Chapter 547: Chapter 547: Concert Opening
Two months passed quickly.
Today is the day of Serena Sterling’s concert.
Many things have happened over the last two months.
Such as concert approval, ticket rush, and further integration of major forces.
Everything is on track, so much more.
And in the past few days, the entire city of Aeston has been extraordinarily lively.
Countless people are flocking to Aeston just for this concert.
It is Serena Sterling’s concert!
In two months, the global situation has changed drastically.
A company named "Aeon" has emerged, not only fiercely biting into SKR but also riding the wave to complete another transformation in the international financial market, under the control of the company’s owner, with existing resources, establishing a foothold in the global market.
Although the road ahead is still long, at this moment, everyone remembers the name of this enterprise, and its ruler—Serena Sterling.
Many people have begun investigating this suddenly appeared woman’s past.
They learned of the legendary past of this woman over the years.
With the international turmoil, the heat in Aeston continues to be high.
The name Serena Sterling is known everywhere.
From "Heavenly Sound" to several matches with Vera Hansen, from the founding of Aeon, financial market gambits, becoming a shareholder in companies like Hawthorne Group, to revealing her achievements in The Lawson Corporation, then to the domination over SKR, causing a market shake-up in which she has carved a name for herself.
She is no longer what people assumed as just a man’s appendage, a discarded noblewoman.
She is Serena Sterling.
She is named Serena Sterling.
No matter how foreigners find it hard to pronounce, they will silently repeat, then remember the two words—Serena Sterling.
Thus, the anticipation for this concert reached unprecedented heights.
Tickets became extremely scarce.
The concert begins at 19:00.
People are entering now, and the venue is extremely crowded outside.
Meanwhile, Serena Sterling is backstage making the final confirmations.
People come and go.
Just then, Silas Hawthorne came in holding Seraphina’s hand.
Seraphina was dressed like a little angel today, especially adorable!
Seeing this, Serena Sterling couldn’t resist giving Seraphina a peck on the cheek.
Making Seraphina giggle.
Silas Hawthorne also stood aside smiling, looking at the performance attire on Serena Sterling, his eyes full of admiration.
Serena Sterling looked up to meet Silas Hawthorne’s eyes.
"Do I look nice?" she asked.
"Nice." Silas Hawthorne replied with a smile.
She has always been beautiful.
"Mom is the most beautiful person in the world!" Seraphina chimed in crisply.
Serena Sterling laughed and kissed Seraphina again.
The makeup artist came over to make final adjustments for Serena Sterling, so she had to stand still.
"How is it outside now?" Serena Sterling asked Silas Hawthorne in the mirror.
"Everyone who should be here is here," Silas Hawthorne said gently, "they’re all waiting for the concert to start."
Serena Sterling nodded with a smile, meeting Silas Hawthorne’s gaze in the mirror.
They shared a smile.
With half an hour to go before the concert starts, there suddenly appeared a fleet of luxury cars outside the venue.
One after another stopped, many big figures got out one by one and walked into the venue, escorted by bodyguards.
Media reporters frantically took photos, and outside was as bright as day.
Julian Lawson sat in a wheelchair, looking up at the huge poster of Serena Sterling outside the venue, his deep eyes revealing no emotion.
He had just returned from Zetania a few days ago.
He had acquired assets from Zetania during the SKR distribution.
He stayed in Zetania for a while and handled many affairs there.
He spent a long time alone by the sea, reminiscing about the time he and Serena Sterling escaped from there, with only each other and their intimate past.
The night before leaving, he saw a blue rain at the seaside.
The vast sky of blue.
So beautiful.
Thinking about it, Julian Lawson slightly lowered his eyes, looking at the car stopping beside him.
Jasper Ford and Gigi Sutton got out together, Jasper still as boisterous as ever, living up to Aeston’s reputation of being the city’s biggest hothead.
At this moment, Jasper sees Julian Lawson and greets with a smile, "Hey! Mr. Lawson, you came too!"
Gigi Sutton kicked him.
Julian Lawson was speechless but nodded, as Jude Chaucer pushed the wheelchair into the venue.
Jasper Ford and Gigi Sutton chatted and laughed, while Xander Linton’s car stopped, and he walked over; across, Isla Lawson’s car also stopped, the two saw each other and nodded.
Then followed the siblings Bianca Lynch and Ethan Lynch, the siblings June Hawthorne and Orion Hawthorne, Justin Jennings and Crystal, along with Brandon Huxley of Aether and Emeric Grant, and others arrived.
Then Percival Ford, the Lawson Family elders, Thea Lloyd and Mr. Lloyd, Lucas Quentin and Matriarch Quentin, Mr. Chaucer, Zink and Joanne Zink, Sheila Jenkins and Clara Huxley, and many more.
Both the younger and older generations came, even from abroad, like Archie from MKK.
Each individual is a heavyweight.
With every car stopping, the doors opening, and someone coming out, the onlookers gasped in awe.
These people, who usually wouldn’t show their faces, all came in person this time, to watch Serena Sterling’s concert!
Thus, the concert’s anticipation soared even higher.
Time slowly ticked by.
Only five minutes left until the concert starts.
The venue was filled, and Serena Sterling quickly proceeded from the passage to the stage.
As she stood on the rising platform, the countdown outside had begun.
"Five, four, three, two, one!"
"Boom, boom!"
As fireworks shot up into the sky, the platform rose, and Serena Sterling slowly appeared before everyone.
She was dressed in a golden performance attire, like armor, bright and beautiful.
The music began, it was a lively dance track, which instantly ignited the entire venue.
Many in the venue stood up, following her singing, her performance, and the whole place came alive.
"Boom, boom!"
Fireworks launched, a burst of flowers.
Her voice pierced through, the wind gently blowing, her long hair fluttering behind her in the fireworks.
A golden scene.
Her face was particularly beautiful.
Below the stage, Seraphina was also constantly hopping, waving the glow stick in her hand, and those around her looked at her with smiles.
The song quickly ended.
Serena Sterling stood in the middle of the stage.
"Long time no see." Serena Sterling’s voice spread throughout the venue through the microphone.
The audience responded repeatedly.
"Over the past year, many things have happened, there are many things I want to say, and many things I want to do, but tonight, we only need to be happy!"
The audience cheered once again.
Serena Sterling smiled.
"So, now, let’s ’Begin’!"
The music was invigorating, and there were screams all over the venue.
This is a new song.
Just like the title of the song, it tells the beginning of a story.
Dense drumbeats, light and exhilarating.
It’s like the beginning of everything in ignorance, yet accompanied by the excitement and determination to explore the future, it’s a person’s initial confusion and longing.
As the drumbeats progressed, the atmosphere quickly boiled.
Everyone immersed themselves in this longing as if returning to the past selves who maintained exploration and hope for everything.
Light-hearted yet nostalgic.
Joyful yet sad.
