Chapter 534: Chapter 534: Serena Sterling’s Return, Stirring Up the Winds and Clouds
Just these four words—I’m back.
Countless comments flooded the screen.
#Serena Sterling says, I’m back# immediately topped the trending charts.
It attracted more people to flood into the live stream.
The screen became so crowded that it started to lag.
"I knew it, the only person capable of mobilizing so many influential figures in all of Aeston is Serena Sterling!"
"Yeah, yeah, it’s got me all fired up, even though it’s just two simple sentences!"
"Right, I don’t know why, but I feel like crying, maybe because what happened a year ago was too tragic."
...
The comments continued to refresh.
Thankfully, the live stream had disabled donations at the start, otherwise, it would have lagged even more now.
The staff promptly addressed the issue, and after a while, the lag was resolved.
However, the number of viewers didn’t decrease; it kept growing.
Many people sent comments asking questions.
"There are too many questions." Serena said with a smile and picked a few to answer.
"Yes, I will be mainly managing Aeon from now on. Aeon is currently looking to hire people; more details can be found on the website’s recruitment section."
"Of course, I’m back, so I have to make Aeon bigger and stronger."
"Aeon’s main focus remains the same as before; specific details can be found on the website."
"I’m in a wheelchair because I need rehabilitation after lying down for so long."
"The incident a year ago... they’re all gone, the case is closed, and specific details are on the police’s official website."
...
"I won’t say much about my personal relationship. Just know that Silas and I are married, and Seraphina is our daughter."
...
After streaming for a short while, Serena left, and then the company staff took over the specifics.
But even this short time was enough to spark huge discussions.
#Serena Wakes Up#, #Serena Livestream#, #Serena Q&A# and other topics stayed firmly on the trending charts.
"As expected of Serena, Aeston had been stagnant for a year, and as soon as she woke up, it started boiling over."
"Now I finally understand what it means to stir up a storm."
"Aeon is so happy now. I heard Serena gave them a raise and bonuses again!"
"So envious, I also want to apply to work at Aeon!"
...
Aeon.
Serena first made a brief remote call with MKK from her office.
She exchanged a few pleasantries with Archie, then packed up and called Raine in.
"Is everything ready?" Serena looked at Raine and asked.
Raine immediately nodded, "Serena, everything is ready, we can start anytime!"
"Good." Serena nodded, then pinched Seraphina’s cheek and glanced at Silas Hawthorne.
"Silas, I’m about to start," Serena said.
Silas smiled and nodded, "Okay."
...
The limousine stopped at Ford Headquarters.
Not at Ford Entertainment, but at Ford Headquarters.
Serena looked at the driver and bodyguard in front and smiled, "In the future, I’ll be counting on you to take care of me."
The bodyguard smiled and nodded, "Rest assured, I’ll definitely keep Mr. Sheridan safe!"
Raine had already gotten off the car in advance to fetch things and place the wheelchair.
With the bodyguard’s help, Serena sat in the wheelchair.
Then, under the gaze of many people coming and going, Raine pushed Serena all the way into the elevator.
Countless people whispered, the buzzing getting louder and louder.
Until Serena’s elevator door closed, the discussion in the lobby erupted.
"Serena! It really is Serena! Alive!"
"Pah! If she weren’t alive, would she be dead?"
"Ah, that’s not what I meant."
...
Serena went upstairs with Raine.
She reached Old Master Ford’s office.
They had made an appointment in advance, so there were no obstacles.
The office door opened, and Serena came in with a smile, carrying gifts.
"Mr. Ford." Serena smiled, handed the gift to the secretary beside her, and slightly bowed from her wheelchair, "Sorry that I still can’t stand."
Percival Ford chuckled, waving it off, saying it didn’t matter.
"You’re the first to visit me, I might have to brag about it to my old friends!" Percival Ford said happily.
Serena laughed, "Of course, I had to visit you first."
She had the closest collaboration with Jasper Ford.
Of course, when it comes to shareholders, there are Aether and the Hawthorne Group, but she holds shares there, so visiting them later is fine.
Percival Ford nodded vigorously, saying, "Makes sense!"
Percival often thought his third grandson was blessed in his simplicity, adept at forming connections!
After exchanging pleasantries for a bit, Serena left with Raine.
Then she went to The Lawson Corporation to present gifts to the Lawson Family elders.
No matter the situation between them, at least they are one of Aeston’s three great giants, so visiting was appropriate.
After coming downstairs, Serena went to Isla Lawson’s office and also gave her a gift.
Isla smiled and hugged her, and everyone noticed, knowing their relationship is quite good now, which was surprising.
After all, before...
But there’s no need to say more, just this hug made it clear.
When leaving, Julian Lawson was at the door, also in a wheelchair.
Serena said nothing, just nodded, and Julian nodded back.
Such was their subtle nodding acquaintance, nothing more.
Then she went to other families, and at the Zink Family, Serena brought a new pot plant to add to Zink’s collection.
Afterward, Serena visited each family, delivering gifts one by one.
Even though she didn’t stay long at any of them.
Because Percival Ford had shown off at the beginning, each family was eagerly anticipating.
The elders’ group chat was constantly updating with Serena’s progress.
Clara Huxley was also in the chat, so Serena knew what was within.
So staying anywhere long was impossible.
And Serena’s body couldn’t allow it.
This series of family visits lasted a few days.
For those she didn’t have particularly close ties with, Raine delivered the gifts personally.
But each family was greatly satisfied.
After all, everyone understood Serena’s situation.
For the past few days, discussions about the "living Serena" sparked extensive discussion.
Serena’s actions officially announced her return!
And she was active in Aeston once more.
Not by hosting parties, but by visiting each family.
She didn’t bring Silas Hawthorne along.
Instead, Serena visited in person.
Only Serena and her secretary accompanied her.
This was the result of Serena and Silas’s discussion.
If she brought Silas, it would be a couple’s visit.
But by bringing Raine, it represented Serena, Aeon, and the Sheridan Family.
This was what Serena needed.
After completing visits to all the prominent families, Serena went to Aether.
Aether warmly welcomed Serena’s arrival with enthusiastic applause.
Then it was Ford Entertainment, Jasper Ford’s side.
Jasper Ford was extremely delighted, happily and noisily celebrating her visit.
Finally, Serena arrived at the Hawthorne Group.
Silas Hawthorne had been preparing here for a long time.
Serena attended the occasion as a shareholder, participating in the shareholders’ meeting.
As she entered, her gaze swept across the room, briefly pausing on Desmond Wyatt’s face, and she smiled.
June Hawthorne and Orion Hawthorne stood up to welcome her, and Silas came directly to her side, holding her hand.
