Chapter 33

Olivia froze for a moment, clearly not expecting Serena to challenge her so openly. But soon, a look of disdain flickered across her eyes.

She really thought that just because Aaron personally picked her up, she was the lady of the house now.

"The kitchen isn't prepared for a sudden visit," Olivia remarked bluntly.

"Then make it again!" Serena replied, pouring the soup down the sink.

Seeing the soup discarded, Olivia's temper flared. "Ser—"

A cold voice cut through the tension, "If she says redo it, then redo it. No need for all this chatter."

Olivia turned, stunned, to see Aaron standing there.

Was Mr. Vance really siding with Serena?

It seemed impossible, but as an employee, Olivia knew better than to protest

further. She simply nodded and retreated to the kitchen.

"I'll have Victor pick you up at

Serena remained silent.

as if to add something, but he ultimately

Serena headed out, ignoring

quickly, "I'm sorry about last night. Everything happened so suddenly,

had texted her, reminding her she had forgotten to tell him she was back

Samuel said, pulling out a chair for her. His Adam's

paused, her hand hovering over the menu. "Why

a trace of melancholy in his eyes. "Seven years is a long time to love

back, offering no

fades, so does the need

out anything about the company's alleged

the higher-ups are taking it seriously. That's

"When can I leave?"

desire to stay in Alderburg, the

you might have to stay in

with the investigation, but I don't want to stay in

was taken aback by her question and

"Okay."

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