Chapter 7: The Certificates Have Been Received, Let's Make Do

Over the years, Master Shaw had visited famous doctors far and wide to seek treatment, but his condition never improved.

Gradually, he began to lose hope of living on.

Marriage to him might offer Serena temporary protection, but what about after his death?

If he were to die... what would become of Serena?

Serena looked at him with a giggly smile, "We've got the marriage certificate, we'll just have to make do!"

After all, she had nowhere else to go now.

If her senior brother knew that she'd sneaked out and suffered so much at the Summers Family, he would definitely be angry!

Mr. White noticed the various porcelain vases scattered on the ground and hurriedly picked them up to inspect.

With Serena's permission, he opened a vase and sniffed, his expression changing dramatically in an instant.

Lucas Shaw noticed the change in his expression and asked in a deep voice, "What's wrong? Is there a problem with these medicines?"

Serena was of a simple nature; she couldn't have been deceived, could she?

Over the years, Master Shaw had sought innumerable medical experts and recluses to treat his illness, but no one had been able to detect at a glance that he had been poisoned.

How could Serena, a young girl barely twenty years old, be more skilled than those old men who had studied medicine for decades?

Thinking about the young girl being scammed, Lucas Shaw's expression turned particularly somber, a coldness spilling out from his dark eyes.

Mr. White reopened a vial and inhaled, excitedly exclaiming, "Second Master, this is Spring Elixir!"

In the small porcelain vase, there were as many as five pills!

Five of them!

Mr. White was so shocked he was speechless with excitement.

Even Lucas Shaw, who was usually calm and composed, had a look of astonishment on his face.

Spring Elixir, as the name implies, could revive withered wood and was an excellent antidote, capable of neutralizing all poisons and even extending one's life.

It is said that the Spring Elixir was created by The Divine Healer Victor Bennett to cure his own disciple of poison, and its detoxifying effect was exceptional.

"Spring Elixir is priceless, many people can't buy it even with money. Uncle White, you couldn't have made a mistake, could you?" Lucas Shaw looked at Mr. White skeptically.

No wonder Lucas Shaw was suspicious.

Even the Shaw Family, a top-tier wealthy family, couldn't buy Spring Elixir no matter how much they offered, which proved how rare the medicine was.

The last time he saw Spring Elixir was at an auction six months ago.

The Spring Elixir was auctioned off to the Shaw Family for thirty million to use for detoxifying Lucas Shaw.

However, unfortunately, the Spring Elixir could only suppress the poison in Lucas Shaw's body, it could not cure it completely.

Lucas Shaw took the small porcelain vase from the butler's hand, his expression complex.

For years, the Shaw Family had been looking for The Divine Healer Victor Bennett and the whereabouts of the Spring Elixir.

Even if the Spring Elixir couldn't completely cure Lucas Shaw, suppressing the poison in his body was a good thing.

Mr. White shook his head confidently, "I can't be wrong, this is definitely Spring Elixir. Spring Elixir has a unique fruitwood aroma, I remember this scent very clearly."

Lucas Shaw took the vase and sniffed, a faintly familiar scent entered his nostrils, and he subconsciously raised his gaze to Serena.

Serena listened to the two men talking about how precious the Spring Elixir was, scratching her head in bewilderment.

This was something she made casually, could it really be so precious?

Because of its rarity on the market, she thought it was because she was too lazy and only wanted to lie around like a salted fish.

Plus, her senior brother who had been selling the medicines for her was busy dealing with international business for the company over the last six months and had no time to go up the mountain to find her, so it would be strange if they could buy it!

Serena huffed, her little face full of arrogance.

As she looked up, she suddenly saw Lucas Shaw's magnified handsome face appear before her eyes.

Serena's eyelashes trembled gently, and her gaze fell on his cool thin lips, impulsively moving forward and planting a kiss with lightning speed.

After pulling away, he even licked his lips, seemingly savoring something.

Lucas Shaw, who only wanted to smell the fruity scent on her, was at a loss: "..."

Mr. White, forced to witness this display of affection again: "..."

Watching Lucas Shaw's rigid body and his usually unchanging face cracking, the butler couldn't help but laugh out loud, mischievously.

He didn't expect that the second young master of their family, who had always stayed away from women, would have such a day.

No way!

He had to hurry and inform Master Shaw about this good news!

Lucas Shaw's body stiffened, his pitch-black eyes seeming to be coated with a layer of thick ink, revealing an indescribably dangerous aura.

Meeting those icy and deep eyes, Serena Summers instinctively shrank her neck, "Hu-husband..."

Lucas Shaw suddenly snapped back to reality and quickly stepped back.

Facing Serena's bewildered expression, Lucas Shaw felt an inner turmoil.

He couldn't believe that a woman had so easily disturbed his heart...

Over the years, numerous people had tried to get close to him, to climb into his bed, but they only disgusted him.

However, for Serena, he felt not the slightest revulsion; instead, a unique and unusual emotion was slowly spreading in his heart.

Lucas Shaw thought he must be bewitched.

Otherwise, how could he allow this girl to take advantage of him time and time again?

His face turned stern, his expression chilling as he warned Serena: "Serena Summers, from now on, you're not allowed to kiss me, nor to touch me inappropriately."

Just as the butler was about to head to the study to find Master Shaw, he paused, turned his head towards Lucas Shaw with a look of disappointment.

Young master, do you know how hard it is to find a wife these days?

You're so fortunate that the Young Madam doesn't despise you, and yet you refuse to let her near?

Truly, not recognizing one's good fortune!

Serena tilted her head, sounding regretful, "Why? You are my husband! We are lawfully married, isn't it natural for me to kiss my husband?"

Lucas Shaw: "...That's not acceptable! Our marriage is based on an agreement, without any emotional foundation."

"Just because there isn't, that's why we need to cultivate it. My second senior brother once said that physical touch and kisses are the quickest ways to promote feelings."

Lucas Shaw: "..."

The butler quickly clapped his hands excitedly: "Well said! Young Madam, you're absolutely correct! A husband and wife should indeed have more contact to build their relationship."

He leaned into Serena's ear and whispered, "Don't be sad, Young Madam, our second master is just shy."

Lucas Shaw glared angrily at the butler, his earlobes turning slightly red, "Uncle White! Don't lead her astray."

Mr. White sheepishly touched his nose, then boldly claimed: "Young master, I've only spoken the truth!"

With the butler's teasing gaze upon him, Lucas Shaw's ears reddened even more.

He kept a stern face, appearing cold and deep, but was actually struggling to keep his composure.

Knowing when to stop, Mr. White quickly changed the subject, "By the way, Young Madam, where did you get these medicines from?"

These bottles and jars on the ground looked rather ordinary at a glance, but a closer look revealed that every single bottle was worth a fortune.

These were definitely not something an ordinary person could afford.

According to his research, before being brought back by the Summers Family, Serena Summers was raised in the countryside and had hardly seen the world.

Could it be that these medicines were given to the Young Madam by the Summers Family?

Impossible...