Playtime's Over, CEO: She's Really Done With You-Chapter 369: The Tangible Feeling of Happiness
Serena slightly furrowed her brows, the flickering light casting shadows on Ian Yates’s face.
Towards Julian Lawson’s good friend, she had always maintained a neutral stance—not liking nor disliking him.
But now, hearing Ian Yates say this...
"Ian Yates," Serena pondered over her words before speaking, "You’ve always had a good relationship with Julian Lawson, so in these recent times, you clearly saw the process of our separation."
"I know you’ll definitely stand on his side."
"But I want to say that things have come to this point, and there’s no turning back."
Serena said, once more looking seriously at Ian Yates.
She said, "Introduce some new friends to him; he’ll come through this."
Eventually, someone will accompany him for the rest of his life.
But that person will not be her—Serena.
"But Mr. Lawson only wants you," Ian Yates said, "He... he has his reasons."
Serena was helpless.
"Maybe he truly has his reasons; I gave him the chance to speak, but he didn’t."
"Moreover."
Serena slightly lowered her eyes.
No matter the reason, it couldn’t bring back her child.
The child pushed off the stairs by his own father, causing a miscarriage.
Nor could it bring back all that she had suffered.
Serena didn’t continue, turning around instead: "I have things to do, enough said, goodbye."
After speaking, she didn’t give Ian Yates the opportunity to speak further and directly went downstairs.
"Hey!" Ian Yates wanted to say something more, but Serena left quickly, disappearing around the corner.
Leaving Ian Yates standing there alone.
"Young Master Yates? What’s wrong?" Someone came over teasingly, "Got ditched by a woman?"
Ian Yates shook his head, knocking the other person lightly: "No, just wanted to say a few words on behalf of Mr. Lawson... It’s nothing, let’s go for a drink."
Serena soon found Bianca Lynch on the dance floor.
After discussing relevant matters with Bianca Lynch, the two of them checked out and left together.
Serena only felt reassured after seeing Ethan Lynch and Justin Jennings come to pick Bianca Lynch up.
Only this way could she get into the car and instruct the driver to head to the company.
At such a time, she was needed at the company.
[Project situation has changed, I’ll stay at the company tonight and not return.]Serena sent a message to Silas Hawthorne and leaned back in the rear seat.
Looking at the night outside, Serena felt a strange sensation.
At that moment, she didn’t know whether she was in a dream or living in reality.
The car moved steadily forward.
This city, even at night, was still bustling with traffic.
The cars on the elevated roads went back and forth; even deep into the night, it was still very busy.
During the day, Mr. Lloyd’s words once again echoed in her mind.
Those warnings, those persuasions.
Father, what is the reason behind your death?
Serena closed her eyes.
Finally, the car arrived at the company building and parked below.
Serena opened the car door and stepped out, taking the elevator up to Aeon’s floor.
Just as she entered, Serena froze.
"Silas?" Serena looked incredulously at the man before her.
He was dressed casually and comfortably, his hair not styled as usual during the day, but left as it was, resembling when he was at home preparing to rest, which gave him a less mature and more gentle look.
"Serena." He responded with a smile.
Serena followed him inside.
"Why did you come here?" Serena asked in surprise, "I sent you a message..."
Serena didn’t finish her sentence, but Silas Hawthorne already understood her meaning.
"I came to accompany you," Silas Hawthorne said.
He spoke while setting up many foldable stands that could serve as temporary rest points.
He also brought energy drinks, nighttime snacks and so on, with the help of his secretary.
"Isn’t this good?" Silas Hawthorne asked.
Serena smiled, looking at Silas Hawthorne, she suddenly remembered the days gone by, remembering how she once was.
"It’s good." She said.
She could understand the mindset of wanting to do something for who you love.
Even if it’s exhausting.
Even if it’s just companionship.
What’s more, Silas Hawthorne seemed to offer more than just companionship.
Serena walked in, with Silas Hawthorne following.
Upon entering, they saw the busy people inside.
Because the news broke out suddenly at 11 PM.
So many were pulled from their beds.
Especially Raine, who was wearing large glasses, with a giant bow perched atop her head.
The others were not in much better shape.
Many were people who had followed Evan Sheridan, and later when some aged, they retired, then Serena recruited new people. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢
Thus, there were people of all ages in the company.
"Serena." Raine quickly came out upon noticing Serena, "We suddenly received a lot of overnight supplies here, did you buy them, Serena?"
Serena smiled and shook her head, saying, "They were brought by Silas; he came too."
Only then did Raine notice Silas Hawthorne standing behind Serena.
Silas Hawthorne smiled at her.
Raine widened her eyes.
"Is that Mr. Hawthorne? Mr. Hawthorne looks... like a college student..."
Raine said while covering her mouth, she wanted to mention how the college students earlier brought things in, hence she didn’t recognize him.
Serena laughed and gently tapped Raine on her nose.
"How’s it going now?" Serena asked, walking towards that direction.
Silas Hawthorne did not look at their data, instead waiting on the side for them.
"Serena, it’s like this..." Raine immediately got serious, explaining the current specific situation to Serena.
Serena then went to various employees to understand and get on top of things.
Soon, she picked up the phone to make transoceanic calls.
In such a manner, she became so busy that she forgot about Silas Hawthorne’s presence.
When she lifted her head again to see Silas Hawthorne sitting on the side reviewing documents, it was already two hours later.
Seemingly aware of her gaze, Silas Hawthorne also looked up, seeing her watching him, he nodded at her.
As things were momentarily under control, Serena walked toward her office.
Silas Hawthorne followed behind.
As the door closed slightly, Serena sat on the couch.
"Why didn’t you call me?" Serena spoke.
"Seeing you so focused, I didn’t want to disturb," Silas Hawthorne said, retrieving slippers from the side, taking off her high heels, and replacing them for her.
Serena watched his actions, her eyes softening.
He was always like this, understanding her thoughts, never imposing his ideas on her just because he treated her well.
Instead, he silently helped and protected her.
Just like now.
These days, these feelings, gave her a genuine sense of happiness.
Silas Hawthorne went over to pour her a cup of warm water, Serena reached out and accepted it, warmth spreading in her heart.
