Chapter 338
It sounded like someone covered his mouth and pushed him away.
Immediately after, Serena’s voice came through. “I should be able to wrap things up here in the next day or two. I’ll be home soon p>
“I’m still busy here, so I have to go. Don’t worry about me. I’m fine p>
Julian offered a few more words of caution before hanging up.
He turned to look at his family, who were all staring at him, and explained, “Nicholas also has a position at the institute, so I asked him to help look after Serena. Since they’re together, there shouldn’t be any problems p>
Catherine patted her chest. “I trust Nicholas. It’s good to know Serena is okay p>
Old Mr. Lancaster’s expression also softened slightly.
Then, his sharp eyes slowly turned to the pale-faced Isabella.
He narrowed his eyes, his tone severe. “Isabella, from now on, do not go around recklessly prying into matters of national security. As a daughter of the Lancaster family, your every word and action represents us. You must always be cautious and discreet p>
“What if someone with ill intentions had exploited what you did today? Do you realize how much trouble that could have brought upon the Lancaster family p>
He paused, his sharp gaze carrying a pointed warning. “Just mind your own business. You don’t need to concern yourself so much with Serena’s affairs p>
This was, without a doubt, a warning.
Isabella’s face grew even paler, her fingers curling unconsciously as her heart pounded.
Could it be… Grandfather had seen through her?
Before she could even think of an excuse p>
Old Mr. Lancaster clutched his chest and looked at Julian. “Julian, wheel me back to my bedroom to rest p>
Isabella’s lips trembled.
Watching Julian push their grandfather’s wheelchair toward the bedroom, she had no choice but to turn her attention to Catherine.
Her eyes reddened, her expression a mix of pure innocence and grievance. “Mom, I just got worried about Serena after hearing what my friend said. I really didn’t mean anything else by it p>
As she spoke, her voice began to choke up.
Catherine nodded. “I know. Don’t overthink it. Your grandfather didn’t mean nything else by it either
Alright, it’s getting late. You should. go back to your room and rest
With that, she stood up and started walking away, pulling Edward along. “Serena will be back in a couple of days Let’s go see if YB has any new arrivals And Serena’s room needs t
be cleaned again”
The two of them walked off together.
Soon, only Isabella was left in the large living room.
She stared at the cold, empty room, realizing that no one had noticed her emotional state.
A wave of bitterness washed over her.
She had been so close to making the family disappointed in Serena.
How did it turn out like this!
It was all Serena’s fault!
She was so manipulative, so calculating.
To think she would use such a method to seduce Nicholas, and even get him to cover for her!
Not high enough clearance?
That was Mr. Harrison’s assistant.
How could he not have the clearance?
Serena was a liar!
She would find proof of Serena’s lies. She would make her family see Serena’s true colors!
In the bedroom.
With Julian’s help, Old Mr. Lancaster leaned back against the headboard.
His stern demeanor had been replaced by worry.
“Julian, that phone call just now… something wasn’t right,” Old Mr. Lancaster said with a frown. “Is Serena in some kind of trouble? want you to have someone look into it. If she really is in trouble, the Lancaster family with spare no expense to protect her p>