"That was supposed to be my question to you! How dare YOU!" Serena rubbed her hand and smiled slightly,
"Do you not understand the status of the Harrington family? If Grandpa Richard were to hear you talking like this, can you imagine the consequences? Even if Matthew is unwell, he's still Matthew HARRINGTON! I had hoped you'd wise up after Nina's rebuke, but it seems you've kept your stupidity."
Samantha, her face still stinging from the previous slap, covered it in shock and now had Serena pointing at her.
Her emotions swirled with humiliation, unwillingness, and resentment.
"BITCH!" she made a move to retaliate, but a commanding voice rang out, putting an end to the altercation.
"Stop!"
Samantha turned her head in disbelief and looked at Stephen, she was being bullied now, or being bullied by Serena, a hick, who was she to tell her to stop?
However, shortly thereafter, Stephen moved to Serena's side,, he forced out a fake smile, "Have you met Mr. Richard?"
Mr. Richard's status was so high that not many people in the whole city had ever met him.
If Serena had met him, it meant she hadn't been forgotten in that family.
That's why she deliberately and intimately called him Grandpa, just to use his authority to shock them.
Serena looked at him weakly without denying it. Stephen's heart was ecstatic, it seemed he had guessed right!
"Serena, come and sit down." Stephen's attitude had softened, and he glared at Samantha, who was still in shock.
Samantha's angry tears fell directly into her eyes, and her brother Alex, who was sitting on the couch, immediately stand up.
"Dad, can't you see that Samantha is been beaten? Why do you still favor that bitch?"
Even though his mouth said like that, he couldn't stop looking at her pretty body. His heart instantly itched and his eyes burned!
He'd wanted to fuck her for a long time!
But Stephen didn't care about anything else, right now profit was all that mattered and said, "That's Samantha talking too much!"
On the other hand, Michelle sat on the couch and didn't move, she had known for a long time that profit was all that mattered to this man.
When he loved Serena's mother, Eleanor, he could watch Eleanor get raped by someone else just because Eleanor's stunning beauty could bring him profit.
He's thoroughly self-centered, which is why Michelle needs to strategize for her daughter's future. She wants to ensure that she and her daughter had a support system to rely on instead of depending on this heartless man.
"Samantha, come here." She spoke, her eyes filled with pain.
Angry as she was, Samantha covered her face and walked over in resignation.
"Since you know Mr. Richard, you should know Jordan, remember what I said last time?" Michelle rubbed Samantha's head, her voice light, a smirk tugging at the corner of her mouth.
Serena raised an eyebrow, sometimes she admired Michelle, a woman who could bend the rules, how could she have given birth to these two stupid sons and daughters!
She pursed her lips in unconcerned reply, "Jordan has returned home, his favorite place is the Ignite Spirits Bar."
Serena ruffled her hair, that's what she heard from Nina.
A hint of skepticism crossed Michelle's eyes and her brow knitted.
"Keep me updated on Jordan's whereabouts from now on," she instructed Serena.
Serena's misty eyes didn't answer, enjoying the anxious look on their faces.
Michelle was about to press for more information, but Stephen's excitement interrupted her, "Good girl! Serena, I knew you could do it! Your beautiful face was meant to be adored by men. Don't worry, I'll find you a good man when that wastrel Matthew is dead."
Serena's eyes looked different, she didn't like people talking about Matthew like that, he was her husband. And he hadn't given her a hard time about it.
And she didn't trust this greedy father. The good man, he said, was probably those old men who had business interests with his company.
Samantha scoffed on the side, her heart growing more and more resentful as she saw her father's attitude towards Stephen, her nails digging deep into her palms.
Suddenly!
The corner of her mouth turned up when she realized that Alex had put something in the water Serena was drinking.
Serena!!! You're DONE!
During the meal, Michelle had been trying to test Serena and Richard's true relationship but was met with Serena's clever responses."Samantha will go back with you later and meet the Mrs. Tara and Miss Nina first."Michelle's tone held a veiled threat, and Serena's hand paused briefly while holding her fork, her eyes carrying a trace of coldness.Serena's hand froze on her fork for a moment, holding back the cold light in her eyes."Samantha just had a confrontation with Nina.” she added evenly. “And Nina has already made it clear that she'll SLAP her again if she sees her. Oh, of course If she really wants to go and humiliate herself, just back with me.""Serena!" Michelle slammed her bowl onto the table,the atmosphere grew heavy, thick with tension.She didn't count the fact that Serena had just hit Samantha, but the other party spoke with barbs, could it be that she really didn't care about the old villain's death?The air was dull for a moment, the smell of gunpowder."Michelle,
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