Playtime's Over, CEO: She's Really Done With You-Chapter 349: Do You Want to Say It Yourself, or Should I Say It for You?
The people present were itching with curiosity, and someone immediately asked, "Mr. Sheridan, why did Archie come over to deliver a flower basket to you?"
"Serena, what is your relationship with Archie?"
"Serena, what’s in that envelope?"
...
Serena looked at their curious faces and somewhat picked a few things to say.
"Mr. Archie just mentioned that it was merely on his way to deliver something to me, not a special visit."
"Mr. Archie was my father’s former colleague; the last time we met was when my father was still alive."
However, Serena did not disclose what exactly was inside the envelope.
She merely watched Archie’s Rolls-Royce leave and then turned her gaze away. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂
Seeing everyone still chattering with questions, Serena said, "Don’t mind these things, okay? Today is Aeon’s opening day, come join the banquet later."
After she finished speaking, Serena walked inside again.
Only then did everyone cease their questions.
But soon, they started discussing again.
So, what exactly was Archie doing on his business trip to Aeston this time?
Is something big going to happen?
Serena returned to her office, told her secretary she was a bit tired, and needed a little rest.
She then walked into the inner room.
Serena looked at the familiar envelope, slightly dazed.
"What’s wrong?" Silas unexpectedly appeared at some point and asked her, his gaze falling on the envelope.
"Just remembering some past things," Serena replied.
When father was still around, whenever he saw her, he would address her once as Miss Sheridan.
Evan Sheridan developed domestically relatively late, but in Morova, father’s influence was significant.
Over there, it’s a capitalist country; with father’s capabilities back then, countless people sought to curry favor.
And as Evan Sheridan’s only daughter, Serena had a unique identity.
A scene suddenly appeared in front of her, the first time she met Silas Hawthorne.
She smiled, saying, "Speaking of which, the last time I saw Uncle Archie was also the time we met."
Silas raised one eyebrow slightly and smiled, "What a coincidence."
Serena nodded.
"Friend or foe?" Silas continued to ask.
Serena shook her head, "I don’t know."
She took the envelope, opened it, and took out the contents.
"He might truly be passing by, delivering my things to me."
After all, father has been dead for so many years.
When father passed away, Archie was just a Director, even lower than when father left MKK.
Serena’s expression was somewhat gloomy.
If only father were still alive...
Back then, it took only four years for father to become MD, and if he wished, it wouldn’t take long to become a partner, but he chose to return, hence back to Aeston.
Although returning to Aeston, father always maintained a substantial business in Morova and good cooperative relations with MKK.
This was one reason she followed father to Morova.
Serena looked up, watching the fast-moving clouds outside the office’s floor-to-ceiling windows.
[Dad, what exactly did you die for?]
Serena pondered.
Silas didn’t speak; he understood Serena’s feelings at the moment.
He, in fact, felt the same way.
If it weren’t for the help of Serena and Evan Sheridan, he might have long been gone.
Evan Sheridan was his benefactor.
Finding out the cause of Evan Sheridan’s death is urgent.
Silas and Serena together watched the clouds outside the window, tightly holding Serena’s hand.
Serena didn’t turn back to look at Silas, just firmly held his hand back.
...
Time slowly passed.
Evening came quickly.
The hotel booked by Serena was bustling with people.
Because Archie appeared in Aeston and delivered an opening flower basket to Serena, many people began to show curiosity about Serena.
Some who initially didn’t plan to come might change their minds.
Julian Lawson was one of them.
Initially, he thought since Serena didn’t welcome him, he didn’t need to come; he believed his priority was to capture Preston Langley, and everything else could be discussed afterward.
But now he changed his mind.
Although not invited, he still sent Serena a message.
It was the same number.
Serena saw the message from Julian Lawson while she was in the dressing room.
[Tonight, I’ll attend your opening banquet. — Julian Lawson]
It was a statement, like a notice, that’s how he always was.
Serena looked at herself in the mirror and at Silas Hawthorne not far away.
Their gazes met in the mirror, and Silas walked over, "Is something wrong?"
Then, he saw the text message from Julian Lawson on her phone.
Silas looked at Serena, "What do you think? Do you want to modify our plan?"
Serena looked at the night outside the window.
"Our plan remains unchanged," Serena said, "As for whether he wants to come or not..."
Serena paused slightly and said, "I’ll have the assistant wait for him at the entrance."
After speaking, Serena blocked that number.
Previously, she thought that things had come to this point, that both parties could be fine.
Even if that number was blocked, Julian Lawson would still switch to another, so she didn’t block it before, but now she’s changed her mind.
...
On the other side, Julian Lawson put away his phone and looked at Isla Lawson sitting beside him.
Isla felt a bit nervous.
Earlier, Jude Chaucer notified her to come to see Julian Lawson, but she kept stalling and wouldn’t come.
Until just now, unable to hold back any longer, Julian Lawson himself sent her a message.
"Brother..." Isla stole a glance at Julian Lawson, "I just muttered a few words at the entrance, only Quinn Lawson and I could hear it, I didn’t say bad things about Serena in front of outsiders."
She had heard Jude Chaucer reprimanded those who spoke ill of Serena.
This made Isla even angrier inside.
That damn woman Serena, always hiding behind other men, letting men stand up for her!
Already together with Silas Hawthorne, yet still unclear and tangled with her ex-husband!
And then there’s Xander Linton!
Isla felt even more discontent.
"I’m not talking about that," Julian Lawson spoke while Isla was angrily thinking.
"Ah?" Isla froze, if not that issue, what was it?
She looked up, then saw Julian Lawson’s sharp eyes, inexplicably causing Isla to feel a bit guilty.
"What little tricks have you been playing at The Lawson Corporation recently," Julian Lawson’s voice was cold, "Do you want to say it yourself, or should I say it for you?"
Isla didn’t know what Julian Lawson was talking about for a moment; she had too many little tricks and couldn’t even count them herself.
Julian Lawson observed Isla’s reaction and understood her thoughts.
He sneered.
"I heard you’ve gathered those unwilling to leave with Serena to form a new investment department?" Julian Lawson asked.
Isla blinked; she was just in the preparation stages; how did Julian Lawson know?
Julian Lawson’s face showed deeper amusement, "Isla Lawson, this is The Lawson Corporation."
As the CEO of The Lawson Corporation, Julian Lawson doesn’t miss anything; it’s just that most times, he ignores things that aren’t too outrageous.
"What do you want to do?" Julian Lawson asked, "I told you before, if you want experience, you can choose any major brokerage in Aeston, but don’t target Serena’s matter."
"I’m not," Isla sounded a bit guilty, "I’m just forming a department normally, and those people were originally working in this area. If they stay at The Lawson Corporation, there needs to be a relevant department, and they also maintain good relations with MKK. Having them is highly beneficial for The Lawson Corporation."
Though she intended to prove to Xander Linton that she was the one truly capable.
If only all other members of the Sheridan Family except Serena had stayed, they’d be skilled; over the years, they’ve done many things for The Lawson Corporation, especially maintaining strong ties with MKK.
Julian Lawson frowned deeply at Isla Lawson; he said, "Isla, you can’t control it."
"Step back early, and you can still keep face."
