An hour later, Serena had amassed a considerable number of chips."Jordan, this is your mistake. Seems like you brought this woman to challenge you today," someone remarked."We underestimated her," another added.Everyone knew Jordan as the extravagant spendthrift. Even if he lost in gambling, those who played with him, if lucky, could rebuild their companies even after bankruptcy.Hence, he enjoyed considerable popularity in these circles.Jordan leaned slightly, glancing at Serena. Her victory in the tenth round had surprised him.After all, facing Blair, a man who never allowed women to win, was no easy feat."Didn't expect you to be so skilled. If I knew, why bother going to college? You could've come here and made more money in an hour than in a lifetime," Jordan's initial words might have led to a misunderstanding.His lips were now close to Serena's ear, and only she could hear his words.Serena frowned and pushed his head away slightly.To onlookers, it seemed like banter, an
After Serena arrived at Pines Ridge, it was already afternoon, and Ida and Jo were waiting for her at the door."Madam."Both of them respectfully greeted her, their bodies fully recovered. Serena nodded, about to open the door, when she heard Jo speak, "Madam, no matter what Mr. Jordan says, don't believe him."Serena's hand holding the doorknob paused.Jo hadn't accompanied her to Ignite Spirits Bar, yet he knew something had happened to her..."Mr. Jordan always likes to oppose the Boss. As long as the Boss has glanced at a woman, he will want her."Serena's mind was in a whirl, unable to focus on anything else.She gave a perfunctory "Hmm" and closed the door to the living room.She couldn't help but doubt—could she really successfully break free from the Harrington family two years later?Would Matthew's enemies or friends really let her go?She felt like she was falling into a huge abyss, watching herself sink bit by bit.After a while, Nathan returned, bringing Matthew a change
Several days later, Matthew's injuries gradually improved, but the atmosphere in the hospital room became colder day by day.Serena had not come to visit, not even a phone call.Serena had been busy with company matters these days, and she hadn't had the mind to deal with anything else.After work, she was stopped by Greg."This is Boss' document, Serena. I heard Boss is in the hospital. Please deliver it to him."Greg was Gloria's father, and Serena didn't expect him to approach her voluntarily.He should know about the situation between her and his daughter.Without refusal, Serena took the documents and went straight to the waiting car outside."Go to the hospital," she told Jo, closing her eyes slowly.Jo sighed in relief. Serena finally agreed to go to the hospital.Nathan had mentioned that the atmosphere in the hospital was currently quite terrifying.20 minutes later, Serena arrived outside the hospital room.She pushed open the door and found Matthew working on his laptop.Se
Matthew ruthlessly pushed her away without saying a word, seemingly planning to leave.Anxious, Mira continued to approach, embracing him."I took the aphrodisiac. Are you really leaving? Matthew, if you leave, what should I do? And how you explain yourself to my Family."As the drug took effect, her speech became intermittent, and her eyes became hazy.Matthew's eyes showed a hint of danger as he said word by word, "Nathan."Waiting at the door, Nathan walked in, not daring to raise his head."Go find a man."Nathan was taken aback.Mira was the heiress of the Waters Family, and the relationship between the Waters Family and the Harrington family had always been good.If something happened to Mira, it would be hard to explain to her family."Why aren't you going?"Hearing Matthew's words, Mira felt like cold, piercing ice had suddenly fallen onto her heart.She turned pale."Matthew, are you really going to treat me like this?"Now that she had taken the drug, as long as this man rea
Inside the room, Mira's provocative words and the man's ambiguous responses continued, too low to be heard clearly.Serena felt a sudden wave of nausea in her stomach.She thought that given Matthew's personality, he wouldn't engage with other women outside, at least not within the next two years.However, she didn't expect to witness such a scene."Do you still need your bag?"Jordan spoke casually from the side, a glint of cunning in his eyes.Serena had just left the room not long ago and realized she had forgotten her bag inside.Now, returning, she encountered this unexpected drama.She tugged at the corner of her mouth, turning around slowly."No, let's not disturb them."In the elevator, Jordan noticed her unpleasant expression.He reached out and rubbed her head. "If you're sad, my shoulder is here for you to lean on. Feel free to use it."Serena pushed away his hand, seemingly uninterested.Sad? Perhaps.Having a man like that constantly around her, how could she not have oth
*Creaked*Just as the door open, a voice could be heard.It was Matthew.Jordan quickly gestured at the man in black."Hide for a moment."The man holstered the gun and went upstairs.As soon as he left, the door was kicked open by Matthew.He seemed like a harbinger of darkness, surrounded by an aura of death.Jordan nonchalantly smiled, gesturing towards Serena."Here to see her?"Matthew didn't answer him, walking directly to Serena and carrying her in his arms."Matthew, it seems she is your weakness.""Mind your own business."Leaving behind these words, Matthew held Serena and left.Serena was still running a fever, and the IV had been removed.She now lay quietly in his arms.Matthew lowered his head, glanced faintly, and instructed Nathan to drive.After the car pulled up to Pines Ridge, Matthew took Serena to bed and then called the doctor to come and re-administer the fluids."Jack..."Serena whimpered, her eyes moistening.Matthew's body tensed, his eyes narrowing.Serena h
Serena frowned.He's already sleeping with Mira. Why was he clinging to this piece of marriage contract?Wasn't he supposed to agree immediately, allowing her to make way for his beloved woman?She couldn't understand him.Matthew closed his eyes, calming the anger in his heart. "Serena, don't test my patience."His angry demeanor was something no one would want to witness.He let go of her and, grabbing his coat, headed for the door.Serena went upstairs, sleeping straight through to the next day without any disturbances.When she woke up, she was ravenously hungry.After a simple meal, she grabbed her bag and headed out, planning to buy some things at the mall before visiting Mary.However, as soon as she entered the mall, she spotted Mira.Mira, who had lost her previous nobility, now carried a hint of charm."Serena, it's you," she greeted with a smile, occasionally adjusting her collar.Serena could clearly see the red marks beneath her collar, indicating the enthusiastic encount
Serena was unaware of Mira's thoughts.After shopping, she quickly headed to Mary’s house.Mary had recovered well, and the house was neat and tidy.Originally, she wanted to wait until Mary fully recovered to ask about her mother.However, she was now suffering from Alzheimer's disease, forgetting many things.She might not even remember her own children, so there was no need to go through the trouble.Returning to Pines Ridge, she had some worries.After all, she had said those things to Mira, and if Mira whispered in Matthew's ear, her days ahead might not be pleasant.However, to her surprise, the whole afternoon was calm.Although Matthew had returned, he showed no intention of talking to her, which suited her.In the evening, Tara suddenly called, saying Nina had locked herself in her room for two days and refused to listen to anyone, staying upstairs.Without hesitation, Matthew immediately grabbed his coat.He turned to glance at Serena. "Go with me."Serena was taken aback. T