CHAPTER 281: CHAPTER 281: MIDSUMMER NIGHT, MOVED, HER RELIEF

As Serena Sterling continued to sing, the scale spiraled upwards, and the flames grew more intense.

Small text appeared on the side screen — [Stage effects, please do not approach.]

The entire stage was enveloped in flames, with Serena standing on an elevator platform, slowly rising.

Lights gathered behind her, gradually forming a pair of wings.

Her figure was coated in a layer of firelight, with a gentle breeze blowing, making her hair fly in the flames.

"Buzzing..."

A strange buzzing sound emerged.

Then, someone noticed something seemed to be flying up next to their seat.

These things were glowing faintly.

"What’s going on?"

"Looks like drones, and there’s light?"

"Look at the big screen!"

Everyone turned to the big screen.

Indeed, those glowing objects were drones.

Additionally, as they flew up, the huge butterfly light from before slowly dimmed.

It seemed just like the butterfly flapped its wings and truly took to the sky.

Vividly lifelike.

"Look at the sky!"

At this moment, only to see in the sky, those drones forming a butterfly, gently flapping its wings above the venue.

"Wow!"

Countless people exclaimed in awe.

"Big production."

This wasn’t just the thought inside the venue, but also outside.

At this moment, many people who were unaware looked at the butterfly appearing in the sky, discussing fervently.

"What’s going on? Is there a drone show tonight?"

"Didn’t notice, and isn’t performance usually to promote something? What is this about?"

"Online says it’s Serena Sterling’s concert performance."

"What?"

"Such a big production? How much does this cost?"

...

The concert wasn’t live-streamed, but this giant butterfly in the sky could be broadcasted.

Immediately, many people started filming or opened live-streams.

Among these, one account’s live stream became the most popular, with innumerable people flooding into that live broadcast room.

Everyone started to discuss over there.

Vera Hansen naturally got this news as well.

Currently, there were hardly any people left in her live broadcast room, having long gone to watch the drones.

Those remaining were Vera Hansen’s staunch fans.

"Damn, Serena Sterling actually snatched the traffic using this method!"

At this moment, someone even tried to save face.

Occasional passersby glancing in were speechless.

"Wasn’t it Vera Hansen herself who chose this time to go live? Serena announced her concert date many days ago, it was all clearly written when tickets went on sale. Isn’t it you all piggybacking off Serena’s traffic?"

Then, they were jointly attacked, and passersby became increasingly speechless and left directly.

Vera continued arranging flowers.

Under the table, she quickly sent a message to Alexander Ford.

Hw: Serena Sterling actually did a drone show, don’t know who she hired, do you know the cost?

Soon, the other party replied.

Tuda Le: No idea, I just inquired and they said it’s likely a new company, newly assembled team.

Vera laughed, it didn’t matter whether it was a new or old team, did Serena actually think she had no backup? Those big orders Julian Lawson arranged for her haven’t been exposed yet!

Vera felt Serena was extremely foolish, driving the cost so high, she would surely lose afterwards.

Thinking of this, the smile on Vera’s face deepened.

However, Vera didn’t know, on the other side, the drone live stream account that popped up immediately, was now pinned —

[Serena Sterling’s concert drone performance company team, accepting orders.]

Correct, this was indeed the official account of the drone team.

Many people forgot, concerts can conduct advertising sponsorship.

This drone performance was swapped in this manner.

New team, but background checked, company team was very good, pricing also reasonable.

Leveraging this enormous traffic, they were very willing to perfect every detail, enabling countless people to see their finished result.

In the office, the small boss jumped up, saying: "Keep a tight watch, must not make any mistakes! Preferably directly establish a reputation with this opportunity!"

Everyone nodded one after another.

"Boss, an order has come!" An employee immediately said.

Small boss immediately said: "Follow the previous plan, ask if they’re Serena Sterling fans, if so, remember to add a gift."

"Yes!"

Small boss looked at the backend smiling broadly, this time, at least the reputation in Aeston could be established.

...

Amid countless exclamations of awe, inside the venue.

Julian Lawson looked up at the giant butterfly in the sky, then lowered his gaze, and looked at Serena amidst the flames on stage.

Feeling heartache.

At this moment, the song was nearing its end, but Serena’s scale continued upwards.

Behind her, the wings were just a tiny bit away from being fully grown.

Flames still shone, her long hair flew in the fire.

With the final note sung out, the wings completely formed.

And at this moment.

The flames on stage suddenly turned blue.

And then.

It was like someone snapped their fingers.

These blue flames instantly shattered, shattering into individual blue butterflies, flapping their wings, fluttering in groups, flying outwards in all directions.

Blue butterflies danced, reflected in everyone’s eyes.

"Wow!"

Exclamations rang out at the venue.

Serena, at this moment slowly opened her eyes, moving her gaze.

Among the fluttering butterflies, she looked for the first time towards Julian Lawson seated in the VIP seats.

The music continued, the tail notes with a hint of melancholy.

He looked at her too, this was their first eye contact since the start of the concert.

She looked at him for the first time.

Blue butterflies rose, the two gazed distantly at each other.

One with eyes reddened.

The other, more at peace.

Serena, in this moment, finally broke through past shadows, looking at Julian Lawson without fear, no longer as reactive as before.

Her gaze towards him was clean, with no trace of fear.

At this moment, Serena was just like her song sang.

Healing herself, breaking through obstacles, becoming a stronger "me."

The eye contact lasted merely a moment before Serena diverted her gaze.

Her lips slightly raised, her gaze sweeping over the crowd below.

Bianca Lynch, Ethan Lynch, Xander Linton, June Hawthorne, Bianca Lynch, Justin Jennings, Quinn... and Silas Hawthorne.

A burst of intense applause and cheers erupted from below.

While Serena smiled at Silas Hawthorne.

Watching him applaud her, his eyes red with emotion, gazing at her deeply yet passionately.

The things he did for her these days, she saw them all.

Every day, every hour, every minute, every second, vivid in her eyes.

Moved in her heart.

Serena raised her eyes again, looking at the numerous cheering fans.

And them.

The countless people’s love, the countless people’s support.

This concert touched not only them, but also her.

The wind still blew, Serena stood on stage, looking at the sea of stars.

Her eyes rimmed red, and she bowed deeply.