Especially back then, she promoted in front of countless people, saying the song "Micro Love" was her insight into life and death, her love for Julian Lawson. "Micro Love" also went head-to-head with Irene, which was Serena Sterling’s "Yesterday Once More." A great marketing opportunity. When the time comes, she’ll spread some rumors and bind Serena into marketing, this way she can stir up public sympathy for herself and sell big by stepping on Serena. Plus, this is her own song, easiest to gain public recognition; other projects are suspected of relying entirely on Julian Lawson, she still needs to market her own independent woman persona, then she can ruthlessly step on Serena. Which is something no other song, no other project can achieve. She doesn’t want to miss this opportunity! "Brother Julian, I know Jasper Ford will help Serena," Vera Hansen said, "but ultimately it depends on ’Yan’s decision, we just need to settle ’Yan." Vera Hansen smirked contemptuously; she’s just a pretentious woman. Saying she won’t sell, then selling it once a certain price is reached, right? This is one reason she wasn’t scared from the start. For instance—Ford Entertainment says Yan wrote the song, Yan says she didn’t write it, it was Vera Hansen, claiming this is all Jasper Ford’s fabrication to help Serena. Who will the public believe? Though artists signed contracts with management, many things can be handled by them, but what if the artists persist in disagreeing? This involves many things; it could be dragged out for years. And Yan is money-eyed; as long as they pay enough, Yan will cooperate with them. This way, even if long after Ford Entertainment sues her, by then she’d have long become Mrs. Lawson. Of course, she didn’t voice this; she just said with red eyes, "Brother Julian, I know I was wrong with the naming issue, I was out of my mind then, please give me a chance, okay? Go talk to Yan and compensate her." "If it’s mutually agreed upon, it’s not unjust to her; if this time, the deal isn’t settled, we’ll give up." Julian Lawson looked at Vera Hansen. When did she become so ruthless? Vera Hansen felt fear under his gaze. In the end, Julian Lawson just looked away. They do need to talk to Yan. With Jasper Ford helping Serena, he needs to plug this hole when the naming issue inevitably comes up at the right time. Serena’s cold eyes appeared in his mind. Jasper Ford felt doubtful about Serena’s confidence. After all, these aristocratic heirs were all trained by their families. If they’re really incapable, just have them bear children, like his own father... who just loves beauties and spends his days with children. Capable heirs wouldn’t ignore risk control. Even though they all thought Julian was a scoundrel, he’s led The Lawson Corporation to become the top of the three giants in Aeston, except for being tricked once by Vera, he’s done well otherwise. So it shouldn’t be... But before he could doubt for long, there was a call from the company saying The Lawson Corporation wants to meet tomorrow and insists on bringing "Yan." Upon hearing, Jasper Ford was shocked. Immediately relayed to Serena. Serena was picking up Seraphina from school then. After receiving the call, Serena just said it’s noted. "I have to say, you do know him," Jasper Ford mumbled from the other end. Serena looked at the phone screen that had already hung up. Seven years, countless shared life-and-death moments, of course she understood him. It’s just everything might be different from what Jasper Ford thought. Julian Lawson isn’t unaware of risk control, but intends to make up for it afterward. Except, Julian is blinded by Vera. What he considers as making up, to Vera, is not the same. Serena held Seraphina’s hand, walking ahead. They chatted about interesting things Seraphina encountered at kindergarten today, and at the next corner, they saw a familiar car. Silas Hawthorne was standing by the car. At this moment, he smiled and greeted them. Holding a cat carrier in his arms, from which a plump cat meowed. Seraphina’s eyes immediately brightened. Serena found Seraphina’s reaction amusing. Previously, Silas also tried to please her with this cat; she’s alright, but Seraphina particularly loves this cat. They walked over and got in the car. Once they got in, Silas released the cat, which was very cooperative, flipping belly up for pats. On the other side of the car’s back seat, there was an enormous, very soft big-eared dog plush toy, or rather a cushion. Seraphina glanced at Serena, who nodded, and Seraphina naturally jumped onto it, hugging the cat. Serena was impressed. "Met it a few times already; what’s its name?" Serena laughed and asked. "Its name is Mimi," Silas replied. Serena paused slightly... What a plainly unadorned cat name. Seeing Serena’s expression, Silas knew what she was thinking, so he added, "A Yao wanted to call it Fat Piglet, I thought Mimi sounded better." Serena closed her mouth; Mimi it is, quite good. They went to have dinner together. Serena couldn’t help but find it amusing; they said to meet once a week, but now it’s almost every day. "It’s different; I plan that one meeting a week," Silas said, smiling at her, "I’ll give you a surprise." Serena looked at him, nodded thoughtfully. She’s indeed starting to feel a little, looking forward to it. While the three were joyfully enjoying themselves, on the other side, Julian Lawson and Vera Hansen’s meal was tasteless. Follow current novᴇls on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡~𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚~𝙣𝙚𝙩 Before long, Julian sent Vera back. Then, at Ian Yates’ invitation, went to PIH. Ian didn’t invite anyone tonight, just the two of them drinking there. The dance floor below was very noisy, countless people were dancing passionately to the rhythmic music. Whereas the two of them drank in silence. After drinking, they left. This was the first time they had zero interaction, just drinking. On the way back, Julian was sitting in the back seat as the designated driver drove, feeling unwell. Seemed he’s never felt so uncomfortable. He wondered if he hadn’t drunk enough. So he asked the driver to stop, got out to buy more alcohol at the nearby store. Argument sounds from a quarreling couple inside the store— "Don’t think I’m like that Serena, being a coward! If you dare flirt again, I’ll snip you off, see how you’ll flirt without your tools!" a shrieking woman’s voice yelled. "Who’s like you, not gentle at all," the man retorted. "Scram! What can gentle get me? I’d rather be fierce; what can you do!" The couple continued arguing, Julian lowered his eyes slightly, looking at the wine in his hand. Finally, he quietly went to self-checkout to pay. Outside the convenience store, a Bentley drove by; Julian didn’t see the three laughing inside the Bentley.