensive now p>
Old Mr. Lancaster was speechless.
He would kick this old fool out sooner or later.
Meanwhile, the three brothers were also stunned into silence.
Jasper whispered, “Our sister’s influence is so cool. It’s even more insane than I imagined p>
Thankfully, he hadn’t prepared anything overly flashy.
Otherwise, he definitely would have been crushed to dust by these utterly extravagant displays.
How could he possibly compete with this scale p>
Jerrick’s face was stern, but there was a smile in his eyes. “That’s my sister p>
Julian adjusted his glasses, smiling gently, his eyes full of pride. “After tonight, no one will ever dare say Serena isn’t fit for high society p>
Jasper was so proud it was as if he
were the one being praised by multiple prime ministerial envoys.
His predatory gaze lifted slighte
bursting with pride. Of course. If anyone dares say those words again, I’ll take all these banners sent by the different countries and slap them right in their faces p>
By the time she finished greeting the foreign envoys, half an hour had passed.
The cool aura around Serena hadn’t dissipated, but a trace of fatigue had crept into her features.
It wasn’t that she feared big occasions.
It was just that these official protocols, one after another, were truly tedious.
But since the other parties had come specifically to congratulate her on behalf of their nations, and this was within Elyndor’s borders, she naturally had to uphold ld the demeanor of a great nation.
Just as she finally made an excuse to leave the envoys to her three brothers and parents, stepping aside to catch her breath a hand with long, elegant fingers offered her a glass of warm water.
The water temperature was just right.
Serena looked up and met the man’s shimmering eyes.
Dressed in a dark suit that accentuated his broad shoulders and long legs, his features were cool, and his posture remained casually aristocratic.
But when he looked at her, the usual aloofness in his eyes faded away, leaving only undisguised tenderness. “Tired? Have some water and take a breather p>
That handsome, almost enchanting face looked even more captivating under the shadow of the lights.
Serena took the glass, her fingertips casually brushing against his.
Nicholas’s eyelashes fluttered imperceptibly.
She took a sip.
The warm water soothed her throat, and the tension in her brow relaxed slightly. “I’m alright p>
Watching her look noticeably more relaxed than before, the corners of Nicholas’s lips curved slightly. “Miss Lancaster was quite busy today p>
Serena raised an eyebrow at him, a half-smile in her eyes. “Mr. Blackwood must have been quite busy today too. Weren’t you busy preparing a surprise p>