Chapter 8: Not Presentable

Serena Summers had been brought back to the Summers Family for over a month, yet everyone treated her as if she were nothing but air; even the servants wouldn't look her in the eye, so why would they give her such expensive medicine?

Moreover, Henry Summers was always so opportunistic.

If he truly had the Spring Elixir, he would have likely exchanged it with various powerful families for benefits, rather than leaving it for his unloved daughter.

Serena Summers sat on the floor, her tone carrying a hint of carelessness, "This is just something I made to pass the time when I was bored."

Mr. White's heart suddenly skipped a beat.

He instinctively looked towards Lucas Shaw, his lips trembling slightly as if he was shocked by Serena Summers' words.

Even the expression on Lucas Shaw's face turned a bit solemn.

The Shaw Family's professional medical team had studied the Spring Elixir before, but the ingredients were numerous and mixed together, making it almost impossible to completely analyze.

Therefore, they subconsciously believed that whoever could make the Spring Elixir must be an experienced healer familiar with pharmacology.

Mr. White forced a chuckle, "Young Madam, you must be joking. This medicine is extremely precious; it's crafted by The Divine Healer, Victor Bennett. How could it possibly be..."

"But, I really did make it," Serena Summers pouted her lips unhappily.

Her master was lazier than her.

The process of creating the Spring Elixir was complex; her master couldn't be bothered to make it!

Mr. White's breath hitched, and a guess began to form in his heart.

He exchanged glances with Lucas Shaw, the looks in their eyes mirrored each other's understanding.

The only one capable of making the Spring Elixir was The Divine Healer, Victor Bennett.

The Young Madam of their family, it seemed, had quite the significant background.

"To the study," Lucas Shaw said with a heavy tone, standing up from the ground and walking out of the bedroom.

Just as he took a few steps, a crisp voice called from behind, "Husband, I'm hungry."

Lucas Shaw paused and instructed the butler, "Go prepare something to eat first."

The butler hurriedly nodded and headed downstairs.

Lucas Shaw turned around and came back.

Serena Summers sat on the cold floor, looking up at him, her eyes shimmering with a glossy brightness.

Seeing Lucas Shaw return, Serena Summers' brows and eyes immediately curled up in delight.

Lucas Shaw frowned slightly, bent down slowly, and lifted Serena Summers from the floor, placing her on the couch.

He sat beside Serena Summers, his eyes deep and piercing like the cold depth of a lake under the moon, staring straight at her with a depth and sharpness that seemed to penetrate everything.

"Serena Summers, do you know Victor Bennett?"

Serena Summers nodded.

More than just acquainted?

"He's my master, do you know him, too?"

She had lacked the love of parents since she was little, but her master and senior brothers doted on her like a father and brothers would.

In Serena Summers' heart, they were her family.

Lucas Shaw didn't continue to question her; he raised his hand and rubbed the top of Serena Summers' head, "Just as silly as before."

Serena Summers blinked her watery eyes in confusion, glaring unhappily at Lucas Shaw.

"You promised, no calling me silly!"

Lucas Shaw was taken aback and then chuckled softly, "Mmm, not silly. My mistake. But remember, don't trust people too easily in the future, and don't take these things out carelessly."

Serena Summers asked puzzledly, "Why?"

Lucas Shaw: "An innocent man incurs blame by carrying jade. Do you know how much one Spring Elixir can sell for?"

"Thirty million! Uncle White told me!"

Lucas Shaw nodded, his handsome face exuding an indescribable chill.

He looked into Serena Summers' clear eyes and said in a low voice, "If those bad people find out that you made these medicines, they will definitely kidnap you, just like when you were little."

Serena Summers was startled, her little face instantly turned pale, and she quickly nodded obediently, "I won't mention it again."

Seeing Serena Summers obediently agree, Lucas Shaw let out a slight sigh of relief, then lifted his hand to rub her fluffy crown of hair and said, "I guess the food should be just about ready by now, let's go downstairs and eat something."

Serena Summers grasped Lucas Shaw's hand and asked, "What about you?"

"I'll stop by the study. You go ahead and eat something downstairs. I'll come find you after I've dealt with some business."

...

Study

Lucas Shaw stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, staring straight out at the view, his thin lips tightly set in a straight line, lost in thought.

His tall and upright figure was hidden under the sunlight, as if it had been gilded with a layer of golden light.

The butler approached Lucas Shaw from behind and said respectfully, "Second Young Master, Young Madam's identity is indeed not simple. However, our people haven't found out anything. It seems like someone is deliberately preventing us from investigating."

Lucas Shaw turned around, his face showing no surprise at this answer.

"There's no need to investigate any further. She's definitely related to Victor Bennett. Do you recall the rumors that Victor Bennett has three apprentices?"

Spring Elixir was specifically concocted by Victor Bennett to cure the youngest apprentice's poisoning.

The butler was immediately overjoyed, "Then there's hope for your poisoning, Second Young Master! I must share this good news with the old master immediately!"

"Wait."

Lucas Shaw stopped Mr. White in his tracks.

Mr. White paused, looking puzzled at Lucas Shaw, "Do you have any other orders, Second Young Master?"

Lucas Shaw shook his head, "I will take Serena Summers to the Shaw Mansion tonight and will tell him in person then."

Downstairs.

Serena Summers looked at a table full of dishes and couldn't help but swallow.

Pine nut shrimp, secret sauce caviar, seafood pasta, wild oysters from Country A, deep sea lobsters from Country F, fillet steaks from Country Y...

They were all Serena Summers' favorite foods.

Serena Summers picked up her utensils, tasted a bite, and instantly her eyes blissfully narrowed.

"Wow-wow-woah-woah-ahhh!"

The meat was fresh and succulent.

The sauce, rich.

A lingering taste on the lips.

The flavor was unbeatable!

Far better than anything she had eaten at the Summers Family!

At the Summers house, if she ever accidentally overslept in the morning, she would definitely miss out on breakfast.

At the dining table, if she ate just a bit too fast, she would be chastised by her own parents, told she lacked manners and etiquette, unable to compare with Grace Summers.

The desserts and snacks were exclusively for Grace Summers; Serena didn't even deserve them.

Even glancing one second too long would result in accusations of gluttony, being labeled a countrified bumpkin.

Thinking of the Summers Family, Serena suddenly felt the food in her mouth was no longer as appetizing, and her head drooped in disappointment.

She didn't understand.

How could there be parents like Mr. and Mrs. Summers in this world?

Lucas Shaw descended the stairs and saw Serena Summers, lost in thought in front of a table full of food.

He stood still behind her and cleared his throat, "Does it not suit your palate?"

Serena Summers snapped back to reality, hastily shaking her head, "No, it's delicious. I haven't enjoyed such tasty food in a very long time."

The several servants standing on the side, upon hearing this, quietly curled their lips, exchanging glances filled with mockery and disdain.

They heard that Miss Summers had always lived in the countryside, and probably had never seen so many fine things, right?

Looking at her gobbling, it was truly void of any ladylike demeanor of a wealthy young mistress.

Serena Summers was completely unaware that, even after coming to the Shaw Family, she still could not escape being ridiculed for being unrefined.