Chapter 32: Chapter 32: The White Lotus’s Provocation
Old Madam Lancaster didn’t take it seriously, "Please let them in."
At this time, Dolae Thorne had already entered.
"Aunt, I came to see you and Uncle."
At this moment, Dolae Thorne had a face full of obedience, completely different from the arrogant demeanor she had this afternoon.
"Miss Thorne, how thoughtful of you. Please, have a seat."
Old Madam Lancaster spoke politely.
When Dolae Thorne glanced at Serena Yeats, a look of pride and disdain flashed in her eyes.
Just a person from a poor background, how dare she compete with me for Elias Lancaster.
She said loftily, "Aunt, time flies, doesn’t it? Half a year ago, you were personally matchmaking me and Elias.
For the past half year, I’ve been busy abroad with design competitions, and I haven’t had time to visit you. Please forgive me, here’s a gift for you and Uncle, just a token of my thoughts."
"Miss Thorne, you’re too kind!"
Old Madam Lancaster laughed, aware of her intentions.
"Time indeed flies. My Elias is married now, and my precious grandson will soon be born in a few months."
Old Madam Lancaster brought this up as if inadvertently.
Dolae Thorne’s expression was quite a sight.
"This is Elias’s wife, isn’t it? Fate has us meeting several times today." As she spoke, she looked at Serena Yeats’s empty hands.
"Is today Mrs. Elias’s first visit as well?" Dolae Thorne blinked her eyes, "For the first visit to the parents’ home, bringing a gift is customary, did you forget to prepare one?"
Hearing this, Serena Yeats glared angrily at Elias Lancaster. She had mentioned bringing a gift, but he insisted it wasn’t necessary.
Now look what happened?
"Bring a gift to your own home for what!" Elias Lancaster said coldly.
Old Madam Lancaster glanced at Dolae Thorne. She had previously chosen The Thorne Family partly because of their status and partly because of Dolae’s straightforward nature.
But now it seemed, she might have been wrong.
Old Madam Lancaster noticed Dolae Thorne’s affection for Elias Lancaster. The Lancaster Family didn’t need an arranged marriage; she just wanted her son to find his true love.
The choice back then was due to her son being indifferent to women, and she wanted someone who wasn’t afraid of him.
Back then, for the arranged meeting, Elias Lancaster didn’t even attend, just sent a special assistant to handle it, indicating he had no interest in the Young Miss Thorne.
Old Madam Lancaster naturally wouldn’t push for it anymore.
As they chatted idly, it was soon time for dinner.
Old Master Lancaster came downstairs.
"Let’s eat."
Old Master Lancaster spoke with a powerful voice, commanding respect without anger.
He walked to the table and sat down.
Elias Lancaster held Serena Yeats’s hand and sat beside her.
Dolae Thorne’s heart burned with anger; why should she? Clearly, The Lancaster Family noticed her first. Without Serena Yeats, the person sitting next to Elias would be her.
"How’s the company doing lately?" Old Master Lancaster asked slowly and leisurely.
"Quite well." Elias Lancaster replied flatly.
Then, Old Master Lancaster looked at Serena Yeats, "Serena, eat more. You need the nutrition now the most."
"Got it, Dad..." Serena Yeats thought for a moment, she was just told to address him otherwise, "Thank you, Dad."
Old Master Lancaster was very pleased with this address, giving a satisfied hum.
"If he dares to bully you, just tell me, I’ll break his leg." Old Master Lancaster said gently.
This daughter-in-law’s lack of a good family background didn’t matter to him. What mattered were the grandchildren she was carrying, twins after all.
Given The Lancaster Family’s struggles with lineage, this little lady getting pregnant with twins was a delight. Additionally, despite her parents not treating her well, her personal character was quite impressive.
What he valued most was her character.
"You got the certificates, pick a good date and hold the wedding. Everything needs to be done properly." Old Master Lancaster looked at Elias Lancaster, "We need to make sure the wedding is well organized for The Lancaster Family.
