Forced to Marry the Sickly Billionaire
Chapter 266: May I Ask Who You Are?

Chapter 266: Chapter 266: May I Ask Who You Are?

"Of course, for the child’s safety, we have specially arranged a VIP hospital room for him, with police protection. I will take you to see him tomorrow," Dean Carter nodded seriously.

Professor Parker looked at Serena Summers and asked, "Serena, we’ve asked you here to inquire about the antidote. After all, this is a matter of life and death, and perhaps many other children are also in danger. Of course, if you have any reservations, we can think of other solutions."

Serena Summers pursed her lips, revealing a hesitation, "Professor Parker, it’s not that I don’t want to tell you, but the ingredients needed for the antidote are very hard to find, and no alternatives have been discovered thus far, so it’s basically very difficult to replicate another dose."

Serena wasn’t being indifferent to life. But until it was confirmed that the poison in the child was indeed the same as that which Lucas Shaw had encountered, she could not dare to reveal her hand.

Her master had taught her from a young age that the human heart is the most unpredictable, and one should not easily show one’s hand unless absolutely necessary.

Otherwise, you wouldn’t even know how you died.

There was an indelible sadness in her master’s eyes every time he mentioned this.

He seldom talked about his own past, but Serena could feel the bleakness and pain in his eyes.

And so, she remembered these words through the years.

In fact, there was another reason for her secrecy: the antidote she was able to successfully create this time required blood from Lucas Shaw.

Without finding a substitute, disclosing this information would put Lucas Shaw in danger.

From any perspective, Serena dared not speak of it lightly.

Dean Carter and Professor Parker both showed looks of disappointment, sighing one after another, "Well, for now, we can only take things one step at a time."

William David had been standing behind Dean Carter the whole time, not interjecting, but inside he was already experiencing a storm of shock.

Could it be that even a medical giant like Professor Parker couldn’t research the antidote, but Serena Summers had done so with ease?

Her medical talent... was simply unimaginably powerful!

If William David had harbored affectionate feelings towards Serena Summers before, now he only felt admiration.

Dean Carter escorted Professor Parker and Serena Summers out and said while walking, "Serena, this matter is of great importance. I hope you take it seriously. Even though there is no antidote available now, you are the only person who might possibly be able to formulate one."

Serena Summers nodded seriously, "Dean Carter, I will do my best."

As the group was talking, three female students nearby suddenly stopped in their tracks.

"Claire, look, isn’t that Serena Summers?"

The girl called Claire followed the direction pointed out by the girl behind her and was instantly stunned.

There, not far away, a girl in a beige long dress stood out, her skin almost transparent under the sunlight, and her delicate face, even from such a distance, could make people pause in admiration.

Who else could it be but Serena Summers?

"Let’s go over there and take a look," Claire Lane never thought she would get to see Serena Summers again in her lifetime.

Before Serena Summers came to Clearview University, she had always been the school beauty idolized by countless people, always the focus of attention wherever she went.

Since the arrival of Serena Summers, everyone had shifted their attention to her, not only stealing her title as the beauty of the school but also the attention of the teachers.

Even the boys who had pursued her before had changed sides to court Serena Summers.

This was tolerable, but what was unbearable was that Serena Summers had been selected for the Clearview Medical Research Institute soon after arriving and had immediately become the leader of Group Three.

Entering the research institute was something Claire had longed for, but despite several attempts, she had never been selected.

She had even considered having her father invest more money to get in.

But the institute was different from other places; there was only one selection criterion, and that was through assessment.

Throwing more money at it won’t help.

Serena Summers just naturally rubs her the wrong way.

Luckily, Serena soon left school, said to have graduated early, but who knows if that’s true?

Everyone needs four years of college, but her? She completed all her coursework in just one year.

Not only did she skip grades but she was also exceptionally admitted as a graduate student at the medical school, becoming the leader of a research group!!!

It defies all reason!

"Let’s go have a look!" She marched over with her posse, stopping Serena in her tracks.

"Serena Summers!"

Serena was chatting with Professor Parker when she suddenly heard someone calling her name from behind.

She paused her step, slowly turning around to face the newcomer – a beautiful girl with a somewhat familiar face, but she couldn’t quite place who she was.

An old classmate, perhaps?

Before she could even open her mouth to ask, the girl said, "Yo, it really is you! I heard you’ve already graduated, even got married? So how did you manage to get in here? The gate security’s really dropped the ball..."

The girl rambled on and then the air suddenly thickened for a moment.

Serena tilted her head to examine her, then slowly asked, "May I ask who you are?"

Claire Lane: "..."

The two henchwomen were also stunned; they had anticipated Serena’s reaction, expecting that Claire Lane’s scorn would infuriate Serena, or even imagined that she might retort.

But they had never considered this current scenario...

They had held a grudge against Serena for so long, yet she didn’t even remember their names.

Could anything be more infuriating?

The trio exchanged looks, clearly about to explode with anger, yet momentarily at a loss for words.

Claire Lane was particularly incensed, but out of respect for the presence of Professor Parker and Dean Carter, she suppressed her rage and forced a smile towards Serena.

"You really have a way with jokes. We were classmates; how could you not remember me? That really hurts, you know."

Serena touched the tip of her nose, somewhat embarrassed, "Sorry, I really don’t remember. So, who are you?"

She genuinely didn’t recall these three people, because back in school, she was only focused on joining the research institute and rarely interacted with her classmates.

Claire Lane: "..."

The two henchwomen: "..."

Serena’s words were like salt in Claire Lane’s wounds, nearly driving her to fury.

She said through gritted teeth, "I am Claire Lane. You really don’t remember me? Regardless, we were indeed classmates. Would you like to get together for a meal tonight? I’ll invite a few more classmates to give you a welcome back dinner."

Serena instinctively wanted to decline; she wasn’t well-acquainted with them, and it would likely be awkward even if she went.

However, Professor Parker suddenly interjected, "Serena, you should go. You’re really too reclusive; you should indeed socialize with your classmates now and then."

Dean Carter also nodded in agreement, "Indeed, your professional skills are strong, but you’re not good at networking. Don’t be so stodgy at such a young age. Go out and relax a bit, I’ll see you at the hospital tomorrow."

With no other option, Serena reluctantly agreed.