Forced to Marry the Sickly Billionaire
Chapter 94: That Thing and the Dog, Eternal as Heaven and Earth

Chapter 94: Chapter 94: That Thing and the Dog, Eternal as Heaven and Earth

Serena Summers’ eyes narrowed slightly, a cold light suddenly flashing in their depths.

Her aura became strong and icy cold.

From a distance, one could even see a semblance of Lucas Shaw in her.

"I don’t know what you’re talking about, but I will never allow you to hurt Grace even a little bit," Mrs. Summers said, her eyelashes drooping, a flicker of uncertainty in her eyes.

Seeing the guilty expression on Mrs. Summers’ face, Serena couldn’t help but let out a cold laugh.

She had always been puzzled why her mother would choose to believe Grace over her own biological daughter.

Now, she understood that some people are just not meant to share a bond of kinship.

She, her mother, her father, and even the entire Summers Family lacked that bond.

Faced with Serena’s clear and distinct eyes, Mrs. Summers felt an unpleasant stirring in her heart.

Those eyes were so clear, without a trace of impurities, as if they could see through all the filth and greed in the world.

Mrs. Summers felt her own inner darkness had nowhere to hide and was, for the moment, at a loss for what to do.

The atmosphere in the hall was tense.

Mrs. Summers didn’t know how to regain the initiative when suddenly, a crisp and pleasant voice came from the stairway.

"Mom, look at this dress I’m wearing, isn’t it lovely?"

Everyone looked up and saw Grace Summers descending the stairs in a light pink chiffon dress.

Grace, a popular young celebrity in the entertainment industry, now adorned with delicate makeup, looked more charming and attractive than usual.

However, by comparison with Serena who shone like a polished gem, Grace seemed somewhat pale.

Disappointed, the crowd shifted their gaze back to Serena.

It had to be said, Mr. Lucas Shaw truly had an eye for beauty.

Serena’s face was flawless, stunningly so.

It made one wonder what had nourished her growing up.

Grace, thrilled, had come down from upstairs in her evening gown, secretly gleeful.

This evening gown was designed by the most mysterious designer in the country, sci, and had cost her all her savings.

But she didn’t mind at all.

As long as she could stand out at the engagement party, any expense would be worthwhile.

Excitedly, she looked down to the guests, ready to receive their awed gazes.

But reality was starkly different from what she had anticipated.

Not only was there no look of amazement on their faces, but there was also a hint of disappointment?

Confused, Grace hurried down the stairs.

Until she saw Serena, and then she understood everything.

Serena!

It was her again!

Grace couldn’t help but grit her teeth, her gaze towards Serena filled with hatred.

Since Serena was brought back to the Summers Family, Grace had noticed how exceptionally beautiful she was, even slightly more so than herself.

Grace had always prided herself on her beauty.

But Serena’s presence had given her a strong sense of crisis.

Grace never would have thought that at her own engagement party, Serena would outshine her once more!

How could she not hate her?

Grace walked up to Serena, her face with its delicate makeup forcing a stiff, shallow smile.

Her hands at her sides were clenched into tight fists; even the pain of her nails digging into her flesh went unnoticed.

"Sister, it really is you! I thought you were mad at me and wouldn’t come to my engagement party with Brother Everett!" Grace exclaimed in surprise.

"Weren’t you the one who invited me?" Serena raised an eyebrow, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

She was here today to cause a scene, and had no intention of playing the loving sister with Grace.

Grace Summers’s smile stiffened for a moment, her facade almost unable to hold together.

Indeed, she had extended an invitation to Serena Summers to attend the engagement banquet.

But that was just to show off her magnanimity in front of others.

She didn’t expect Serena to be so shameless as to actually show up.

Grace chuckled awkwardly, concealing her embarrassment, "Oh, is that so? I must have forgotten."

"You’re only twenty and your memory is this bad? Do you want me to help you book a doctor to check your brain?" Serena offered with seemingly good intentions.

"Snort—"

Someone couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Many guests struggled to suppress their laughter, trying not to look too uncomposed.

This girl was too amusing, rendering Grace speechless with just a few sentences.

Upstairs in the guest area.

A man couldn’t help but laugh teasingly, "Who would have thought that Mr. Lucas Shaw’s wife could be quite intriguing, right, President Selwyn?"

He patted the extraordinarily handsome, impeccably dignified man beside him.

The man in a charcoal black tailored suit watched a particular direction downstairs with deep, piercing eyes, as if he were trying to bore a hole with his gaze.

The man who spoke noticed his friend’s lips pressed tightly together, a hint of puzzlement flashing through his eyes.

"President Selwyn, are you alright? You look quite pale."

The corners of the man known as "President Selwyn’s" lips slowly curled into a cold arc, he said in a deep voice, "It’s nothing, I’m going to the restroom for a bit."

After speaking, he stood up and headed straight for the restroom.

The other man scratched his head in confusion.

Edward Selwyn walked into the restroom and immediately opened his phone’s contact list, dialing Serena Summers’s mobile number.

However, it was still turned off.

Edward’s expression turned ice-cold, suddenly feeling quite stifled.

This damn girl, descending the mountain without even saying a word to him.

That was forgivable, but why didn’t she consult with him about something as significant as marriage?

And the person she was marrying had to be Lucas Shaw!

In the Parker Family hall, Grace Summers had reddened eyes, looking as if she might cry at any moment.

Her gaze flickered slightly as she slowly approached Serena, whispering into her ear, "Sister, I’m about to get engaged to Brother Everett right now."

"Oh."

Serena raised an eyebrow slightly, not understanding what Grace was trying to convey.

Today was Grace’s engagement banquet with Everett Parker, a fact known to everyone; it wasn’t as if she was blind.

"Sister, soon I will become the Young Madam of the Parker Family, leading a life everyone envies. And you can only spend your whole life caring for Mr. Lucas Shaw, who’s sickly... How pitiable."

Grace spoke in a deliberately low voice, barely audible to anyone but the two of them.

"Pitiable? I don’t feel that way," Serena said with a light smile, seemingly indifferent.

Seeing no sign of sadness or distress on Serena’s face, Grace felt increasingly frustrated.

How could it be possible to not care at all about marrying Lucas Shaw, a man who’s nearly on his deathbed?

Serena must be pretending!

Grace clenched her teeth secretly, continuing in a lower voice, "Mrs. Parker adores me, and Brother Everett has promised to treat me kindly for life. Don’t you feel wronged, sister? After all, this marriage arrangement was originally yours."

"I don’t feel wronged, rather I feel somewhat grateful. Then I wish you everlasting happiness."

Wish them everlasting happiness, like a damn pair of dogs.

Serena’s lips curled up slightly, her eyes twinkling with brilliant light.

A sharp contrast to the anger and resentment in the depths of Grace’s eyes.

Grace glared at Serena, her fists tightly clenched at her sides as she continued to make vicious remarks.

"Now everything you had is mine, parents, brother, inheritance, and even fiancé, don’t you feel angry at all?"

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