Forced to Marry the Sickly Billionaire
Chapter 119: Eliminating the Obstacle Serena Summers

Chapter 119: Chapter 119: Eliminating the Obstacle Serena Summers

Serena Summers raised an eyebrow.

Childhood sweethearts?

She seemed to remember something, and suddenly her eyes curved into a crescent moon.

Her cherry lips slightly hooked, exuding an indescribable sweetness.

However, the words she said struck Sylvia Lane like a thunderbolt.

"So you and my husband are that close, huh? Then why has he never mentioned you in front of me?"

Sylvia Lane’s smile stiffened momentarily, her gaze towards Serena carried a hint of wariness.

Didn’t Clara Shaw say Serena was from the countryside and hadn’t seen much of the world?

Why didn’t she have even a trace of the timidity common to country folks?

Sylvia Lane explained with a laugh, "Lucas and I had a little misunderstanding before, maybe he’s still mad at me. He’s always like this, getting mad at me for no reason."

Though she spoke in complaint, her tone was filled with helplessness and affection.

If not knowing who Sylvia Lane was, Serena would definitely assume she and Lucas have a very close relationship.

She felt somewhat uncomfortable, feeling as if something that belonged to her was being coveted by someone else.

"Miss Lane, you must have done something utterly outrageous to make my husband, who is usually so good-natured, hold a grudge against you for a full three years! Did you learn any etiquette abroad, Miss Lane? Otherwise, it’d be problematic if you angered my husband again."

Sylvia Lane: "..."

Serena’s words were like a sharp blade ruthlessly stabbing into Sylvia Lane’s heart.

She almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

She was aware of what had happened three years ago more than anyone else.

Now being openly pointed out by Serena, Sylvia only felt her cheeks burning painfully.

"What nonsense are you talking about, Serena! How could my cousin possibly hold a grudge against Sister Sylvia?"

Clara Shaw glared fiercely at Serena, then, with a tense face, took Sylvia Lane’s hand and softly comforted her, "Sister Sylvia, don’t listen to Serena’s nonsense, Lucas definitely cares about you."

Sylvia Lane pretended to be unconcerned and waved her hand, "I’m fine. Speaking of which, Miss Summers and I are quite fated. If I hadn’t gone abroad to study three years ago, I might already be married to Brother Lucas."

Serena crossed her arms and blinked her clear eyes, yet the words she spoke spared no feelings.

"Miss Lane, you boast about being Lucas’s childhood sweetheart for so many years, yet you don’t understand him at all. If he truly wanted to marry someone, he would cross time and space to do it. The fact that he didn’t marry you means he doesn’t love you."

Although Lucas Shaw was often cold, he was absolutely devoted in matters of the heart.

Compared to Sylvia Lane, Serena was more inclined to believe in Lucas.

Lucas Shaw said he never liked Sylvia Lane, so that meant he never did.

If he didn’t like her, there was no talking about marriage.

Sylvia Lane’s lies were exposed, her face turning alternately blue and white, looking extremely ugly.

She lowered her eyes with her eye sockets turning reddish, sniffling, "I know Miss Summers doesn’t like me, but why must you be so aggressive?"

Serena: "???"

Who exactly was being aggressive?

Elena Ryan saw Serena making it hard for Sylvia Lane to save face and sternly scolded, "Serena, Sylvia is my adopted daughter, who are you to bully her? Apologize to her at once."

"Why should I apologize when I’ve done nothing wrong?"

Gazing at Elena Ryan’s gloomy face, Serena felt somewhat amused.

Her husband was being covetously eyed, and she hadn’t even gotten angry yet.

Elena Ryan was actually turning things around!

"You!"

Elena Ryan was infuriated by Serena’s indifferent attitude.

"It should be Miss Lane who apologizes to me. You’ve just returned to the country and are already trying to sabotage the relationship between me and my husband, what are your intentions?" Serena snorted coldly, her tone full of sarcasm.

"I didn’t..." Sylvia Lane said in a low voice.

But facing Serena’s eyes filled with cold light, she couldn’t continue her words.

She couldn’t help but step back, her complexion instantly turning deathly pale.

A country girl, how could she possibly possess such a sharp aura?

"Better not have any. If there’s nothing else, I’ll head upstairs first." Serena Summers coldly withdrew her gaze and walked toward the upstairs.

Watching Serena’s retreating figure, Sylvia Lane clenched her fists unwillingly.

She came back this time for Lucas Shaw.

Two months ago, she heard about Master Shaw finding a joy-bringing spouse for Lucas Shaw.

She originally wanted to return to the country immediately.

But by that time, Lucas’ health was very poor, and his episodes were becoming more frequent.

Even Professor Parker concluded he wouldn’t live past twenty-five.

At that moment, Sylvia hesitated.

Though she loved Lucas dearly, she also did not want to be a widow.

But now Lucas’ health has improved, and he still controls the entire Shaw Group.

This was the best opportunity for her to return to the country.

However, things weren’t as simple as she thought.

Serena didn’t seem as weak and bully-able as she appeared.

To become Mrs. Lucas Shaw, she must first remove the obstacle, Serena Summers.

Sylvia Lane clenched her fists and resolved in her heart.

After going upstairs, the more Serena thought about it, the more depressed she felt.

In front of her, Sylvia bragged about her close relationship with Lucas, all because of Elena Ryan’s favor.

But it was really uncomfortable to see treasures that were originally hers being coveted by others.

At dinner time, Serena came downstairs unwillingly.

Lucas immediately noticed that Serena looked very upset upon returning home.

He quickly asked with concern, "What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Seeing him return, the anger that Serena had suppressed for a long time suddenly surged.

She snorted coldly, grabbed a bottle of milk from the kitchen, and went straight upstairs, without saying another word to Lucas.

Lucas looked confused, not knowing what he had done to offend Serena.

Upon seeing him return, Sylvia quickly came down the stairs, her eyes filled with surprise.

In three years, he had become more mature and steady, and even more charismatic.

Looking at that exquisitely beautiful face, Sylvia’s heart began to race.

She opened her mouth intending to greet him.

However, as if he didn’t see her, Lucas walked straight past her and strode upstairs.

Sylvia’s smile froze on her face, with a hint of astonishment in her eyes.

She stared incredulously at Lucas’ retreating figure, stunned in place.

"Brother Lucas?"

However, Lucas had already walked far away and did not hear her call.

Lucas quickly entered the bedroom and saw Serena lying on the bed playing with her phone.

The girl kept her gaze down, her rosy lips pressed tightly into a line, her face filled with melancholy.

"Serena, what’s the matter? Are you unhappy?" Lucas asked with concern, sitting on the edge of the bed.

"I’m fine." Serena pouted her lips, turning her face away from him.

Clearly in a mood of being upset.

Lucas helplessly leaned over and asked in a low voice, "What’s wrong? Who made our little princess angry?"

Serena hummed softly, not speaking.

Lucas patiently coaxed, "Serena, I am usually unassuming, and sometimes I might overlook your feelings. So, if I make you unhappy, you must tell me."

His attitude was sincere, and his tone serious.

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