CHAPTER 70: CHAPTER 70: STEADILY SUPPORTED HER

Isla Lawson paused slightly, a deeper sense of curiosity in her eyes.

"Sis-in-law, are you still going to meet despite all those tabloid rumors?"

"Enough." Julian Lawson slightly furrowed his brow, "There’s no need to bring these up again. I’m clear on that matter; Serena Sterling has nothing to do with him."

"Brother!" Isla Lawson looked at Julian Lawson discontentedly.

Beside them, Quinn Lawson, who had been rebuffed, remained silent, just watching them with a smile.

The Lawson Family is a large family.

It started prospering with Caleb Lawson’s generation, with numerous offspring below.

Quite a few people came this time.

Julian Lawson and Serena Sterling have always been the focus of family attention. With them staying here for quite a while, everyone gradually came over.

However, those who came were all the younger generation, some direct relatives, some collateral.

Those of the older generation tacitly chose not to participate, seemingly drinking tea, playing chess, and chatting on the third floor.

But Serena Sterling knew.

Today’s gathering was a veritable "Hongmen Banquet."

Because she had one more child, whether it was Isla Lawson’s pressing questions or Quinn Lawson’s meddling, it was all under the older generation’s indulgence, and even hints and suggestions.

"Julian."

"Sister-in-law."

"Brother Julian, Sis-in-law, good evening!"

A few people came over, all from this generation, some cousins, some cousins-in-law.

Some were already married, even bringing their partners.

Seeing people approaching, Serena Sterling spoke up: "Actually, it was quite simple back then."

"As Isla said, The Lawson Corporation made a technological breakthrough first before acquiring the contract, as some materials had to be obtained from there, and some orders had to go through them."

"Essentially, it broke through the technology blockade."

"As for the bet," Serena Sterling slightly lowered her eyes, "there was one, but it was only a personal hobby of the other party and wouldn’t affect the cooperation outcome."

Julian Lawson lowered his eyes to look at Serena Sterling.

That year in Frelia, what Serena Sterling and that person discussed in those short ten minutes when he was sent away, he never knew.

He only went to confirm the contract and upon return, saw her jump into the icy water.

That pool of icy water, her blood, and their lost child were a perpetual pain in both their hearts.

In the following years, they never again mentioned that day’s events.

He never wanted to see her cry like that again.

"Just like that?" Isla Lawson was still unwilling.

"Just like that." Without waiting for Serena Sterling to speak, Julian Lawson had already said, "Isla, she’s not the kind of person you think she is."

Then, he took Serena Sterling’s hand and left.

Isla Lawson stood in place, clenching her fists.

Quinn Lawson on the side shook his wine glass with a smile.

"Angry?" Quinn Lawson said smilingly, "Haven’t you always had a good relationship with Brother Julian? You knew he likes Serena Sterling, yet you made him choose between two, ha, serves you right."

Isla Lawson glared at Quinn Lawson: "None of your business!"

Leaving here, Serena Sterling pondered Isla Lawson’s words and actions just now.

Finally, she thought of the sentence Isla Lawson said——"Sis-in-law, did you hear, President Linton will be visiting Aeston soon."

Frowning slightly, Serena Sterling tightened her grip on the goblet in her hand.

Because the old man had explained, saying there’s no need to wait for him, moments later, everyone gathered at a long table to eat.

Serena Sterling sat beside Julian Lawson.

Just like usual.

The dining table was filled with drinks and conversations of all sorts.

Midway, a senior suddenly asked about their child’s matters.

She thought Julian Lawson would follow up to ask her, but oddly, he rebuffed the other party.

"We will give everyone a detailed explanation after this matter is resolved." He merely left this sentence.

He had spoken, so others dared not ask further, only able to inquire indirectly.

Serena Sterling looked at Julian Lawson beside her serving her soup, his face still with an expression as calm as deep water.

Then, she understood.

Though the Lawson Family was chaired by Julian Lawson, there were many open and secret struggles within, and as they were still nominally married, he would stand by her side in such a setting.

And the matter Isla Lawson brought up earlier... that child.

After entering the dining room, her coat had already been removed.

Looking at Serena Sterling dressed in long sleeves and long pants, even if the outfit did not reveal her figure, it was evident she had lost a lot of weight.

And, she was afraid of the cold.

Passing the hot soup in front of her, he said, "Eat more."

That meal quickly passed.

Quinn Lawson tried to probe in various ways but found out nothing.

Others, too.

"Buzz buzz..." Julian Lawson’s phone vibrated, it was a call from the old man’s side.

Julian Lawson turned aside to answer the call.

Meanwhile, Isla Lawson once again came before Serena Sterling.

From a nearby waiter’s tray, Isla Lawson picked a glass of white wine, handing it to Serena Sterling.

"Won’t you honor it?" Isla Lawson asked.

Serena Sterling said nothing, reached out to take it, smelled it, indeed it was a very good white wine.

So, she took a slight sip.

"Taste again, I brought this back from Frelia." Isla Lawson said with profound meaning, "Private collection, very expensive."

She said, "Moreover, it’s of great significance."

Serena Sterling looked up at Isla Lawson.

"Rest assured, I didn’t add anything." Isla Lawson smiled, "Brother Julian is here, I’m not that foolish."

She looked at Serena Sterling, whispering, "I just want to see if you can taste what’s special about this wine."

Serena Sterling frowned slightly, she tasted it carefully again.

But even so, she couldn’t find anything special beyond the quality and such.

"Sorry," Serena Sterling said softly.

But Isla Lawson laughed.

"So you really don’t know anything," Isla Lawson said.

Hearing this left Serena Sterling in a daze.

Just like Isla Lawson’s actions today, baffling.

"Tell me, and I’ll understand." Serena Sterling said.

Isla Lawson merely shook her head.

She just raised her hand, letting her taste the wine again.

Seeing the glass was already finished.

Serena Sterling waved her hand, "I’ll be meeting Grandpa later, can’t drink anymore."

"Alright," Isla Lawson nodded.

She said, "I’ll host a wine tasting event shortly, as my return introduction, you and Brother Julian come together then."

Serena Sterling thought about it, then nodded; the cool-off period hadn’t passed yet, she needed to attend such occasions.

At this time, Julian Lawson also finished his call and returned.

He took the coat nearby and put it on Serena Sterling, then nodded slightly at Isla Lawson, and together they left.

The wind was strong on the lake at night.

Serena Sterling shrank a bit.

Having just finished drinking and now exposed to the wind, Serena Sterling felt slightly dizzy.

"Grandma just called saying Grandpa’s asleep, can’t see us today, let us stay the night, see them tomorrow morning."

Julian Lawson’s voice came beside her, Serena Sterling nodded blankly.

A bit unsteadily on her feet, she swayed slightly.

Next moment, Julian Lawson steadied her.