Chapter 130: Chapter 130
(First Young Master changed his name, Silas Hawthorne changed to Silas)
Serena Sterling looked at the cup of tea in Silas’s hand.
The steam rose, and her gaze shifted upwards, looking at him through the steam.
Silas wasn’t angry that she didn’t take the tea; he simply placed the cup in front of her and then poured himself another cup.
He looked at her earnestly and said, "I also like you."
Serena wasn’t moved by these words.
Having just struggled out of a failed marriage, she wouldn’t jump into another one just because of the words "like you."
"I don’t understand." Serena looked at Silas and said, "You can find other women; I’m not that unique."
"No, you are unique," Silas replied.
Serena didn’t know how to respond.
It all felt very strange.
"Sorry, I don’t want to think about this right now," Serena finally said.
She looked at the cup of tea on the table.
Who talks about marriage anyway?
Just holding a cup of tea.
She’s just divorced and wants to catch her breath first.
As for whether she’ll get married in the future and to whom, those are matters for later.
She has Seraphina to consider.
She can’t only think about herself.
Moreover, she has many things to do, like the finals of "Heavenly Sound."
And taking the divorce agreement to a lawyer to try to reclaim the Sheridan Family’s old Chapter.
Silas looked at Serena, his expression unchanged, not angry, still with a gentle demeanor, making people feel as if bathed in spring wind. The source of thɪs content is novel✶fire.net
"Since you don’t want to get married, how about considering a collaboration?" Silas continued.
Serena raised her eyebrows slightly, "What?"
"Serena, you’re divorced, but your identity is still Julian Lawson’s ex-wife." Silas’s voice was steady as he tactfully persuaded, "In fact, I think he wants to keep trying to reconcile with you even after Vera Hansen dies. What will you do then?"
"Maybe you want to accomplish something with Jasper Ford, you want to help him rise to power, but Serena, that takes a process."
"Alexander Ford and Jasper are not easy to deal with."
"You’re aware of The Lawson Corporation’s strength; Jasper Ford cannot rival him now."
"And as for yourself, I know you’re excellent, but one has to admit that personal ability cannot confront a corporation."
"Even if you want to stall, how long can you drag it out?"
Silas calmly laid out all these facts.
Of course, he knew proposing marriage abruptly was offensive, but there are so many people around her who like and covet her, he was already too far behind, so he had to express his thoughts boldly.
"Sorry," Silas continued, "I was too abrupt to propose marriage just now."
"But, I think you need such a protected identity right now."
"Not marriage, it could be engagement, or perhaps, a rumored boyfriend."
Serena had been silent since earlier; she just quietly looked at the tea cup on the table.
She knew what Silas said made sense.
"Three months," he said, "At least meeting once a week, a total of twelve meetings, let’s get to know each other. I won’t force you to like me, but at least during this time, whether it’s rumors or the news of our engagement three months later, it can eliminate many troubles for you."
"Of course, if after three months, you still don’t wish to, then let’s pretend none of this happened."
Serena looked at Silas, watching him calmly say all this.
The room was filled with the aroma of tea; she looked at his handsome eyebrows.
This was indeed a very tempting suggestion.
"But, why?" Serena didn’t understand, "Just because of ’like’?"
She didn’t even know what he liked about her.
"If we have to add one more reason," Silas smiled and said, "just consider I can’t bear to see Julian Lawson and The Lawson Corporation doing so smoothly."
Silas paused slightly and said, "I’m very jealous of him."
"Not jealous of him owning The Lawson Corporation or his achievements in his career."
"But jealous that he has someone who can mutually entrust their true feelings with him, someone willing to risk everything, even their life, for him."
Serena’s eyes slightly lowered.
Risk everything for love, willing to give up one’s life?
Look at her seven years, what did it all bring?
"I’ll think about it," she said, "I can’t give you an answer right away."
She’s very tired right now.
She has been too exhausted these past seven years.
It’s hard to enter another relationship in the short term.
She even doubts whether she still has the ability to fall in love again.
And can she really enter another marriage without love?
"Excuse me." Serena said, slightly bowed, then stood up and turned to leave.
Leaving Silas alone sitting there.
He looked at the cup of tea in front of her, never touched, and smiled peacefully.
He understands her thoughts.
If she no longer has the ability to love someone else, then let him love her.
Serena left the teahouse and got back into the car, then sighed with relief.
At least First Young Master Hawthorne wasn’t here to bother her; she’ll think about the rest later.
Besides, she successfully divorced, she should be happy.
On the other side, Julian Lawson had already driven back to The Lawson Corporation.
Originally, he had let Secretary Chaucer postpone today’s schedule.
So when Secretary Chaucer saw him, he was a bit surprised.
"President Lawson, why are you here?" Secretary Chaucer asked.
Secretary Chaucer looked Julian Lawson up and down, worried, "President Lawson, you don’t look well, should I call a doctor?"
Julian Lawson waved his hand, indicating no need.
"Continue with the previous meeting," Julian Lawson said.
Secretary Chaucer wanted to ask if there was any issue with the divorce, but seeing Julian Lawson , he knew he shouldn’t speak.
"Yes." Secretary Chaucer immediately communicated it.
So, this morning, Julian Lawson attended countless meetings.
No one dared to provoke him.
They only secretly discussed in corners after meetings.
"What’s wrong with President Lawson? Didn’t the secretary say all of President Lawson’s schedule was postponed today? He looks so intimidating!"
"I don’t know, usually President Lawson is very meticulous. Look at him today, his stubble has grown out, he doesn’t look well."
"Did he have a fight with Vera Hansen?"
"Who knows, but if Serena were by President Lawson’s side, it wouldn’t be ."
"What are you saying?" Midway through their conversation, Secretary Chaucer came over to interrupt, "Don’t talk about President Lawson casually!"
The employees immediately apologized and scattered.
What the employees didn’t see, in another corner, Julian Lawson subtly pursed his lips.
A moment later, he turned and left.
Julian Lawson had been busy all morning.
Having not slept the entire night, he felt very tired.
As he leaned back in his executive chair to rest his eyes, suddenly, the office door was opened, and someone came to his side.
"Brother Julian." A voice came.
Julian Lawson opened his eyes and saw Vera Hansen smiling at him.
"Let’s go get the marriage certificate." Vera Hansen said.