Forced to Marry the Sickly Billionaire-Chapter 18 - The Man Who Peels Shrimp for His Wife is the Handsomest

Elena Ryan regarded him as a misfortune, a harbinger of debts.

Her gaze never lingered on him for more than a second.

When he was younger, Lucas had once envied his elder brother Liam Shaw and his younger brother Adrian Shaw.

They all were born to the same mother.

Elena Ryan was gentle to Liam Shaw, caring for him tenderly, and she doted on Adrian Shaw to the point of spoiling him.

But towards him, she always just had a cold look.

Even if he took a step closer, she would push him away.

Over time, Lucas gradually gave up hoping for motherly love.

His personality became even colder.

Usually, he would avoid her as much as possible and absolutely wouldn’t talk to Elena Ryan more than necessary.

But today, he actually spoke back to her.

Elena Ryan did not expect Lucas Shaw to talk back to her; she angrily put down her chopsticks and went upstairs.

Why eat when she was already filled with anger?

It was one thing for Serena Summers to lack manners.

But Lucas Shaw was her own son!

Yet he chose not to stand by her side, and instead sided with Serena Summers to upset her!

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“Serena, my sister-in-law has always been like this, don’t mind her,” said Evelyn Hart with a smile, putting a plate of pork belly in front of her after Elena Ryan left.

“I heard you used to live in the mountains, you probably haven’t had much good food, right?

Eat more.”

Evelyn Hart was tall and although not stunning, she had a healthy complexion and her narrow eyes appeared quite sharp.

When she looked at Serena, her gaze was sincere and filled with affection.

She and Elena Ryan were always at odds.

Naturally, she would seize the opportunity to get on well with someone who could make Elena Ryan unhappy.

While happily eating spicy boiled shrimp, Serena glanced up at Evelyn Hart, her lips curving slightly, “Auntie, are you perhaps not seeing well?

I’m almost done with my breakfast, and only now you noticed me?”

She was well aware of Evelyn Hart’s intentions.

But marrying Lucas Shaw was meant to repay a debt, not to take sides.

She did not want to meddle in the grudge between the first and second houses of the Shaw family.

Why not spend the time admiring her handsome husband?

Evelyn Hart was taken aback.

Facing Serena’s clear eyes, Evelyn Hart suddenly felt as if she was being seen through.

But then she thought, Serena was just a naive country girl, how could she possibly see through all her thoughts?

During that breakfast, everyone had their own agendas.

After peeling the last shrimp, Lucas Shaw picked up a napkin to wipe the moisture from his hands.

Feeling a burning gaze on him, Lucas Shaw turned his head to see Serena looking at him with moist, twinkling eyes.

“What?

Is there something on my face?”

Serena, caught staring, was not the least bit embarrassed.

Her gaze remained fiery, “Husband, you’re really handsome.”

A man who peels shrimp for his wife is the most handsome.

The air around them quieted down again.

Even Lucas Shaw was taken aback, not expecting her to be so straightforward.

He coughed lightly and pushed the face that was slowly moving closer away, “Behave and eat your food.”

“Oh.

Okay then.” Serena Summers regretfully retracted her body and obediently ate the shrimp in her bowl.

She didn’t manage to kiss her husband’s face.

Unhappy.

Serena stared at the shrimp in the bowl, turned her sorrow into appetite, and ate all the shrimp in one go.

Eventually, she ate until she was stuffed.

Seeing this, Lucas Shaw felt both helpless and amused.

Even Master Shaw couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

Serena leaned back on the chair, rubbing her slightly bulging belly, while glaring resentfully at the culprit.

“It’s all your fault.”

Lucas Shaw, unjustly blamed, responded: “…Alright, blame me.”

Really, he had no way to deal with her.

Lucas Shaw didn’t see anything wrong with Serena throwing small tantrums now and then.

In his view, girls should be a bit spoiled and willful.

Only those who are pampered have the right to be spoiled.

His little girl should be indulged too.

She should do whatever she wants.

Even if she caused a huge mess, he would cover for her.

In the evening, Mr.

White brought back all the medicinal materials.

Mr.

White stood in the living room, with two servants holding large boxes behind him.

“Handle them gently, don’t damage the contents inside.”

Serena was just about to go downstairs to find some snacks when she saw the butler, who had been gone all day, appear.

Seeing her, Mr.

White quickly approached with a smile, “Young Madam, these are all the medicinal materials you asked for.

Everything that could be bought is here.

However…”

Mr.

White hesitated for a moment, took out three pieces of paper from his suit pocket, and handed them to Serena, “There are a few more ingredients listed here, but I’ve searched every major pharmacy in S city and couldn’t find them.”

The names of these ingredients were ordinary, but they were exceptionally hard to find.

Serena pondered for a moment, then pointed to the last five ingredients and said, “Look for these at major auction houses both domestic and international.

If they really aren’t available, then ask Horizon Group.”

Horizon Group is a company that has risen abruptly in recent years.

It’s said that the CEO of that company is very mysterious and extraordinarily wealthy.

Seven years ago, Horizon Group was a small company facing bankruptcy, but it was bought by someone.

Since then, the company has developed rapidly, becoming the second most economically powerful company after Shaw Group.

Most notably, this company’s cosmetics brand.

The skincare and cosmetics developed by this company include natural traditional medicinal herbs, and they are extremely effective.

They quickly became the hottest influencer brand domestically, strongly recommended by countless influencers and bloggers.

Even last year, it was used by the president as a state gift for the leaders of F country and Y country, significantly increasing Corland’s cosmetics’ global fame.

Mr.

White hesitated for a moment, “Horizon Group, they really have these herbs?”

Serena confidently nodded, “Definitely, but these few herbs are very precious, and I’m afraid he won’t give them away so easily.”

As far as Serena knew, it took Edward Selwyn several years to gather these ingredients.

To obtain them, Edward Selwyn used various channels and means.

In short, extremely precious.

So Edward Selwyn definitely wouldn’t easily hand over the herbs to the Shaw Family.

Hearing this, Mr.

White quickly said, “As long as it can cure the young master’s illness, no matter how much it costs, it will be worth it.

I will go right now… wait a minute.”

After taking two steps, Mr.

White suddenly realized something was amiss.