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Killian gave Serena a knowing grin when he saw Serena’s ear wiggle. "We managed to clear your name completely and prove you had absolutely nothing to do with that trashy video. In fact, we even flipped the whole narrative back to your delightful stepsister and made her the target instead."

That certainly piqued Serena's interest, if the way her gaze snapped back to his was any indication.

One delicately arched brow quirked upwards as she regarded him with a newfound spark of curiosity. "Oh? Do tell..."

Killian leaned back slightly and made himself more comfortable on the edge of the mattress, sensing he finally had her full attention. "Well, it's a bit of a long story, filled with delicious revenge and retribution," he began. "How about you get your cute butt out of this bed, get dressed, and come downstairs with me for a late lunch?

Serena eyed him suspiciously for a moment as if debating whether it was worth the effort to leave her cocoon of misery.

Finally, she gave a small n