Matthew noticed her bleeding palm and furrowed his brow but remained seated in the car without a word.Serena, in pain, bit her tongue fiercely, the intense sting briefly sobering her. She gripped the car door and stumbled inside.Nathan sensed something was amiss, but the boss's silence kept him from speaking up.Matthew's gaze remained faint as he looked out the window, the passing light leaving flickering shadows on his face.Serena gazed at him, her eyes reddening, smitten for a moment. A mix of bitterness, regret, and complex emotions surged within her.There was a time when a man vowed to protect he...Matthew's brow furrowed imperceptibly and his lips pursed as he suddenly grabbed her hand and saw the bloody mess.Serena's consciousness blurred again, so hot that for a moment she couldn't tell if it was reality or a dream."Don't move."Matthew's voice was devoid of warmth as he rummaged through the medical kit on the side and lowered his head to quietly sterilize her.It was t
Matthew didn't care about her anymore and took it in stride.His body was stained with a lot of water and he looked wet."Boss, the doctor is here." Nathan called cautiously from outside the door, keeping his ears open for any movement inside.This was the first woman had entered Pines Ridge and shared a room with Boss.Matthew changed into clean clothes, and opened the door.Nathan withdrew his inquisitive gaze and showed his respect by bowing his head."Go make a cup of hot honey water and send the doctor back."Matthew's body was cool and his hair was wet.Nathan watched him change, his mind instantly spinning in a hundred directions...Usually people will shower and change after ......"Yes sir." His steps were light, and a satisfied smile adorned his face.His boss had finally broken his fast and was to be congratulated!Matthew didn't care what he thought and proceeded to the adjacent study to commence a video conference.Half an hour later, Nathan knocked on the door and said,
Outside the door, Matthew's eyes narrowed slightly as he noted the untouched honey water and cold medicine.Retrieving the key from a nearby drawer, he unlocked the bathroom door, pushing it open.“Ah-”Serena had been leaning against the door, and she nearly stumbled forward as he entered.Quickly, she grabbed a towel from the shelf and wrapped it around herself.Matthew's pupils narrowed. It was his towel and he did not like anyone to touching his things.He had a strong penchant for cleanliness.Anger surged within him, his emotions reaching a boiling point."Sir, I'm sorry," Serena stammered.She didn't know what else to say, hanging her head as water continued to drip from her soaked hair. Her appearance was disheveled and messyUnexpectedly, Matthew's anger dissipated.He spoke, his tone devoid of anger, "Come out, have your honey water and take the medicine, and stay here for the night."Serena didn't refuse any longer.She was concerned that returning in this state would only
Nina already hated her, and if Nina discovered that she was resting here, she'd be dead!Serena couldn't hear what Nina was saying, and everything sounded like the devil's footsteps."Why aren't youanswer? Open the door for me! The bodyguards at the door informed me. Or I'll find that woman myself!" Nina's voice echoed in the hallway, gradually approaching the room.She's here! Can't wait any longer!Her mind was in a complete daze as she panicked and made her way to the window.She looked out, the room was situated about two stories above the ground, so even if she were to jump, she would likely sustain injuries at the very least."Don't be afraid, Serena; it won't be worse than being driven away!"***"Nina," Matthew's voice called from outside the door.Nina was already positioned outside Serena's room, a triumphant raised eyebrow highlighting her curiosity."She's in there, isn't she? I'd like to see what kind of beautiful woman could keep you hidden like this,"* clunk *Before M
Tara was seething with anger, her chest heaving as she wished she could confront Richard immediately and get rid of this shameless woman right away.However, she knew that even she was in no position to question Richard's decision.She would have to wait for him to return to address the situation.Serena was already running a fever, and the stone floor's temperature seemed to intensify the heat, making it feel like it could cook a person alive.But she couldn't argue, it would only enrage Tara more.She kept her head down and her posture remained upright.Inside the house, Tara glanced at Serena with impatience and walked away, leaving her to endure the punishment alone.Serena knelt for three hours, the intense sun and the hot stone taking a toll on her.Heavy shadows began to cloud her vision, and she felt like she was on the brink of collapse.No one dared to help her, no one even brought her water.Until three o'clock in the afternoon, Nina returned home and was shocked to find Se
Harrington Grand Estate was steeped in a quiet atmosphere, with only the diligent servants bustling about.Serena inquired and learned that it was Mr. Richard's return that had drawn everyone to the airport, explaining that man sudden departure.Serena was finally free to stay here for a while, without having to deal with the "enemy".Until 7:00 p.m., when a phone call came in."Girl, I'm Matthew's grandpa." Richard's tone was surprisingly affectionate, which left Serena a bit perplexed since she didn't know him very well."I'm back late, so I won't go over for dinner with tonight. When the jet lag wears off, I'll make sure to invite you myself. You're my choose one, and if you ever feel wronged in this house, be sure to let me know."Richard's voice was genuinely caring, and Serena could sense his joy through the phone.Oddly, her mood lifted as well.Richard's demeanor reminded her of her late grandfather, a cherished memory from the past."Take care, Grandpa," Serena responded.Ric
The following evening.Serena attended the event and soon realized that Nina's description had not done justice to the grandeur of the occasion.The room was filled with elegantly dressed guests engaged in mingling and exchanging compliments.Serena was clad in the gown gifted to her by Nina, with her hair elegantly arranged and the eye-catching hairpin presented by Richard.Her natural beauty was enhanced only by a touch of lipstick, a rare departure from her usual makeup-free style.The lipstick surprisingly complemented her skin tone, creating a unique and pristine appearance amidst the heavily made-up women in the room.Serena's clean and elegant look made her stand out among the crowd.Michelle's face froze as she caught sight of Serena.She had managed to secure an invitation for this event, hoping to expose her daughter, Samantha, to a world of elegance and opulence.However, Serena's presence immediately shattered her plans."Is that Serena?!" Samantha's eyes welled up with je
Catherine's voice reverberated through the room, capturing the full attention of all those present.The commotion had everyone's eyes fixed on the unfolding scene.Unfamiliar with Serena's identity, the attendees were under the impression that an uninvited interloper had infiltrated the event.This kind of incident occurred annually when individuals sought to seize the opportunity to mingle with the wealthy elite.Meanwhile, Evelyn, who had been engrossed in conversation with others, had observed the commotion and felt compelled to intervene as the event's host.As her eyes landed on Serena, her pupils constricted in disbelief."Why are you here?!"This Harringtons gathering had been purposefully low-key, with little fanfare within high society.Consequently, Evelyn was unaware of Serena's association with the Harrington family, as Catherine had deliberately kept her in the dark.She had assumed that Serena's presence would go unnoticed, no one would recognize her anyway!"Auntie."C