Filed To Story: Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family
So, Louisa took her on a shopping spree.
“Mom, I’m so lucky to be your child.” Serena clung to Louisa’s hand, standing at the mall entrance, waiting for their chauffeur to pull up with the car.
“Does Martin’s family know about your relationship?” Louisa inquired.
“Yeah, he’s already told his family. They were pleased to hear about the Collins family and thought they were punching above their weight. They’re even pushing Martin to come over for dinner. He’s also very eager, and he’s mentioned it to me several times.”
Serena lowered her head, feigning a shy smile, “I had been stalling him before, but he’s been treating me better and better.”Why don’t you invite him over so your dad and I could have a proper chat with him.” Louisa’s face lit up with affectionate laughter, “You’re growing up.
It’s about time you had a boyfriend. Once your relationship gets more stable, you could consider getting engaged.”
This warm smile was like a thorn in Serena’s heart, piercing her brutally.
Previously, her betrothed was Romeo, but now it had switched to a lad from the Cooper family. Was this enough to satisfy Louisa? To make her happy?
In Louisa’s eyes, was her biological daughter, Mirabella, the only one worthy of Romeo, and her adopted daughter, Serena, only deserved a young master from the Cooper family?
“If you get engaged, the Collins family will surely put on a grand celebration for you.” Louisa‘s face beamed with indulgence.
Serena forced a smile onto her face, “Mom, our car’s here.”
She didn’t want to continue this conversation.
As the chauffeur held the door open for them, seeing the joy on Louisa’s face, he couldn’t help but ask, “Madam, what’s making you so happy?”
“Serena’s found a good match. Wasn’t that a reason to be happy?”
The chauffeur glanced at Serena, “Congratulations, Serena.”
Yeah, right.
Congratulations, my foot!What a good match!
Martin was miles behind Romeo in comparison.
Serena was disgruntled internally, but she managed to maintain her poise, smiling gracefully, “Thank you.”
Just then, Louisa received a call, “Clark? You’re on your way back? Oh? Are you staying at your place?
Is it because of work? Alright, okay. So, is Bella going back to school directly? Alright, I’ll call her later, ask her when she’s coming back. I need to discuss something with her, okay”
Upon hearing this, Serena thought, Clark’s back? Why wasn’t he coming home? Was he intentionally avoiding her.
Was he reneging on his promise to take her abroad?
Or was he planning to show Mirabella his private villa?
It must be Mirabella speaking ill of her to Clark again!
Damon it!
As soon as Louisa hung up, Serena couldn’t help but ask, “Mom, isn’t Clark coming home? I picked out a belt for him, thinking of giving it to him when he’s back.”
“He’s got some work, won’t be coming home for a while. Crystal keeps coming over now and then. I need to ask Clark if he’s interested or not. If not, we can’t keep a good girl like her hanging”
Chaper 976Louisa paused and added, “Serena, I understand that Bella’s return to our family might make you feel a bit put off, but Bella is our flesh and blood. She needed to be here. I hope that you two can get along, because you both mean so much to me”
Serena was puzzled by her mother’s sudden statement.
“Bella had a tough time with the Melton family in the past, and now that Clark is willing to take her on a trip abroad, don’t let it bother you. Your brothers took you out a lot when you were younger.”
So that was it!
Serena sighed with relief and laughed, “Mom, why would I be upset? I’m not petty. Bella is so amazing.
Not only do the other brothers like her, but I do too. Don’t worry, and we’ll get along better than real sisters. No matter how long she spends with the brothers, I won’t let it bother me. Seeing our family so harmonious makes me happy. Why would I be upset?”
To dispel Louisa’s concerns, Serena added, “If sis doesn’t like me, I can get married and move out sooner.”
She stuck her tongue out at Louisa playfully, making her mother laugh, “You silly girl”
Louisa had felt that Serena was somewhat unhappy about Clark taking Bella out these past few days, but it seemed she was overthinking.
Serena was perfectly fine with it, and it was Louisa who was being overly concerned.
Meanwhile.The plane landed at Mystic Oak House, Clark’s private residence. The lawn alone was several acres, giving it a grand appearance.
