CHAPTER 237: CHAPTER 237: AT MIDNIGHT TOMORROW, "MICRO LOVE" PREMIERES

Their meeting took place in the lounge of Ford Entertainment at half past eight in the evening.

A car stopped outside, and Serena Sterling could see that the driver was Julian Lawson.

He didn’t get out of the car; Vera Hansen was the one who went upstairs.

Serena turned around to look at her reflection in the glass beside her.

Her upper and lower face seemed separated, twisted to different sides, and it wasn’t Serena’s face—it’s a special effects makeup.

She was wearing a strange costume.

It was impossible to tell who she was or discern her exact figure.

She stood there waiting for the elevator doors to open, waiting for Vera Hansen to come over.

Vera was momentarily stunned when she saw Serena.

"Serena?" Vera asked, confused.

"Yes." Serena responded hoarsely, "What do you want? I’m busy with something."

While speaking, she pointed at her makeup.

Vera recalled seeing it when she went upstairs earlier. Indeed, there were some people with special effects makeup doing something there.

Thinking about it, Vera didn’t find it strange. Serena was an artist under Ford Entertainment, and her coming over must be a sudden situation, probably recording some MV or something.

Vera looked around and then suggested, "Should we talk on the other side?"

She was unlikely to stay in the original location, she had to choose the spot herself to prevent "Serena" from installing recording equipment in advance.

Serena knew exactly what Vera was thinking and didn’t resist, following Vera to another corner.

Vera looked around and, seeing no cameras, finally looked at the woman with special effects makeup in front of her.

"’Micro Love’ is about to be released." Vera smirked at her with satisfaction, "I’m here today to give you one last chance."

"Agree now to keep it hidden and bite Ford Entertainment. I can give you money and resources to protect you."

"The Lawson Corporation will pay your breach penalties and provide better resources. With your abilities and their marketing, you’ll soon hit it big!"

Serena responded immediately, looking at Vera with a complex expression.

"This is the third time you’ve come to me," Serena said hoarsely.

"Yes," Vera said confidently, "also the third time I’m giving you an opportunity."

"The final opportunity?" Serena asked.

"Yes, the last opportunity." Vera smiled.

The two stared at each other.

Suddenly, Serena laughed.

Vera...she always thought she was giving Serena the opportunity?

But Serena felt that she was the one offering Vera the chance.

Falsehood is false, it can never turn into truth.

"What’s so funny?" Vera snorted.

Still laughing, Serena didn’t respond, her laughter echoing in the space.

"I refuse." Serena hoarsely replied, "Same answer as before."

The smile vanished from Vera’s face.

"Do you know, even if you join forces with Serena, I can still make all your short-term plans useless?"

Vera paused slightly, took a step forward, and stared at this woman in special effects makeup.

"The recent events in Aeston, today’s buzz caused by ’Micro Love,’ I think you’ve seen, this is my power!"

"So what if it’s Ford Entertainment? I have Julian Lawson behind me!"

"Whatever I want to do, Julian Lawson agrees to it, so cooperating with me is akin to leaning on the Lawson Corporation."

Vera lowered her voice and hissed, "Go against me, and nothing good will come of it!"

Vera didn’t explain it clearly.

To prevent the recording, most things were said vaguely, but both knew what it meant.

It implied that even if Vera committed something wrath-inducing, she could reverse all public opinion.

This, in the industry, was a strong capability.

Entertainment industry hype, marketing, fame from notoriety, and reversals were common; help in such aspects could soon cause someone to become a trending personality.

Yet Serena continued to laugh.

Her smile was radiant, her laughter soft, but Vera heard the mockery in it.

This enraged her.

"Obstinate!"

Vera, furious, reached out, attempting to slap the woman in special effects makeup.

But the next moment, Serena had already extended her hand, clutching Vera’s wrist before she could strike.

"This special effects makeup is expensive." Serena said with a smile, "Don’t touch it recklessly."

After saying this, she pushed the frantic Vera aside.

"You!" Vera was even angrier but soon gritted her teeth and said, "Just wait, Serena, I’ll wait for the day you come begging me!"

At that time, she would definitely humiliate this hateful woman!

She would stomp her to the ground!

Serena didn’t speak, only looked at Vera indifferently.

She really wanted to see how Vera would entrap herself step by step and walk towards her own destruction.

Vera turned and left.

Serena slowly walked to the floor-to-ceiling window on the side.

She glanced down.

Beside the car, Julian Lawson had already stepped out, leaning against the car while smoking.

Seemingly sensing something, Julian Lawson looked up, locking eyes with Serena.

Serena didn’t shy away.

The special effects makeup on her face was impressive; looking longer even caused a dizzying effect.

They gazed at each other silently.

Finally, Vera stormed out angrily.

"Brother Julian!" Vera pouted, angrily said, "I’m so mad!"

Julian Lawson glanced at Vera.

He maintained his usual calm demeanor, indifferent, as if allowing Vera to do whatever she wanted without interfering.

Vera glared at Julian Lawson.

Then furiously opened the car’s passenger door and got inside.

Julian Lawson stubbed out his cigarette and tossed it into the ashtray beside him.

When he opened the driver’s door, he looked up.

The woman with special effects makeup had already disappeared.

Julian Lawson lowered his gaze slightly, without thinking much, opened the door and sat inside.

...

Time passed.

That day went by just like that.

The next day, Vera continued promoting her "Micro Love," with advertisements everywhere.

On the third day, as Vera continued her promotion, she began to insinuate against Serena, claiming "Micro Love" was entirely her own work, completely severing ties with the Lawson Corporation, all due to her personal strength, with Connor Goldsmith’s team driving the narrative online.

On the fourth day, "Micro Love" began pre-sales.

On the fifth day...

For seven consecutive days, it was lively.

Advertisement and marketing were everywhere, with most people having seen the advertisement at least once this week.

Coupled with emotional and inspirational promotion, the pre-sale box office for "Micro Love" was quite good.

And during these days, what was Serena doing?

Serena was picking up Seraphina to take her home.

Yes, Seraphina’s documents had finally come through.

After much busywork, Serena brought Seraphina back home.

Although it was said they would go live at Hawthorne Manor, recently the commotion surrounding "Micro Love" was too intense, and Serena wasn’t in the mood to move.

So, they agreed to wait until the situation with "Micro Love" was resolved before moving.

For now, they were staying in the apartment Serena rented.

Now it’s the evening of the seventh day.

The first screening of "Micro Love" would happen at midnight the next day.