Inside the estate.
One presentation and speech after another pushed the entire Debutante Gala to an unprecedented climax.
The guests were completely dumbfounded.
Someone couldn't help but mutter, "Is this the Lancaster Debutante Gala, or her global coronation?"
As soon as this was said, all the guests fell silent.
Because it was just too fitting.
This was practically a deity ascending to her rightful throne!
Serena stood beneath the lights and the river of stars.
Her expression remained calm.
She only offered a slight nod of acknowledgment when the envoys expressed their gratitude.
Neither subservient nor arrogant.
Neither overly enthusiastic nor cold.
That poised demeanor, in the eyes of the crowd, brought another wave of indescribable awe.
Edward Lancaster and Catherine Vinton stood by Serena's side the entire time, their eyes shining with pride.
Old Mr. Lancaster couldn't even suppress the corners of his mouth, yet he still tried to maintain a dignified and steady facade.
Old Mr. Blackwood stood nearby, clicking his tongue in admiration. "Old Lancaster, your Serena really has quite the presence. Impressive."
Old Mr. Lancaster scoffed, "She is my granddaughter, after all."
Old Mr. Blackwood immediately replied, "And soon to be my granddaughter-in-law."
Old Mr. Lancaster nearly whacked him with his cane. "In your dreams!"
Old Mr. Blackwood quickly dodged backward, not forgetting to gloat. "Oh, you're getting defensive now."
Old Mr. Lancaster was speechless.
He would kick this old fool out sooner or later.
Meanwhile, the three brothers were also stunned into silence.
Jasper whispered, "Our sister's influence is so cool. It's even more insane than I imagined..."
The water temperature was just right.
Serena looked up and met the man's shimmering eyes.
Dressed in a dark suit that accentuated his broad shoulders and long legs, his features were cool, and his posture remained casually aristocratic.
But when he looked at her, the usual aloofness in his eyes faded away, leaving only undisguised tenderness. "Tired? Have some water and take a breather."
That handsome, almost enchanting face looked even more captivating under the shadow of the lights.
Serena took the glass, her fingertips casually brushing against his.
Nicholas's eyelashes fluttered imperceptibly.
She took a sip.
The warm water soothed her throat, and the tension in her brow relaxed slightly. "I'm alright."
Watching her look noticeably more relaxed than before, the corners of Nicholas's lips curved slightly. "Miss Lancaster was quite busy today."
Serena raised an eyebrow at him, a half-smile in her eyes. "Mr. Blackwood must have been quite busy today too. Weren't you busy preparing a surprise?"

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