Back when Serena Sterling included a loophole in the contract, she knew this day would come. So, she sought a lawyer early on. The divorce agreement bore Julian Lawson’s signature. If things go smoothly, it could directly follow the company’s review process. Secretary Chaucer took the copy of the agreement, looking troubled. The original was still in Serena’s hands. Julian Lawson also had a copy, so there’s no need to worry about forgery; Secretary Chaucer could verify it. Before Secretary Chaucer could finish, the sound of high heels clicked in the distance. Then, Isla Lawson’s voice came: "Secretary Chaucer, Serena? What are you doing here?" Secretary Chaucer immediately put away the copy. Since Isla Lawson held that wine tasting, she officially joined The Lawson Corporation. She didn’t enter the finance department; instead, she continued managing affairs related to Frelia and her father’s line of work. Now, Isla Lawson held a document in her hand and walked straight up to the two. "What’s going on?" Isla Lawson looked at Secretary Chaucer. Google seaʀᴄh 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹~𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮~𝚗𝚎𝚝 Then she looked at Serena: "Brother Julian is sick and in the hospital; what are you doing here?" Whether Julian Lawson was sick had nothing to do with what she needed to do. Serena came here today to deal with property matters, a plan set many days ago, including hiring the lawyer. Serena didn’t want to deal with Isla Lawson, nor did she wish to be entangled with her. She only wanted to swiftly retrieve the Sheridan Family’s assets. So, she signaled Secretary Chaucer to talk aside. "You can’t leave!" Isla Lawson stopped them, looking at Serena and then Secretary Chaucer, "Discussing something shady!" Serena looked at Isla Lawson and said, "There’s nothing shady; I’m just trying to separate my assets from The Lawson Corporation." "Including that department?" Isla Lawson questioned. "Of course," Serena replied. "Ha?" Isla Lawson laughed, "Serena, are you daydreaming? It already belongs to The Lawson Corporation, and you want to take it back? It’s long been not yours!" "Isla Lawson." Serena took a step forward, coldly eyeing the woman in front of her, "The asset division between Julian and me is not yours to manage." "You!" Isla Lawson’s face turned red with anger. But Serena didn’t look at her, only at Secretary Chaucer: "Let’s continue." Isla Lawson was clearly unwilling, glaring at Secretary Chaucer to prevent him from speaking. She set aside the document in her hand and took out her phone to call Julian Lawson. "I don’t believe it, Serena; my brother won’t let you take it away." Serena glanced at Isla Lawson’s phone. Secretary Chaucer said, "Madam, your matter requires President Lawson’s personal review, even with the document; it must have President Lawson’s approval." Serena and Lawyer Huxley exchanged a glance, understanding each other’s intent. They had anticipated earlier that this division needed Julian Lawson’s consent. Still, it would be better if the process could proceed directly. Serena looked at Secretary Chaucer: "Please call me Serena in the future." Secretary Chaucer opened his mouth, but eventually compromised, "Yes, Miss Sheridan." Isla Lawson rolled her eyes. Mumbled "pretentious." Before her words faded, Isla Lawson’s phone connected. Julian Lawson’s voice came: "What’s the matter?" Isla Lawson immediately spoke, "Brother, Serena says she wants to take that department away, currently in the office; do you know?" Julian Lawson was silent on the other end. Serena stood there, quietly watching Isla Lawson with her phone on speaker. Waiting for Julian Lawson’s reply. This silence lasted roughly ten seconds before Isla Lawson couldn’t resist urging, "Brother?" "She can’t take it away," Julian Lawson finally said, "Tell her, it’s from me." On Isla Lawson’s face was a gleeful smile: "Did you hear?" Serena calmly looked at Secretary Chaucer. "Then, let’s go the litigation route." Very calmly, as if it was just a regular affair. Finally, she glanced at Lawyer Huxley. Then, the two of them turned and left. Before the elevator door closed, Isla Lawson’s voice resonated from afar— "Serena, don’t even think about it!" They remained silent throughout, until they left Lawson Tower and reached the plaza outside, Lawyer Huxley spoke: "Miss Sheridan, we anticipated these circumstances; The Lawson Corporation’s reluctance is normal, next, we just need to proceed with the litigation. Based on your materials, securing your assets through litigation negotiation or purchase has a significant probability." "However, compared to directly proceeding with the division process, litigation requires a certain amount of time." Serena looked at the vehicle traffic ahead. Indeed, from the start, she prepared for litigation. But he rejected her so straightforwardly, without any room for negotiation, something she hadn’t expected. So many nights, he repeated again and again, that the Sheridan Family belongs to her, just temporarily held at The Lawson Corporation; he said he’d help investigate her father’s death, and promised to help restore the Sheridan Family’s glory. Yet now, he wouldn’t even let go of her own things. Indeed, men’s promises are just deceptive lies. Luckily, from the start, she didn’t hold out much hope for him. Today, coming over was just a necessary procedure. "Lawyer Huxley, please handle the next steps," Serena said. "It’s my duty," Lawyer Huxley nodded and said, "However, Miss Sheridan, you must prepare for a long battle." The two separated, and Serena returned to her car. Just after sitting in the driver’s seat, her phone vibrated. She took out her phone; it was a message— [I have an experienced divorce lawyer; I’ll send him over this afternoon.] A moment later, another message arrived— [Learned this from Isla Lawson’s friend circle, just offering help, no extra conditions, don’t worry.] From Silas Hawthorne. With it was Isla Lawson’s friend circle screenshot. Isla Lawson: slipping away~ Photo of Serena’s departing back. Julian Lawson also saw Isla Lawson’s friend circle. His eyebrows furrowed, he opened Isla Lawson’s dialogue box. Julian Lawson: Delete the friend circle, don’t speak of today’s event. Isla Lawson grumbled a bit, but still complied. Julian Lawson found Serena’s dialogue box. Typed: I didn’t ask her to post. However, he ultimately didn’t press send. Even if he said it, would she believe him? Julian Lawson pressed backspace. His fever had already subsided; overnight, he had recovered. When Isla Lawson called him, his assistant was helping with discharge procedures. The Sheridan Family belongs to Serena, something he’s always been aware of. However, he wouldn’t let go. He had thought through everything clearly. If it goes to litigation, expedited procedure is 3 months, regular procedure 6 months. Including first trial, second trial. Sufficient to cover those five months. Just as Ian Yates mentioned last night, Serena is angry. These five months, he’ll be by Vera Hansen’s side; he won’t let Serena go too far. After five months, he’ll reveal all truths to her. Time flies quickly; soon the ’Heavenly Sound’ finals are approaching.