5 AMSerena, exhausted, pushed open the villa gate and found that the servants were already up.What surprised her was that Matthew was up so early today, and it was only half-past five.Seeing her return, Matthew casually withdrew his gaze.Serena pursed her lips, went straight to her room, took a shower, changed into professional attire, grabbed her bag, and headed downstairs.While changing shoes at the door, Matthew, unusually, spoke up, "Be careful and come back early."A warmth filled Serena's heart, and she slightly curved her lips.Matthew pretended to be engrossed in the newspaper, glancing at her from the corner of his eye as she approached and quickly averting his gaze.Serena stood beside him, suddenly placed her bag down, and then nestled into his arms, tightly hugging his waist.Matthew's body instantly stiffened; even the newspaper slipped from his hand.With closed eyes, Serena greedily breathed in his scent. She felt so secure. When did this man become someone she cou
In the evening, she went to the private room booked by Ella, where many people were already present, all colleagues from the department, including Gloria.The table was filled with bottles of alcohol, indicating that tonight was going to be a wild night.No one came to toast Serena, but Gloria had attracted quite a few men around her.Drinking with male colleagues, Gloria would discreetly spill the alcohol on the floor when she couldn't keep up.Some male colleagues noticed this and teased her."Gloria, this isn't acceptable. Why would you spill the drink on the floor?""Yeah, you can't resort to such tactics."Gloria felt a bit embarrassed. While most male colleagues were friendly towards her, there were one or two macho men who didn't appreciate her antics.Serena found it amusing and slightly smirked, her eyes half-closed, sitting quietly beside Ella.Seated beside Serena was another male colleague, but everyone tacitly refrained from urging her and Ella to drink."Serena, let's go
In the evening, ever since she saw that news, Serena's mind was uncontrollable. She let the stylist dress her up, dragging the process, as she had no desire to attend.It wasn't until 8 PM when the banquet had already begun that she sluggishly arrived at the venue.Upon reaching the venue and revealing her face, she found a secluded spot to hide.Matthew hadn't arrived yet, and she didn't want to witness the commotion his entrance would create.Compared to the bustling hall, the backyard was noticeably quiet.Serena breathed a sigh of relief as she sat on the swing, lost in thought.The dim yellow lights in this area made it unlikely for anyone to notice her if she stayed in the shadows.fter sitting for a while, she saw a man and a woman approaching.The man pinned the woman against the wall, and his hands roamed freely, igniting flames in various places.Even at a distance, Serena could hear the woman's voice, melodious like a warbler, each sound enchanting, as if trying to captivat
Serena inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief, stayed for a while longer, and then returned to the hall.People were discussing Matthew's appearance, and a crowd had gathered around him.However, he remained calm, like an elusive mountain flower, distant and unattainable.Elegant Mira stood by his side, and they looked perfect together."I never thought that the frail Matthew is actually the boss of Infinity Realm. It's said that he revealed his identity tonight for Miss Mira.""But isn't his wife Serena?""They were forced together by Mr. Richard. Mira and Matthew are a better match."Matthew's revealed identity wasn't sudden; there were rumors in high society before.Now, it just confirmed everyone's speculations.Holding a glass of red wine, Mira looked at the man with admiration.She refrained from getting too close to avoid gossip about being a third party.She aimed to gradually outshine Serena and stand by this man openly.She heard the surrounding discussions, exactly what she
Mira’s voice was soft and gentle, like a breeze on a summer day.The man's grip tightened, "I won't let go."It seemed like they had repeated this conversation many times, with her patiently saying, "Gabriel, let go," and him always responding, "I won't let go."Gabriel White, like Jordan, was a playboy who enjoyed a carefree life.However, Jordan's carefree lifestyle was genuine, while Gabriel had admired Mira since childhood.To deeply love someone was like thunder in the chest, but between the lips, there was only a light breeze.He always said to her lightly, "I love you, come to me, I'll cherish you."But this lightness had been years of profound feelings.Mira glanced around and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that no one had noticed them.She tidied her hair, "Stop bothering me. You know who I like."Gabriel remained silent, his eyes filled with hurt.After Mira left, he took out a cigarette and smoked a few puffs, his eyes turning red.Jordan arrived to witness this sce
However, Serena was mistaken this time; Gloria had no knowledge of her true identity.Gloria targeted Serena simply because she disliked Serena's aloof attitude.They were both newcomers, so why did everyone, including Ella, treat Serena with such respect?Gloria had thought her status would allow her to swagger through the Legal Department.However, she faced a setback in her first attempt, getting slapped down hard and fainting.When she woke up, the first person she saw was her father."Dad..."She weakly called out, her eyes instantly welling up with tears.Greg looked at his daughter with a heart full of distress. "Do you know why I had you join the Legal Department, Gloria? I wanted Boss to see your capabilities, to make you stand out among all the women. Why is your vision so short-sighted? How can you not get along with a newcomer?"Gloria's face was still swollen, and as her father reprimanded her, tears streamed down again.Greg couldn't bear it and reached out to rub her h
In the departing car, Serena turned her head to glance at the solitary figure, her lips curling in a mocking smirk.However, Scarlett's gaze was fixed on Ida.This girl lacked the feminine charm, exuding a strong and dignified aura."Serena, who is she?" Scarlett inquired."My bodyguard," Serena sighed, "It's a long story. Let's find a place to eat."Jo overheard their conversation and quickly drove to the nearest restaurant.Scarlett looked at Jo, then at Ida, her brow furrowing.It seemed that a lot had happened to Serena.After about half an hour of explanation, Serena lowered her head and took a sip of water, "That's how it is."Scarlett looked at her with empathy. Serena had sacrificed her youth for her granny, Mary."Is that man good to you?" Scarlett asked. If even her husband didn't appreciate her, wouldn't life be too difficult?"He's good to me," Serena thought of Matthew, of how he had saved her.Her expression softened, "But he loves someone else."Scarlett breathed a sigh
The hotel from the photos was surrounded by reporters, but security guards at the entrance prevented anyone from getting closer.The bed was still in disarray, and Scarlett, wearing a casual outfit, heard the doorbell, thinking it was Peter returning.Opening the door, she was surprised to find Daniel standing there with a stern expression.She furrowed her brows, casually turned around, and put on her coat. "Is there something you need?"Daniel felt like he was losing all sense of reason.The air in his chest was nearly sucked out, and he was paralyzed by this suffocating feeling."You spent a night with him. How much did he pay you?"His mind felt like it was swept by a roaring tsunami. Anger burned through him like wildfire, but he knew that if he erupted, he would only push this woman further away.He wanted to get closer, even if just a little, even if it meant being humble.His eyes turned dark, bordering on a deep red. Scarlett, buttoning up her coat, glanced at him. WhenDanie