Chapter 351

Author's POV The tension in the Blackwood Corporation headquarters was palpable as Ryan sat on the leather sofa, massaging his temples in frustration. "Mr. Blackwood, we've gathered information about Serena Lancaster as requested. She definitely came from Thailand, but we can only trace back about three years. There isn't much before that," his assistant reported. "During these three years, Mrs. Lancaster established her own design studio and team, becoming—" "Enough," Ryan cut him off impatiently. "I don't care about these irrelevant details." His ice-blue eyes narrowed as he asked the question that had been haunting him. "When did Serena Lancaster and Cedric Lancaster get married?" His assistant shook his head. "There's no record of a wedding ceremony. As for a marriage license, we haven't been able to confirm either way yet." Ryan's expression darkened as he dismissed his assistant with a wave of his hand. Once alone, he leaned back, consumed by his thoughts. He trusted his eyes—the