"When are you departing?" he asked, jolting her from her thoughts.Serena looked up at him, slightly puzzled. "Immediately after dinner," she replied, contemplating if she had unknowingly done something that prompted his question."Alright, I will drive you back to your apartment," he informed her.Just as his phone rang, Alex's face mirrored the same anger he had displayed when he threw his phone. Ignoring the call, he continued eating. After what felt like an eternity, with the caller persistently dialing over and over, he finally picked it up."Why have you been avoiding my calls?" a high-pitched female voice screeched through the phone, capturing Serena's attention.Upon hearing the woman on the phone continuously hurling offensive insults at Alex, Serena winced, wondering why he never responded to her messages in the first place.In an attempt to not frighten Serena, Alex closed his eyes, struggling to control his anger. "Pearl, what do you want? What is it that you truly desire
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