Chapter 10 Does He Still See Me As His Mother?

Mr. White, as the butler of the Shaw Family, had weathered countless storms over the years.

The Shaw Family, as a top-tier magnate in City S, had attracted many covetous eyes, some even attempting to reach into the Shaw clan.

Naturally, he had to stay vigilant.

Master Shaw pondered for a moment, as if in deep thought.

Just then, the door to the study was suddenly knocked upon from the outside.

Master Shaw and Mr. White exchanged a glance, cleared their throats, and said to the person outside: "Come in."

The door was pushed open from the outside, and in walked a middle-aged woman with a slender figure, dressed in a dark blue cheongsam and wearing exquisite makeup.

She carried herself with poised elegance and composure, with every step slow and gentle, as if she were the young mistress of a grand family from the olden times.

She radiated a tranquil and refined temperament, yet there was an indescribable sense of distance about her.

It made people hold back from approaching her.

"Elena, what brings you here?" Master Shaw dropped his stern countenance to reveal a smile.

Elena Ryan was Lucas Shaw's birth mother, Master Shaw's eldest daughter-in-law.

Master Shaw had two sons.

His eldest, Vincent Shaw, was Lucas's birth father.

The second son, Nathaniel Shaw, with his wife Evelyn Hart.

Elena Ryan placed the tea tray on the table, hesitating to speak.

Master Shaw whispered: "Elena, if you have something to say, just say it."

As her ancestors once belonged to a certain royal prince, she had been influenced by traditional views since childhood, her character very much like the secluded young mistresses of ancient society.

Therefore, living in the Shaw Family, a family of merchants with a progressive family tradition, she inevitably felt like a square peg in a round hole.

Over time, Elena Ryan's character became more and more withdrawn.

Elena Ryan pursed her lips and lifted her eyes to look at Master Shaw, saying, "Dad, I heard that you've found a girl to be a marriage of convenience for Lucas?"

Master Shaw nodded, "We can't say it's a marriage of convenience externally; it's not good for the girl's reputation. Their marriage is by Lucas's own volition."

Elena Ryan's expression changed abruptly, "Marriage? When did this happen? Why didn't he discuss such a big matter with me? Does he still consider me his mother?"

Master Shaw quickly said: "Don't be anxious, they will come over for dinner tonight, won't you meet them then? Besides, Lucas is cold by nature, always without someone who knows his needs. I've seen the girl; she's a good one."

Elena Ryan's brows were tightly knitted, her face full of displeasure, "Dad, you just spoil him! Look at him now, not following any rules, what sort of behavior is this? How could he make such a big decision about marriage on his own?"

"And what kind of good girl would agree to a marriage of convenience? I disagree with this. You also know that Sylvia likes Lucas. I have already promised Sylvia..."

The Sylvia in Elena Ryan's mouth was the daughter of Elena Ryan's confidante, Sylvia Lane.

More than a decade ago, Elena Ryan's confidante died of illness, entrusting her daughter to Elena Ryan before passing away.

Over the years, Elena Ryan had always treated Sylvia Lane as her own daughter.

Even nurturing the thought of betrothing Sylvia to Lucas Shaw.

Master Shaw's face took on an unpleasant expression, and Mr. White's eyelids twitched nervously, quickly interjecting, "Madam, the Second Young Master and Miss Summers' marriage was voluntary, not because of a marriage of convenience..."

Elena Ryan rebuked coldly: "Since ancient times, it's been the parents' command and the matchmaker's word, is it up to him to decide?"

Master Shaw's brow furrowed deeply, seemingly in disagreement with Elena Ryan's words.

But also worried about Elena Ryan's heart condition acting up in anger.

So he tactfully replied: "Elena, our Shaw Family doesn't have so many rules, if the child has someone he likes, let him be."

Elena Ryan's family was the Ryan Family, whose strength was comparable to the Shaw Family, and Old Master Ryan and Master Shaw were long-time friends.

So Master Shaw was quite indulgent with Elena Ryan.

Only occasionally disagreeing with the way Elena Ryan raised her child, offering a few words of advice.

But Elena Ryan replied stiffly: "Dad, this has nothing to do with rules. You know very well that Sylvia likes Lucas, yet you insist on finding a woman of unknown origin to marry Lucas. Can't I, as his mother, say a few words?"

"I do not approve of this marriage!"

"You should speak to Lucas yourself about this; he's now an adult, and I can't make decisions for him."

Master Shaw waved his hand weakly and let out a deep sigh.

Seeing this, Elena Ryan's expression suddenly became anxious.

Her mouth opened as if she wanted to say more, but seeing the exhausted look on Master Shaw's face, she quickly swallowed her words.

"I will talk to Lucas about this. Dad, you go ahead with your work, I'm leaving now."

After saying that, she turned and left the study.

After Elena Ryan left, Master Shaw let out a heavy sigh of relief.

Mr. White also hurriedly raised his arm to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

His face was filled with the relief of having narrowly escaped disaster.

The news that Lucas Shaw and a woman had gotten a marriage certificate quickly spread throughout the Shaw Mansion.

All the servants gathered together and whispered about the matter.

"Did the Second Master really get married?"

"That can't be right? Second Master is so cold, who could stand him?"

"Weren't they just talking about a celebratory marriage to ward off bad luck? How did it turn into a real marriage?"

"Yeah, Miss Lane is deeply in love with the Second Master. She'll definitely be heartbroken if she finds out he's married, right?"

"Alas, Miss Lane is truly pitiful. Abandoned by her father since she was young, without a mother. And now, even the Second Master is being snatched away from her..."

...

In the evening, Lucas Shaw drove Serena Summers to the Shaw Mansion.

On the dark road, a villa complex could be seen from afar.

The car slowly drove into the courtyard of the Shaw Mansion, Lucas Shaw stepped out of the car, walked around the front of the car to the passenger side, and reached out to open the door.

"Get out, we're here."

Serena Summers, sitting in the car, curiously poked her little head out, her round eyes scanning the surroundings, finally landing on the slender, fair hand that was extended toward her.

She looked up, her gaze colliding with the man's deep and dark eyes.

As if possessed, she reached her hand out, which was then firmly grasped by the man's warm palm.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Serena Summers' cheeks turned red, and she slowly nodded her head, following Lucas Shaw toward the villa.

She wasn't afraid!

It's just meeting the parents, right?

It's normal for a daughter-in-law to meet her in-laws!

She wasn't panicking at all!

Not at all!

Biting her lip, her other hand nervously curled up, Serena Summers tried to appear calm as she walked forward.

"Second Master, you're back."

Hearing the sound, the servants hurried out into the courtyard to welcome them.

When they saw a strange woman standing beside their Second Master, they were immediately stunned.

They looked at each other before finally resting their gaze on the tightly clasped hands of the two, displaying expressions of shock and horror.

The Second Master was known to be indifferent to women, having never any women around him, not even a female fly.

Even Miss Lane, who was most cherished by the lead mistress, did not dare to get too close to the Second Master.