Chapter 99
The Lancasters nodded in agreement.
Catherine took Serena’s hand. “To receive such a great honor, but not be able to announce it to the world, to not let everyone see how outstanding my Serena is p>
“It’s fine, I don’t like being in the spotlight.” Although, even if her identity was exposed and the people from Norvane came after her, they would just be delivering more commendations to her doorstep. Still, it would be a hassle.
Isabella pouted. What was she talking about, not liking the spotlight? If Serena really didn’t want the attention, she should just give back the certificate and medal that rightfully belonged to her! Trying to have it both ways. What an act!
“However Old Mr. Lancaster’s tone shifted, his face breaking into a wide smile. “This is a huge happy occasion! We may not be able to tell the public, but we should definitely have our own private celebration p>
He turned to Alfred. “Alfred, book the Sovereign Suite at Le Céleste for me. We’ll celebrate Serena’s achievement tonight p>
As he spoke, he let out a sigh. “It’s a pity your second and third brothers are still overseas and can’t make it back in time. I’ll have them each give you a ten-million- dollar reward later p>
Isabella’s fists clenched so tightly her knuckles turned white, her eyes red with anger. Her second and third brothers were giving Serena money again? Twenty million dollars, just like that? Serena had just returned and had already gotten fifty million from the family!
Just then, Old Mr. Lancaster pulled a solid black bank card with gold trim from his pocket and, without taking no for an answer, shoved it into Serena’s hand. “Serena, take this. It’s a reward from Grandpa. There’s a hundred million in there. Spend it however you want. If it’s not enough, just ask Grandpa for more p>
Serena looked at the card in her hand and tried to give it back. “Grandpa, I have enough money. I haven’t even touched what you all gave me last time p>
“Then go spend it! When it’s gone, ask Grandpa for more!” Old Mr. Lancaster pushed the card back into her hand.
A hundred million dollars p>
Isabella was practically bursting with jealousy now. Booking the top suite at Le Céleste would cost tens of millions. Now they were giving Serenaa hundred million dollars in spending money When had the Lancaster family ever been so generous with her? When they were giving Serena spending money, did they not even think of her?
Ahhh!
The top suite at Le Céleste, a hundred million dollars, plus twenty million from her
two brothers-all of that should have been hers!
Isabella couldn’t hold back any longer. With a deliberately playful tone, she laughed and said,
“Grandpa, Mom, Dad, a celebration is definitely in order, but… isn’t this a bit too extravagant Didn’t we say we
should keep a low profile? We could a could just have a family dinner at home to celebrate with Serena p>
“Besides She turned to look at Serena. “Serena was serving the country, which is what any citizen of Elyndor should do. Giving her so many rewards… won’t that taint the honor she received p>
“Nonsense!” Old Mr. Lancaster’s face hardened. “My granddaughter accomplished something this great. It’s already an injustice that we can’t announce it to the world. A family celebration can’t be simple p>
Isabella bit her lip hard and nodded reluctantly. “You’re right, Grandpa p>
“Serena, hurry up and take the money!” Old Mr. Lancaster said with a stern, threatening expression. “Grandpa is giving it to you, so you must accept it. Otherwise… otherwise, Grandpa won’t cooperate with your treatments p>
His childish behavior made Serena laugh, though she felt a bit helpless.
“Just take it, Serena. It will make Grandpa happy,” Catherine said, closing Serena’s hand around the black card. “You deserve it. You’ve been busy working for the country these past few days and you’ve also been worrying about Grandpa’s leg. Look at you… you’ve gotten so thin from exhaustion p>