Chapter 339
“Grandfather, you’ve noticed it too?” Julian’s expression was grave.
Since his grandfather had already figured it out, there was no point in hiding it any longer. “Actually, I’ve also felt something strange these past two days p>
“For the last couple of days, whenever I leave the estate, I can feel someone following me… but they don’t seem to have any ill intentions p>
“I’ve also seen a lot of new faces around me p>
“I had someone look into it, but they couldn’t find anything. The lack of information is what’s abnormal p>
Julian’s brow was tightly furrowed, his voice heavy. “I suspect… Serena’s sudden decision to move out might be for reasons she doesn’t want us to know p>
When Mr. Harrison’s assistant mentioned there were no new projects, his first thought was of the recent strangeness he’d been feeling.
Old Mr. Lancaster sighed heavily, a flash of understanding and heartache in his eyes. “That girl, Serena… she always insists on carrying every burden herself p>
“Her… her background is probably more complicated than we know. The reason she used the research institute as an excuse to move out was likely to protect us, to keep us out of danger p>
As Old Mr. Lancaster spoke, his voice began to tremble.
He sounded dejected and powerless. “I’m an old man, I’ve lived a long life, with one foot in the grave… but I can’t even protect my own granddaughter… I have to let her face danger all by herself just to protect these old bones p>
Old Mr. Lancaster suddenly grabbed Julian’s arm, his gaze turning firm and solemn. “Julian, listen to me. I’m old… I can’t protect Serena for much longer. You’re her older brother. Julian, you’re her brother. You’re her family. No matter what happens, the Lancaster family, and you… you must do everything in your power to protect her p>
“Even if… even if our ability is limited and we can’t be of much help, we must never become a burden to her. We have to let Serena know that the Lancaster family will always be her strongest support p>
Julian nodded. “Grandfather, don’t worry, I understand. Serena is my sister. I would die before I let anyone hurt her p>
Old Mr. Lancaster patted the back of his hand and closed his eyes wearily.
His eyes were glistening with
unshed tears. “Since Serena went to such lengths to hide this from us, not wanting us to know she’s in danger, it’s because she doesn’t want us to worry or get involved p>
“Then we’ll… do as she wishes. Let’s pretend we don’t know anything, so she doesn’t have to be distracted by us p>
Julian nodded. “That’s what I was thinking, too p>
“If she says she’ll be back in a
couple of days, it means the trouble is already resolved Old Mr.
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Lancaster took a deep breath. “As long as she comes back, that’s what matters We’ll welcome her home
happily. After
Ca she’s been
through out there, she shouldn’t
have to come home just to worry about us p>
The villa in the suburbs.
Serena hung up the call from home, her softened expression instantly turning cold.
She glanced casually at the courtyard, where a few struggling Norvane survivors were looking for a chance to escape.
They were immediately slammed to the ground by Jaxon, Fiona, and Nathaniel.
The moment the people from the Department of Defense left.
This group of Norvane assassins, who had been hiding in the shadows tried to rush in and avenge their leader during the brief window when the villa’s security system was down.
And that’s exactly when the call from home came through.