Serena should marry in with grand style, think it through carefully how to achieve that."
Old Madam Lancaster laughed and said, "Yes, this is a big matter, it needs proper handling. The Lancaster Family is finally having a joyous event."
At the dining table, Dolae Thorne felt like an outsider, she clenched her fists in secret. Her anger and unwillingness simmered, but she didn’t have the right to speak.
Old Madam Lancaster knew she was unwilling, but in The Lancaster Family, lineage wasn’t important.
A few days ago, she called to say she wanted to visit, subtly implying that Elias would bring his wife home.
She hadn’t expected that when she invited Elias and Serena Yeats for dinner today, coincidentally, Dolae Thorne would also show up.
During the conversation, it was mentioned that they’d met several times today, certainly not a coincidence.
Forget it, letting her see it firsthand and let go early would be for the best as well.
She was destined never to enter The Lancaster Family’s gates, Elias was fated to have no relationship with her, allowing her clarity to find someone else was the best.
But since she was a guest, the courtesy of a host still had to be upheld.
"Miss Thorne, how do you find the food?" Old Madam Lancaster smiled and asked.
Dolae Thorne swiftly recomposed herself, a dignified and gracious smile on her face, "Very well, Aunt, I’m not picky."
Old Master Lancaster also exchanged a few pleasantries, "Miss Thorne, I heard your brother is interested in that piece of land in Westeria, when will he come by for a chat?"
Dolae Thorne responded graciously, "Yes, there’s a lot of competition for that land. I’ll mention it to my brother and have him visit you."
Elias Lancaster spoke blandly, "Yves Thorne has returned to the country?"
Dolae Thorne felt a rush of joy, "Yes, my brother mentioned he’s known Elias from their school days abroad, classmates even, they used to have a great relationship.
It’s been many years since you’ve met, perhaps you should get together someday. Actually, it was only after my blind date with Elias, when I went abroad for work, did my brother tell me they were good friends."
As she said this, Dolae Thorne intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Serena Yeats, her words tinged with show-off.
Serena Yeats sat beside Elias Lancaster, focusing on eating her meal. Even if she wasn’t savvy, she knew what Dolae Thorne said was deliberate.
Elias Lancaster felt a twinge of displeasure in his heart, his face turned cold.
Previously, he didn’t like getting involved with the opposite sex, but he wasn’t naive, he could see through these little schemes.
He couldn’t let this woman drive a wedge between him and Serena, make Serena uncomfortable.
"I never had a blind date with you, It was Quentin Shaw you met for the blind date."
Elias Lancaster said as he picked out fish bones for Serena Yeats, "Now Serena’s body is not in the best shape, we’ll get together with your brother after the wedding."
Serena Yeats felt relieved, a smile emerged at the corners of her mouth.
Dolae Thorne’s smile instantly vanished, her face turning unpleasant.
Old Madam Lancaster, hearing this, was overjoyed that her son finally knew to protect his wife, like a miracle had happened.
Old Master Lancaster continued eating, saying nothing, but listening carefully.
Old Madam Lancaster shifted the conversation, "Elias, why don’t you two move back here, there are more servants here, I’m here too, it’s more convenient for care."
"No, thanks, we’re closer to the company there. We also have a nutritionist, you could send two more servants over my place."
Old Madam Lancaster thought about it and agreed, the couple needed their space now, living here wouldn’t be very convenient.
She nodded knowingly, "Alright, I’ll have two older ones go over to take care of you."
After dinner, Old Master Lancaster called Elias Lancaster into the study.
"I heard you acquired a clothing company today?"
"Yes."
"I’ve heard about it too, it’s not very good, you’re going to be a father now, remember not to overdo things."
Elias Lancaster furrowed his brows, "Got it."
Tonight, Old Madam Lancaster insisted they stay over for the night.
Serena Yeats couldn’t sleep, staying here made her nervous. She proactively moved closer to Elias Lancaster, trembling hands holding onto his arm, slowly getting closer.