Ethan Lynch found it strange and then walked in. "What are you talking about?" Ethan Lynch asked. Inside were two doctors, both colleagues of Ethan Lynch. Ethan nodded, responded with a "Hmm," and then said, "I just heard you talking about Vera Hansen." The two exchanged a glance and then nodded. "We find it odd," the tall doctor said. "Previously, she came to me, brought her diagnostic records, and asked for pain relief. I suggested a comprehensive examination to see if there was a possibility of cure or life extension, but she refused." The tall doctor said, "At the time, I didn’t think much of it, but this time, a similar incident happened again." The skinny doctor beside him nodded, "Didn’t she cut her wrist? But after wrapping and stitching it up, she just left. I asked her to do a check-up, but she wouldn’t." "I find it incomprehensible," the skinny doctor said, "Normally, refusing examination only happens with patients in poor conditions, but she’s not one of them." The two doctors exchanged another glance and both nodded. Ethan Lynch listened, his brow furrowed. It was indeed very strange. "Are her diagnostic records in Cygnus?" Ethan Lynch asked. The tall doctor nodded, then brushed it off and switched the topic to what to eat for lunch. Ethan Lynch kept this matter in mind and soon called Serena to inform her of the situation. Serena also found it strange. She recalled asking Jasper Ford to contact people in Cygnus earlier. "I’ll urge Jasper Ford," Serena said. "Hmm." Ethan thought for a moment and then also decided to contact an old friend he studied with. The Lynch Family was a family of doctors with extensive connections in the medical field. "I’ve already contacted someone there, but this information is confidential, so it will take some time," Serena calmed down after receiving Jasper Ford’s reply. She always felt that something was off about all this. However, everything needed to wait for the investigation results before making judgments. For now, the focus needed to be on Seraphina’s surgery and the lawsuit with Julian Lawson. What exactly was Julian Lawson planning? Serena didn’t understand. Just as she was pondering, her phone rang. She glanced at it and saw it was a call from Old Master Caleb Lawson. She frowned slightly. Didn’t they clear everything up last night? Why was Caleb Lawson calling her now? Could there be a new development in the Sheridan Family’s issue? With this thought, Serena answered the call. Lawson Tower, CEO’s Office. Caleb Lawson looked at Julian Lawson with bitter disappointment. "Do you still intend to marry Vera Hansen?" Caleb Lawson was furious, but after the blow from last night, his tolerance was a bit better. "I won’t allow it!" Caleb gave Julian a glare, "Even your face, how did it end up like that?" Julian hesitated slightly, "Serena did it." "Deserved!" Caleb said firmly, "You deserved to be hit!" Follow current novels on 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✦𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✦𝓷𝓮𝓽 Julian kept his head low, unsure how to respond, and Caleb was too angry to speak. The old lady beside them looked at Julian with a complex expression: "Julian, you should think it over. Once you and Vera Hansen get the marriage certificate, there will be no turning back with Serena." "I don’t care what difficulties you’re facing," the old lady said, "but a woman will never forgive a man who betrays her." Julian clenched his fists tightly. "Once everything is over," Julian said, "I will explain to her." "Explain what, you fool!" Caleb, furious again, wielded his cane, "I see you’ve been bewitched by Vera Hansen!" "Don’t think I don’t know. She calls herself a modern independent woman, a high-end custom floral designer, but she’s entirely using your resources." "Without you and your friends supporting her studio’s business, could she live so well? I found out, a year ago she could only maintain a small flower shop!" Julian kept his head down, not daring to respond. Caleb was furious, not wanting to look at Julian. "I’ve called Serena to come over," Caleb said, handing over two documents to Julian. Julian reached out and took them; they were bet contracts with conditions to fulfill corresponding contractual content. He frowned slightly, puzzled as he looked at Caleb. "Our Lawson Family wouldn’t do something as shameless as withholding what belongs to Serena," Caleb said, "She was by your side for seven years, through thick and thin, these things should have been hers." "Grandfather!" Julian realized his tone was unpleasant, and he tried to modulate it, saying, "I can’t give it to her." "Despicable!" Caleb hit Julian with his cane again. Yet Julian still refused to agree. The many things he did hurt her; her wounds, her tears, constantly replayed in his mind. All these made him toss and turn, causing him anguish. He knew she hated him. Hated his betrayal, hated how he hurt her so. All he could do was tightly hold onto those possessions of the Sheridan Family, keeping her from leaving too far. So that when everything was over, he would explain everything to her. He knew she always wanted a family, one with him, and children. She hadn’t yet publicly announced their divorce. So, she would forgive him. But the precondition was, he had to keep hold of her, so... "I can’t give it to her," Julian said, his eyes reddened. Caleb let out a cold laugh, "I knew you’d say that, so I prepared the bet contract." "Grandfather..." Julian still refused. "Didn’t you always say Vera Hansen was dying, that’s why you indulged her? Then what about my life?" Caleb looked at Julian and said, "The bet contract gives you a chance. If you don’t agree, I’ll die right in front of you!" "Don’t forget, back when I was dying, it was you who held Serena’s hand and knelt in front of me, pleading with me to agree to your marriage!" Julian, eyes red, quickly flipped through the contract. At that moment, there was a knock on the office door. Secretary Chaucer walked in. "Old Master, Lady... Miss Sheridan and Vera Hansen are both here." Caleb Lawson saw that Julian didn’t refuse further and nodded, "Let them in." Thus, Serena and Vera Hansen walked in together. Serena nodded in greeting, while Vera was more enthusiastic. "Grandpa Lawson, Grandma, good afternoon." Vera felt a joy in her heart, thinking that the old couple finally agreed to see her, perhaps meaning they were ready to accept her? But earlier, Julian had told her that no matter what, the old couple wouldn’t agree. "Take a look." Caleb handed the documents to Secretary Chaucer, who distributed them to Serena and Vera. Serena looked at the document in her hand, narrowing her eyes slightly. "According to the terms of the contract," Caleb began, "Serena, if you win, then in three months, the things you want will be transferred directly to your name."