Forced to Marry the Sickly Billionaire-Chapter 57 - The Summers Family, Truly Persistent Shadows

She had not left the Summers Family even when she was bullied, not because she had nowhere else to go.

Rather, she wanted to experience emotions she had never felt before.

But she hadn’t anticipated that the Summers Family would only see her as a pawn to be used, without the slightest bit of affection.

“I was originally thinking of signing a severance agreement with the Summers Family, to completely cut ties from now on.

But I never expected…”

Serena’s lips pursed in displeasure, a hint of scorn flashing in her eyes.

Unexpectedly, the Summers Family still wouldn’t let her go, even fabricating lies to destroy her reputation.

Some accounts, indeed, needed to be properly settled.

“By the way, honey, a lot of people took videos today.

I’m afraid that if they are posted online, they might negatively impact you and the Shaw Family.”

Serena looked up anxiously.

Shaw Group was the life’s work of Master Shaw and Lucas Shaw.

If Lucas Shaw really blamed her, it would be understandable.

While Serena was lost in wild thoughts, suddenly there was a weight on her head.

A pair of broad and warm hands cradled her face, the gesture tender to the extreme, “Silly girl, we are lawfully married, protected by the law.”

Lucas Shaw looked into Serena’s clear eyes, a slight smile on his lips, “Moreover, this little incident will not affect the Shaw Family.”

The Shaw Family had deep roots in Corland; their financial and social resources were beyond most people’s imagination.

Furthermore, the news of Lucas Shaw’s marriage had previously topped the trending search lists, and the Shaw Group had openly responded.

His marriage to Serena was legally protected and aboveboard.

Investments made to the Summers Family were all through official channels and could withstand scrutiny.

Thus, if this incident were to blow up, it would ultimately be the Summers Family that suffered.

If any member of the Summers Family had a bit of sense, they would not persist in clinging to Serena.

Upon hearing this, Serena’s heart, which had been suspended in anxiety, relaxed a little, and she began to ponder over the engagement party.

Ever since she was brought back to the Summers Family, the Parker Family had shown no indications of position, clearly intent on letting the mistake continue.

Serena had been indifferent towards Everett Parker and had readily accepted this outcome.

But now she didn’t feel the same way.

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Sir Summers and the Parker Family had arranged the marriage using her name, Serena Summers.

She could accept the annulment of the engagement, but she would not tolerate her possession being unscrupulously usurped by others.

Even if she didn’t want it, Grace Summers had no right to cling to this engagement under her name.

…

Serena never expected to bump into Grace Summers so soon.

That day, as Serena walked out of the laboratory, she held a folder in her hand.

It contained the latest experimental data.

Her research had made initial progress, so she was eager to share the good news with her older brother.

However, as she passed by the basketball court, from afar came bursts of exclaims; numerous students gathered together, seeming to have seen something that filled their voices with excitement and delight.

There were even many who cheered on.

“Ah, I’m done for, the sister smiled at me.”

“She’s extremely beautiful, truly befitting of a superstar.”

“Boo hoo hoo, in my lifetime, I’ve finally seen a live star!

She and Senior Parker really make a perfect match—I’m so envious!”

“Senior Parker really struck gold, to be able to marry my goddess home!”

…

Serena Summers couldn’t clearly see who was at the center of the crowd.

Although curious, she was not one to join in the excitement, so she just glanced briefly and indifferently withdrew her gaze.

She quickened her pace, intending to walk around the crowd towards the office.

But she hadn’t taken more than a few steps when suddenly a familiar voice came from behind.

“Sister?

Is it really you?”

That tone, filled with a mix of disbelief and excitement.

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Serena’s back stiffened for a moment before returning to normal.

If there was anyone in the Summers Family who had left the deepest impression on Serena, it was undoubtedly Grace Summers.

The entire Summers Family treated Grace like a precious jewel, their darling whom they would have loved to hold in the palms of their hands and cherish at all times.

They dreaded her facing the slightest grievance.

During her time with the Summers Family, whenever Grace showed the slightest hint of grievance or sadness on her face, or casually remarked that “it’s not sister’s fault,” everyone in the family, as if bewitched, would place all the blame squarely on her.

Serena, with no means to defend herself, could only respond with silence.

Over time, everyone was convinced that she was venomous at heart, always aiming to harm Grace.

But heaven knows that Serena had never laid a finger on Grace.

Recalling all this, Serena couldn’t help shaking her head, lifting her foot to leave.

She didn’t particularly want to perform another act of “deep sisterly affection” with Grace in public.

However, before she could take two steps, her hand was suddenly seized.

“Sister, it is you, isn’t it?

I thought I was seeing things!” Grace’s face, with its delicate makeup, showed concern.

But Serena knew that beneath Grace’s eyes lay only amazement and mockery.

She tried to shrug off Grace’s grip with disdain but didn’t succeed.

Grace wasn’t strong, but she knew how to use her strength cleverly.

With so many people watching, knowing Grace’s character, Serena had no doubt that if she applied a bit more force, Grace would definitely take a dramatic tumble.

Then, Grace would not only elicit a flood of sympathy but also heighten her popularity.

After all, gossip about a female star visiting her boyfriend at school only to be troubled by family and taking a fall would certainly attract many viewers.

Serena closed her eyes briefly, resisting the urge to burst out and calmly said, “Let go.”

Grace paused, then slowly loosened her grip.

She covered her mouth with both hands, feigning shock.

“Sister, what are you doing here?

You—you couldn’t possibly be here for Brother Alexander, could you?”

As she spoke, Grace lowered her eyes, appearing on the verge of tears, as though she had suffered great injustice.

“Sister, if you really like Brother Alexander, then I’ll support you.

But please, don’t run away from home again.

Mom and Dad are not in good health; they really can’t handle it.”

Grace’s voice didn’t conceal anything, and she even subtly raised it a couple of notches.

As expected.

Her words cast a changed look from everyone present towards Serena.

What?

Intending to snatch their goddess’s boyfriend?

That’s shameless!

“Don’t even look at what you’re worth, daring to compete with my goddess for her boyfriend?”

“Coveting your own brother-in-law, how shameless is that!”

The unsavory words reached Serena’s ears, and she couldn’t help but let out a snort of helpless laughter.

The Summers Family, truly an inescapable shadow.