Jordan had been quietly observing Serena's expressions and noticed that she remained calm from earlier until now, with a slight frown on her forehead.Sometimes he thought Serena liked Matthew, but more often, this woman was too composed, and he couldn't discern her thoughts.Serena picked up the menu beside her and quietly perused it.Even a simple dish had a price tag in the thousands, truly extravagant."Are you pay today?" she asked, looking at Jordan uncertainly.Jordan was taken aback, finding it somewhat amusing."I never have the habit of letting the lady pay. Order whatever you like.""In that case, I won't hold back."Serena indeed didn't hold back, choosing the most expensive items.When the dishes arrived, she picked up her knife and fork and started eating.Jordan held a glass of wine, his gaze always wandering over her.Occasionally puzzled, sometimes resigned, but he never touched the food in front of him.Although Serena ate quickly, her movements were extremely elegan
Serena had already left and arrived at the hospital."Mrs. Serena, your grandmother should wake up soon. Her condition is very good; you don't need to worry," the attending doctor said with a smile as soon as she arrived.Serena forced a smile, "Thank you."Sitting by her grandmother's bedside, she reached out and held the old woman's hand, sighing heavily.She wasn't sure if it was because of her granny's illness or because of a certain man.After spending some time with Mary, Serena still didn't want to go back.It wasn't until evening that her phone rang; it was a call from Nathan."Madam, it's time for dinner. Where are you? I can come pick you up," Nathan spoke cautiously, glancing at the man sitting beside him.The man's aura was terrifying, casting a heavy atmosphere throughout the mansion."No need, I've already eaten outside," Serena replied.Sitting under the fountain sculpture in the square, she suddenly felt pathetic. She had no other friends in Hustleburg, and she was pra
After coming out of prison, the city outside was already aglow with evening lights.She stood still for a moment before taking a taxi back home.The villa was lit up, as if waiting for someone to return.Matthew was sitting on the sofa, and a chilly air permeated as the door opened."Have you eaten?" Serena walked over to him. She noticed a table full of dishes that had gone cold."Full of anger, no appetite for food," Matthew sneered.Serena had figured out how to deal with him when he was upset; he was just like a child and needed to be pacified."How about I reheat the food outside?" She was about to walk toward the table after putting down her bag when Matthew grabbed her wrist.She turned, looking at him in confusion."What is your relationship with Daniel?"Could it be that Daniel was the man Serena couldn't let go of? But Daniel was already married. Would she really be unable to move on from a married man?At the mention of Daniel, Serena's heart chilled. After learning about e
Serena turned her head, a bit aggrieved. Her mood was already bad, and even when she was helping him with the medicine, he still had this attitude.Matthew saw her sulking and, after a moment of confusion, leaned on her neck, stifling a laugh.Even more irritated, Serena asked, "What are you laughing at?"After laughing for a while, Matthew, with his head still against her neck, unexpectedly bit her neck.The bite was light, but Serena's whole body trembled."Matthew!"Matthew ignored her and didn't stop. He lightly sucked on her neck.Serena started to struggle, her face turning as red as a cooked shrimp.Matthew restrained her, his eyes filled with crimson."This is what I want to do."Serena stopped moving, fearing that her struggle might only excite him more.She turned her head in silence, thinking that this guy wouldn't have such thoughts. Now it seemed that she was wrong.After all, Matthew was a normal man.It didn't happen before because there were no women around him.Both o
*Bang*The files in Serena's hands fell to the ground. All the high-level executives were in a state of shock.Matthew's voice was not soft, and they couldn't pretend not to hear.Serena considered herself a very rational person. However, upon hearing Matthew's words, her face flushed with embarrassment. The surrounding glances felt like searchlights, making her uncomfortable.She lowered her head and hastily left.There was a brief silence at the elevator entrance. The high-level executives quickly bent down to pick up their fallen items, not daring to speak.Matthew curved his lips, indifferent, and entered the elevator.The other executives immediately followed.In fact, they were puzzled. Why did Matthew personally go for this negotiation?Previously, he never appeared in person, always having Nathan represent him.They were curious, and it wasn't until they arrived at the other company that they understood.He had deliberately come to stir up trouble.In front of Matthew sat Dani
After work, Serena didn't immediately head back to Pines Ridge. Instead, she found a nearby coffee shop.What did Matthew want to do...She needed to calm down.However, the coffee shop wasn't peaceful either. She saw Alex entering with a woman in his arms.The woman appeared innocent, but there was a touch of worldliness in her beauty."Alex, it's her. The one who rejected you last time and injured you."Pointed by the woman in Alex's embrace, a girl sitting in the corner instantly appeared in front of everyone.The girl looked ordinary, with a slight frown on her forehead.Serena was close to her, but a potted plant obstructed the girl's view, and she couldn't see Serena.There were three scars on the girl's wrist, indicating multiple suicide attempts.Alex noticed the girl, but he didn't see Serena, who was also present.He walked towards the corner with the woman in his arms.The girl showed no fear; she seemed soulless, merely a shell sitting there.As Alex approached, he kicked
Alex also felt uncomfortable.He did want to make trouble for Serena, but it had to be done subtly.If he openly offended someone, Serena could go back and gossip, and that would be the end of the Wilson Family.Although he didn't want to admit it, he currently didn't dare to provoke Serena.The people in the coffee shop, watching the drama, instantly understood. It seemed that this young lady had an even bigger background.The woman, enraged, turned red in the face. Alex could only comfort her, "She comes from a powerful background. We can't provoke her. If you want to vent, we can do it in private, okay? Sweetie, I'll buy you a bag and a necklace later as compensation."Hearing the first half of the sentence, the woman was initially angry, but the promise of buying a bag and a necklace made her eyes light up."Alex, I'm fine. You're still good to me."After saying this, she cast a proud glance at Serena and coldly sneered, "I won't bother with you. You, acting all high and mighty, n
Sophie poured the orange juice into the trash can, got into the car parked nearby after leaving the coffee shop.The driver, who had been waiting, spoke respectfully, "Miss Sophie, are we heading back?"The woman remained silent, absently touching the scar on her wrist.The driver dared not drive, and the car stayed parked for a while.After half an hour, he tentatively asked, "Miss? Are we going back?""What do you think of Serena?" The woman asked softly, seemingly not hearing his words.The driver tightened his grip on the steering wheel. "Mr. Jack would like her, proving she has exceptional qualities. Mr. Jack is about to return. Miss Sophie, you've worked hard for so many years, and he hasn't even looked at you. It's better to give up. Continuing like this will only bring you more pain."His tone was filled with reluctance.The lively and cute girl from the past had turned into someone with severe depression due to a youthful romance."Is that so? Do you also think I'm not as goo