Chapter 538: Chapter 538: Possessing Her Exclusively
Silas Hawthorne smiled, holding her face, and said, "Serena, I don’t want that."
He had waited for so many years before finally getting a chance; how could he possibly let it go?
"We promised to stay together for a lifetime." He looked at her and said, "Serena, you can’t break your word."
Serena Sterling looked into Silas Hawthorne’s dark eyes and smiled.
"Are you afraid?" she asked.
"Not afraid," he said, "I knew from a long time ago this day would come."
The moment he took the Blue Diamond Necklace from her hands, it was destined.
If it weren’t for her and the Sheridan Family’s help back then, he might have died in some ocean long ago.
And his mother and siblings would have faced persecution and unknown circumstances.
Everything he has now started from that year.
Everything he has belongs to her.
Moreover, he loves her.
Silas Hawthorne slightly leaned forward and kissed her lips.
A gentle kiss that represented his determination.
Serena Sterling looked at the man in front of her, reached out her hand, and handed him a piece of paper.
No need to say much, Silas Hawthorne knew exactly what was written on that paper.
"Many years have passed, and perhaps some people and forces are no longer around," Serena said softly, "We need to check and see who is left."
Silas Hawthorne took the paper and nodded,
"Don’t worry," he said, gently comforting her, "The Hawthorne Group has assets worldwide, we’ll find out soon."
Serena nodded, "Silas, I trust you."
Silas Hawthorne took the water cup from her hand and gently stroked her head, saying, "After staying up all night, rest a bit."
With that, he put down the cup and helped her lie down.
He sat by her side, watching her.
In the blink of an eye, Serena finally fell asleep.
Silas Hawthorne listened to her breathing gradually lengthen, then looked at the paper in his hand, thought for a moment, and went to the study, opened the computer, and activated the internal secret communication tool.
...
Serena woke up after only sleeping for a few hours.
She started her day with a routine visit to Aeon, instructing them on the day’s tasks before heading back to the hospital for her rehabilitation process.
It seemed just like any other day.
But since dawn, everything was different.
On her way over, she had already responded to Archie, though wanting to turn the tables was difficult, sustaining a standoff wasn’t an issue.
After setting down her computer, Serena watched the scenery retreating swiftly past the car window.
She needed patience.
She couldn’t be impulsive.
She carefully sorted things out.
Now, she had to wait for news and first confirm what forces aimed at the Sheridan Family still existed.
Then, she needed to settle with those forces one by one.
And all of this must be done carefully.
If she was still unable to retaliate, she had to bear it patiently.
Therefore, everything must proceed according to the usual schedule.
No one should detect anything out of the ordinary.
At the hospital, under the guidance of professionals, Serena gradually underwent physical rehabilitation.
She had to get better quickly!
...
Three days passed.
On the third night, Silas Hawthorne took Serena back to Hawthorne Manor once again.
"Everything’s been clarified," Silas said to Serena, then handed her the information.
Serena flipped through the materials.
Silas explained from the side: "Many forces have indeed disappeared over the years, moreover..."
Silas hesitated slightly and continued: "The Sheridan Family is more resilient than I imagined. When they were being liquidated, they resisted, even counterattacked, resolving some then."
Serena flipped through the contents.
Almost all oppositions in Aeston had been eradicated; none remained.
The father had already jumped off a building, leaving only their mother and daughter and the system and old team acquired by the Lawson Family, posing no threat.
So, the battlefield was set overseas initially.
Later on, perhaps because Sheila Jenkins married William Wyatt, who was quite incompetent, the old Sheridan forces within The Lawson Corporation hadn’t played a role, making everyone think the Sheridan Family had fallen, with no forces watching them anymore.
Serena checked through each document.
She recognized many familiar forces.
When her father took her, still a child, to various parts of the world, some had flattered her.
However from the documents, some eventually defected to the enemy side.
But most were eliminated by the Sheridan Family’s counterattack.
Serena looked through them one by one.
"So, are there any remaining Sheridan Family forces?" Serena asked Silas.
Silas sighed deeply and shook his head.
Serena’s eyes showed some loss, but she understood, under such a siege, it was difficult for anything to remain.
"Not many adversaries remain now," Silas said, looking at her, "I’ll find Xander Linton; together, we can deal with most of them."
Serena nodded, "I’ll do it, I’ll contact him."
This is a Sheridan Family matter.
"So, only the last two problems remain," Silas said, "or more precisely, one problem."
Serena looked at the documents, indeed.
She already noticed.
The reason her father couldn’t defeat the enemy was because the opposition was a giant force from Morova, but over the years, it has declined, attempting a comeback.
And what they support is SKR.
The other adversary of her father was also SKR.
They just happened to unite, so, this time, in the MKK and SKR confrontation, MKK must win.
"Serena, I think we might need to talk to Julian Lawson." Silas said.
Although Silas didn’t want to, under the current circumstances, it was necessary.
Serena looked at Silas, but didn’t speak right away.
"Serena, we agreed, just talk; you can’t rekindle old feelings!" Silas suddenly said, a thick sense of jealousy in his voice.
He had been very serious a moment ago, but suddenly started to be jealous.
Serena didn’t react immediately.
Then she suddenly laughed.
"What are you laughing at?" Silas said a little unhappy, tightly holding Serena’s hand, "Serena, you’re my wife now. You can’t rekindle old loves, no matter what scale, no way!"
In the past, he just wished to be by her side, but now it’s not enough, he wants to possess her entirely!
Serena was speechless, laughing as she leaned to the side.
"Serena!" Silas looked at her like this, his heart filled with more jealousy, stabilizing her so she looked at him.
"Did you even listen to me?" Silas asked her with full jealousy.
