Chapter 1293
Deciding it was easier to ignore them, she walked over and sat down next to Julian.
She looked toward the two Dragon-Thorn Operatives who had just finished preparing the bodies for transport. “Thanks for your hard work. Come grab something to eat before you go p>
The two operatives looked simultaneously terrified and deeply honored.
Their minds were still blown by the revelation.
This Elyndorian student who had saved their lives in the underground garage and then relentlessly lectured their elite squad—was their captain’s biological sister p>
They swallowed hard and waved their hands frantically. “No, no, thank you, Miss Lancaster! We need to get these bodies back to the lab immediately. Staying here too long might draw unwanted attention p>
“Yes, exactly. We’ll just get to work p>
Serena didn’t push. She only offered one final warning: “Make sure you dig the chips out of their skulls before you bring them onto your base p>
The operatives nodded vigorously.
Not daring to linger a second longer, they hoisted the corpses and practically sprinted out of the room, clearing the scene with record speed.
Soon, the suite was left to the three siblings and Nicholas.
Steam drifted up from the lavish spread of food.
A strange, cozy warmth settled over the room.
Julian placed a piece of Serena’s favorite dish onto her plate. “Try this, Serena p>
He had flown out specifically to check on her and offer his support.
Watching her eat, Julian pushed his gold-rimmed glasses up the bridge of his nose, unable to hide the profound pride in his eyes. “I was in the audience today. I watched your entire performance p>
“Everyone back home watched it too. Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, and your third brother were all glued to the livestream p>
“You were absolutely spectacular. Grandpa was so thrilled he asked for a second serving at dinner p>
Julian smiled, his demeanor soft and deeply affectionate. “They wanted to call you immediately to celebrate, but they were afraid of interrupting your focus for the rest of the tournament. So, they sent me as the official ambassador to check on you p>
He paused for a moment. “Grandpa says the second you touch down in Elyndor, he’s throwing a massive victory gala p>
Serena looked down at her plate, a rare, genuine warmth surfacing in her eyes. “Okay p>
Sitting nearby, Jerrick was still riding the euphoric high of his realization.
Hearing Julian’s words, he immediately snapped into action.
He started fussing over her-shoving more food onto her plate, pouring
her water, adjusting her char because he thought she looked slightly uncomfortable.
“Here, drink some water p>
“You must be exhausted. Those Severian trashes had it coming p>
Jerrick’s eyes were practically sparkling.
The man who was feared as a ruthless apex predator in the military
ently hovering over his bet
like an anxious mother hen.
The contrast was almost comical.
The two brothers flanked Serena, doting on her relentlessly.
As for Nicholas, sitting across from them?
He was entirely iced out. The Lancaster brothers had silently agreed to treat him like
a piece of furniture.
The only time they looked at him was to shoot him blatant glares of warning.
Nicholas didn’t lose his temper. He simply interjected perfectly timed polite remarks, passing napkins or refilling glasses before they could
Whenever the brothers looked away, he would flash Serena a devoted, highly suggestive wink.
He was playing the part of the perfect, misunderstood gentleman.
Serena caught his eye, then glanced at the two brothers flanking her. A soft, undeniable warmth bloomed in her chest.
This kind of dynamic was entirely foreign to her.
But she didn’t hate it.