There were many reporters on the scene, and a large number of people watching the live broadcast. Everyone was waiting for Julian Lawson’s response. Backstage, Vera Hansen watched Julian Lawson nervously, while the Hawthorne Family and Serena Sterling looked at Seraphina, who was engrossed in a kitten, while Julian’s response echoed in the background. Under the flash of cameras, Julian Lawson finally spoke. He said, "Regarding the first question, there are indeed feelings between Vera and me, but the divorce is a result of mutual agreement with Serena and has nothing to do with Vera." "For the second question, there are disputes in our divorce agreement, and we may need to go through litigation, so it’s uncertain what will be taken away at the moment." He paused for a moment and continued, "But, as I mentioned before, we signed a prenup to ensure the corporation’s integrity, so there won’t be any issues regarding shareholdings." The flashlights continued to flicker, and the player’s screen displayed Julian Lawson’s acknowledgment of Vera and his defense of her. Serena Sterling looked at the screen showing Julian Lawson. That night, it was clearly his insistence alone; she had asked him multiple times, only to receive the answer— "Serena, don’t make me think you’re malicious." If this is what he calls a mutually agreed result. Moreover, he didn’t directly respond to whether their marriage’s breakdown was due to Vera. Even now, she still didn’t understand why so many years and so much love, so many times of handing over their lives, relying on each other through life and death, couldn’t compare to Vera, whom he hadn’t known for even a year. Reporters on the other side continued to ask, "President Lawson, according to your statement, did Serena almost leave with nothing?" This topic was very sensitive. Their many years together were known to nearly everyone in Aeston, and they weren’t just a nameless, unregistered couple, but legally married spouses. They were, in essence, spouses who endured hardships together. If she leaves with nothing now... With everyone watching, Julian Lawson lowered his eyes slightly. "Everything will be announced after the lawsuit is over," Julian Lawson said. The reporters wanted to ask more, but Julian Lawson had already announced the end of today’s press conference. "President Lawson, President Lawson, we have more questions!" "President Lawson..." But Julian Lawson had already left with the escort of the crowd. The shareholders were temporarily reassured, but whether the stock price would fluctuate when the market opened tomorrow remained uncertain. It was only certain that all this sparked a massive online discussion. Mostly about the property division between Serena Sterling and Julian Lawson— "Seven years, and not a single share!" "Normally, after working in a company for seven years, even an employee receives a severance package, let alone the wife!" "Is he planning to brush it off with some money? Money is the least important thing for Julian Lawson. With shares, he’d earn it back in no time; the most valuable thing about The Lawson Corporation is its shares!" "I hereby declare, Julian Lawson is at the top of my scumbag list!" "+ID number+Bank card number!" "No idea how he got that bruise on his face, but who cares, he deserves a beating!" Everyone was in an uproar. Meanwhile, Silas Hawthorne, holding a remote, turned off the player. Serena Sterling looked up at Silas Hawthorne standing to the side. Gone was his usual smiling demeanor; his dark eyes were filled with pain and sorrow. "Forget about the past," he said. "There’s a long road ahead in life." Serena looked at Silas Hawthorne in front of her. He seemed to always know her thoughts and embraced her gently and inclusively. This was completely different from the feeling with Julian Lawson. With Julian, it was a love of mutual support, growing together. But with Silas... he always seemed to appear at the right moment, with just a few words, making her feel secure and at peace. If she was younger, if she hadn’t experienced so much, perhaps she would yearn for a passionate, fervent love. But now, exhausted and scarred, she might long for a simple, warm relationship more. "What’s wrong?" Silas asked softly. Serena shook her head. She just suddenly had a feeling that she might have seen him somewhere before. Not in the business world, but somewhere else. "Haha, little kitten~" Seraphina had already taken the opportunity when the ragdoll wasn’t paying attention and hugged it tightly. The plump ragdoll seemed to want to push her away, but didn’t struggle, and its paws rested gently, looking helplessly at the two. The kitten meowed, and Seraphina hugged it, snuggling against it. One person and one cat rolled together. The two on the side watched Seraphina and the kitten, smiles playing on their lips. Time flew by rapidly. On the other side, Vera Hansen and Julian Lawson had finished dinner. It was completely dark as Julian Lawson drove Vera back to Vivian’s Floral Studio. The journey was silent. Julian Lawson kept looking out the car window, while Vera Hansen beside him kept messaging Alexander Ford with her alternate account. They talked a lot, and in the end, Vera sent— "Whether we can make a big profit this time depends on how you and I handle it!" After sending it, Vera put away her phone. She looked at Julian Lawson’s profile, thought for a moment, and "worriedly" said, "Brother Julian." Julian Lawson turned his gaze back to her. "Brother Julian, I’ll help you," Vera said earnestly. "Whatever she can do, I can do; whatever she can’t do, I can still do." But Julian Lawson just looked at her quietly. "Trust me," Vera smiled. However, what surfaced in Julian’s mind was the countless times Serena was by his side, holding his hand tightly when faced with challenges. Once they fought side by side, overcoming obstacles time and again. But now, they stood on opposing sides. Her cold, distant eyes from earlier that day at The Lawson Corporation replayed in his mind. Julian Lawson felt a deep sadness. He hurt her so deeply; if it weren’t for the Sheridan Family and that bet with Vera, she wouldn’t even interact with him. He couldn’t help but wonder if he was wrong. But now, there was no turning back. He could only tie her to the Sheridan Family, trapping her. He could only continue down this path. The car sped along, heading towards Vivian’s Floral Studio. A new gossip broke out on the entertainment pages— #Silas Hawthorne Dating a Mysterious Woman# The accompanying picture showed two figures from behind. It was by the river, Silas Hawthorne tenderly draping a coat over a mysterious woman. The night wind by the river blew the woman’s long hair; her silhouette was beautiful, but her figure was hidden under Silas Hawthorne’s coat, making it impossible to guess who she was. Everyone could only see that even under the night sky, his eyes were profoundly gentle.