Chapter 1445
The elites in the ballroom watched the scene, their hearts pounding in their chests.
They suddenly realized a profound truth.
The alliance between the Lancaster and Blackwood families wasn’t a simple arranged marriage. It definitely wasn’t the Blackwoods unilaterally elevating Serena Lancaster.
These two had been standing on the same side all along.
The so-called “Provisional Fiancé” title was merely flirtatious banter between lovers.
Vaelion City’s wealthiest, the Lancaster family, and the immensely powerful Blackwood family were now thoroughly bound together.
Once these two titans officially joined forces, who in the entire city would dare challenge them?
What was more p>
The newly returned Lancaster Heiress wasn’t the discarded fake heiress from the Wynn family they had all assumed she was.
She was someone who could make industry giants bow their heads.
She was the one who could single-handedly crush the Sinclair family.
She was the woman Nicholas Blackwood willingly knelt before, begging for an official title.
From this night forward, who would ever dare look down on Serena Lancaster again?
Who would ever dare cross her?
The kiss ended.
Serena straightened up.
Nicholas remained on one knee, gazing up at her. His striking eyes were dazzlingly bright, swimming with a galaxy of shattered starlight. He looked as though he were floating on air.
Serena arched an eyebrow at his expression. “Get up p>
Only then did Nicholas slowly rise to his feet.
But he didn’t let go of her hand.
Their fingers remained tightly interlaced.
He held on with a desperate grip, as if terrified she might instantly revoke the title she had just granted him.
No one knew who reacted first.
A single clap rang out.
Then, thunderous applause erupted throughout the entire banquet hall.
“Congratulations, Miss Lancaster p>
“Congratulations, Mr. Blackwood p>
“A union between the Lancasters and Blackwoods-truly a cause for celebration p>
“Miss Lancaster and Mr. Blackwood are a match made in heaven p>
“Tonight is a night of double blessings p>
The waves of congratulations washed over them.
Every face in the room wore a bright smile, whether genuine or dutifully plastered
on.
However p>
Amidst the boiling enthusiasm of the crowd, the three Lancaster brothers wore expressions that grew darker by the second.
Jasper Lancaster was the first to snap.
He stared at the couple who had just kissed, practically choking on his own breath.
“You bastard p>
Jasper roared, his entire body
bristling with rage. What Provisional Fiancé? I don’t agree! Do you hear me? I refuse to accept this.net
He rolled up his sleeves, baring his teeth. “Nicholas, step away from her! Come fight me right now p>
Nicholas kept his fingers locked with Serena’s, not even bothering to spare Jasper a glance.
His thoroughly satisfied and languid demeanor made him look like a man who had already won the ultimate prize.
Jasper’s fury multiplied. “What’s with
that look? Don’t think just because
my sister kissed you that you’ve secured your placeret me remind you, you are on a probationary period! Probation p>
Jerrick Lancaster stood nearby, his face freezing over.
A layer of frost seemed to coat his usually stoic features. “Heh, my sister is merely
temporarily blinded by his pretty face p>
He locked a predatory gaze on
bet
Nicholas, his tone lethal. “When she
to her senses, your probation can be terminated at any moment.
Jasper immediately nodded aggressively. “Exactly! Terminated instantly p>
Julian Lancaster maintained his gentle smile, but the warmth never reached his eyes; it was a chilling, bone-deep threat.
He looked at Nicholas and spoke with a slow, deliberate cadence. “Mr. Blackwood, let me make one thing perfectly clear p>
“Even though Serena gave you this title, if you ever dare to bully her or cause her the slightest bit of grief p>
His smile deepened, turning terrifyingly sharp. “Whether you’re provisional or permanent, you’re a dead man p>
A collective shiver ran down the spines of the surrounding guests.
These three Lancaster brothers p>
Each one was more fiercely protective of their sister than the last.
Nicholas slowly stood tall.
He held Serena’s hand, their fingers intertwined in a posture of intimate, natural dominance.