Chapter 1438
Nicholas paused slightly.
Serena raised her brow. “Where is your surprise p>
Nicholas looked at her, a faint trace of surprise flashing in his eyes.
He originally thought that with the Montgomery family, the Harrison family, and Alaric Sinclair causing such a scene tonight, the things he had prepared were no longer suitable to bring out.
Besides, tonight was, after all, the day she returned home.
It was the day the Lancaster family had waited twenty years for, finally bringing her back.
He didn’t want any arrangements of his to overshadow the dignity the Lancaster family was giving her.
He didn’t want to steal the spotlight from her as the Lancaster Pearl at a moment like this.
And he certainly didn’t want anyone to think he was using the Lancaster family’s venue to forcefully announce anything.
But he hadn’t expected her to bring up the surprise on her own.
Nicholas looked at her, his gaze deepening little by little, a smile surfacing in his eyes. “Are you asking this because… you’re actually looking forward to my surprise p>
Serena remained expressionless. “Not looking forward to it p>
After saying that, she shoved the water glass back into his hand. “Give it or don’t. Your choice p>
She looked exactly like a cat whose thoughts had been exposed, bristling with supreme arrogance.
Nicholas chuckled softly and reached out to grasp her wrist.
“Serena p>
His voice was very soft, his palm incredibly warm, as if trying to sear her very soul. “I wanted to give you a surprise. I’ve been thinking about it for a very, very long time p>
Serena stopped walking and cast a sideways glance at him.
Nicholas’s thumb gently stroked her luminous skin as he spoke in a low, gentle voice. “I’ve been wondering when exactly would be the most appropriate time to present it to you p>
“Tonight is your Debutante Gala. You are the main character p>
“It’s the day the Lancaster family, after waiting for twenty years, finally brings you in front of everyone p>
“I don’t want to steal this moment p>
“Nor do I want anyone to think I’m using the Lancaster family’s gala to pressure you into making any decisions p>
He paused, his gaze incredibly serious, those shimmering eyes deeply profound. “So earlier, I thought tonight was no longer suitable p>
Serena looked at him, the corners of her lips curving slightly. “Nicholas, since when you become so considerate p>
did
Holding her wrist, Nicholas gave a low chuckle. “In front of you, I’ve always been quite considerate p>
As those words fell, Serena’s fingertips curled slightly.
The smile on her lips deepened a bit, though her voice still betrayed little
emotion “Is that so? It seems you didnt really want to give your surprise, then p>
The grip on her wrist tightened slightly. “I do p>
How could he not?
His gaze grew darker, and his thumb slowly trailed from her wrist down to her palm.
“Serena p>
As the word left his lips, the hand holding hers let go.
The next second, the lights in the banquet hall suddenly dimmed.
Almost instantly, the crowd, which had just been immersed in the luxurious celebrations, tensed up again.
After all, having just experienced the incident with Alaric Sinclair and the
Obsidian Sun spies, everyone’s first reaction was that something had gone wrong.
Jasper’s expression darkened. “Serena p>
Jerrick immediately moved toward Serena’s direction, issuing stern orders along the way. “Dragon-Thorn Squad, protect Miss Lancaster immediately p>
Julian also quickly shielded Catherine Vinton, his expression calm as he surveyed
the surroundings. “Seal the exits immediately p>
Everyone’s first instinct was to look at Serena.
Having experienced what happened earlier, they didn’t dare drop their guard against
any sudden developments.
If Obsidian Sun made a move, they would definitely be targeting Serena.
The atmosphere in the entire banquet hall instantly grew tense again.
Only Serena stood exactly where she was, her narrow, bright eyes squinting slightly p>