Chapter 337
The line was silent for about ten seconds.
The background was noisy, with some kind of clattering sounds mixed in.
Perhaps the person on the other end guessed it was a call from the house landline, with the family all listening in.
So, she didn’t immediately hang up on Isabella.
Instead, a cool voice replied, “I’m busy with something p>
Isabella asked pointedly, “Busy with… a project at the institute p>
On the other end, there was another sound of something heavy hitting the floor.
Then, the girl’s cool voice replied with a soft, “Yeah p>
Isabella’s lips curled up.
Now the family knows what a liar Serena is, don’t they?
Now they’ve seen her true colors, right?
She gripped the receiver, fighting to keep her smile down. With an innocent and worried look at her family, she bit her lip and said in a slightly hoarse voice, But Serena, Grandfather and the others already know you didn’t go to the institute p>
She sounded conflicted, and after saying this, her tone filled with concern. “Serena, are you in some kind of trouble? Why did you lie to us about being at the institute? Where are you right now? Everyone is so worried about you p>
“Isabella p>
Julian frowned, cutting her off.
Although her tone was gentle and her words were filled with concern for Serena, something about it felt wrong to Julian.
He walked over and took the receiver from Isabella’s hand. “Serena, it’s Julian p>
Serena’s cool voice came through almost immediately. “Julian p>
Julian said, “Isabella ran into Mr. Harrison’s assistant today and they chatted for a bit. The assistant mentioned that there aren’t any new projects at the institute recently, so the family was a little worried. Are you still busy? Is there anything we can help with p>
Through the phone, the faint sound of something heavy falling could be heard again, and under the indistinct noise, a muffled cry seemed to echo.
Julian’s eyes darkened.
But Serena’s voice remained calm, “It’s fine, Julian. The project has a very high security clearance. It’s
normal that Isabella couldn’t find out about it
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“Julian p>
Suddenly, Nicholas’s magnetic, lazy voice, tinged with a smile, came through the receiver clearly
can relax. She’s with me, and she’s just fine p>
The moment they heard Nicholas’s voice p>
Everyone in the Lancaster family sat up straight, exchanging glances.
Serena… was with Nicholas?
Although they could hear strange noises from time to time on the other end of the line p>
Hearing Serena’s calm tone and Nicholas’s lazy voice, they felt a sense of relief.
Since Serena was with Nicholas, she surely wasn’t in any danger.
The Lancasters collectively sighed in relief.
Isabella, however, stared wide-eyed, her face instantly turning deathly pale.
Serena… was with Nicholas?
Why… why were they together?
Could it be that Serena moved out specifically for Nicholas?
Were they living together?
The ‘random guy’ she had been imagining… was Nicholas p>
Isabella was practically insane with jealousy.
That country bumpkin really was full of tricks!
How could she… how could she use such methods to seduce Nicholas!
“Since
rest two are together, we “Julian said, “Nicho Can
leave her in your care.
I’ll
Nicholas’s lazy voice held a smile. “We’re family, Julian. No need to be so formal p>
Just as he finished speaking p>