Dennis received the coordinates and had been waiting. When he saw Clark carrying Carol down the stairs of the plane, he hurried over.
“I’ll take her” Dennis extended his arms.
But Clark did not hand Carol over, “She’s injured. I don’t want to jostle her. I can carry her.”
Knowing that Diana had been worried about this guy until her last moment, Dennis held back his words. He then noticed Romeo carrying Mirabella off the plane, and seeing her injuries, he couldn’t help but ask, “Are you okay?”
“Those were Chester’s doing.”
Mirabella wanted to say that those guys weren’t even human, so getting hurt was unavoidable.
But when Dennis heard this, he felt a pang of guilt, “I heard from Diana that those people were injected with all kinds of strange substances from a young age, making them superhuman. Are your injuries serious? I’m sorry for dragging you into this.”
He had thought that place was safe.
He didn’t expect Mount Doom’s people to find them so quickly.
He had planned to return home after filming some videos, not expecting those people to strike when they were vulnerable.
“It’s fine. Carol and I just have some flesh wounds, and we’ll be fine in a few days.” Mirabella dismissed his concerns.But Dennis seriously noted this favor and promised solemnly, “Mirabella, I owe you my life.”
He earnestly pledged, “If you ever need my help in the future, just say the word. Even if it means risking my life, I will do it without hesitation”
“You once saved me.” Mirabella emphasized, “So, we’re even.”
“But you saved Diana twice, once when you carried her back to the castle and once when you assured her you could cure her poison.”
Mirabella found it amusing. She hadn’t even started the cure yet, and he was already thanking her.
“If we have to keep score like this, then we’re not friends.” Mirabella said and glanced at Clark, “Let’s go inside.”
Chaper 977Clark was still nursing some wounds while cradling Carol in his arms.
In the living room.
Carol stirred at the noise, opening her eyes to see Dennis. She cried out in delight, “Bro!”
Seeing the injuries on her body, Dennis’ eyes welled up with tears, “I didn’t protect you well enough.”
They began to recount what happened after they were separated.
Meanwhile, Romeo was updating Mirabella with the latest news. Mirabella announced, “As we predicted, a large number of forces are making their way towards us.”
They had severed close to half Mount Doom’s power, and assassins were already sent after them.
“There’s a data package that contains evidence of all the evil deeds they have been doing over the years, and I want to expose it,” Carol suggested.
“But these people will use their influence to cover it all up. Maybe the moment we expose it, it’ll vanish without a trace.’ This was what Dennis feared.
“Romeo and I have everything set up.” Mirabella assured, “And people on Clark’s side will help us. Now it’s a matter of who can last the longest.”
“What identity should we expose this under?” Dennis asked again.
“Obviously, as the victims, but we don’t need to show ourselves.’ Mirabella had already chosen a candidate – Carol’s old confidante who had been tortured for over a year in T3 Research Institute’s lab.When they rescued her, she was barely alive.
Another candidate was a former teacher from the orphanage. Everyone thought she was dead, but she was saved halfway.
These two were the perfect people to speak out.
In addition, some people abroad had already been arranged by Mirabella. Their stories could incite public outrage as long as they were real enough.
“They will describe all the cruel things T3 Research Institute and the orphanage did, implicating Inferno Clan and exposing their shelter.”
Carol had a feeling that war was about to break out, “The reason why this organization is feared is not just because of its extensive branches, but also because it involves too many powerful figures. As far as I know, after taking over Mount Doom, they even have the protection of the Ghost Soldiers, who are said to be an upgraded version of the Dead Soldiers.”
The Dead Soldiers were already enough to cause shock, but now there were Ghost Soldiers??
“Who is training these people?” Clark asked again.
“It’s said to be T3 Research Institute, but I have a hunch it’s not. It’s like there’s a bigger, stronger organization, silently controlling everything.”
“What did you say?” Clark never thought the situation could get this complicated.
“Also, T3 Research Institute has secretly cultivated many viruses, and I don’t know what they’re planning. They seem to take orders from the headquarters, but not completely.”“Anyway, we’ll deal with whatever comes our way.’ Mirabella decided firmly, “We’ll cut down as many as we can, whether it’s local or international. We have to win.”
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