Chapter 1386
Jasper gasped. “Julian, you manipulative jerk! You’re trying to steal her grand entrance p>
He puffed out his chest and squeezed right in front of Serena. “I’ll walk you out! I’m the best-looking one here. We’ll make the most aesthetically pleasing duo p>
Jerrick scoffed. “With your pretty-boy face, people will think you’re her sister. She needs a rugged man like me by her side to highlight her elegance p>
Julian chuckled, casually adjusting his cufflinks. “Since both of you are acting like children, I’ll take the honors p>
“In your dreams!” Jasper exploded. “You already spend the most time with her. Tonight is my turn p>
Serena watched the three of them bicker, fully aware they were seconds away from tearing the lounge apart.
A helpless smile touched her lips.
Ever since the three of them had reunited at the Lancaster estate, this exact scenario played out daily.
Just then, a low chuckle broke the tension.
A tall, striking figure strolled into the room.
The man wore a custom suit in the exact same midnight shade as Serena’s dress. The tailoring was flawless, his collar slightly unbuttoned, exuding a careless yet undeniable aristocratic aura.
Subtle dark-gold embroidery lined his collar and cuffs a direct match to the intricate patterns on Serena’s gown.
Matching outfits.
Blatant, undeniable matching outfits.
The brothers’ expressions shifted instantly.
Jasper narrowed his eyes. “Nicholas Blackwood, what’s the meaning of this p>
Julian pushed up his glasses, his smile remaining but his eyes turning glacial. “Mr. Blackwood, your attire is quite… coincidental p>
It was clearly deliberate!
Nicholas acted entirely oblivious to their murderous glares. He smiled warmly at the trio. “Thank you for the compliment. My suit… Serena prepared it for me herself p>
The temperature in the room plummeted.
For this gala.
All three of them were wearing exclusive YB Atelier pieces that Serena had personally tailored for them.
But p>
They were her family.
Nicholas was an outsider.
What right did he have to wear her designs?
And a matching set, no less!
Under their lethal stares, Nicholas’s smile only deepened. He walked straight up to Serena and dropped to one knee before her.
With long, elegant fingers, he naturally smoothed out the hem of her dress.
The gesture was gentle and carried an indescribable intimacy.
“It was wrinkled here p>
He looked up at her, his voice low and husky. “The hem got caught, Serena. Be careful when you walk later p>
Jasper
skin. “Who Cally jumped out of his told you to kneel in front
of her wrinkled you anted
an excuse to touch her, didn’t you p>
Jerrick’s face was rigid. “This lounge is strictly for the Lancaster family. Did you take
a wrong turn, Mr. Blackwood p>
Julian’s polite facade was cracking “You should take your seat in the guest area. The Lancasters have
plenty of people to take care of
Serena p>
Nicholas stood up, meeting their glares with a lazy smirk. “I know. But I practically
consider myself half a Lancaster p>
Jasper choked. “Excuse me p>
Jerrick crossed his arms. “Who approved that p>
Nicholas looked at Serena, his eyes drooping slightly in a perfect display of vulnerability. “I belong to Serena, sonaturally, I’m half a Lancaster.
Jasper scoffed loudly. “Cut the manipulative romantic act! You claim you belong to her, but you showed up to her debutante ball empty-handed p>
Nicholas blinked, his devastatingly handsome face the picture of innocence. “Your gifts were all so incredibly expensive. Unlike me p>
Jasper’s eyelid twitched.
Here it comes.
The manipulative romantic was at it again.