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.

approached Serena. "I'll have Victor

Serena remained silent.

moved as if to add something, but he ultimately turned and left without

Serena headed out,

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

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

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

her hand hovering over the menu. "Why do you

years is a long time to love someone.

back, offering

fades, so does the need

about the

Someone reported it, and the higher-ups are taking it seriously. That's why

"When can I leave?"

no desire to stay in Alderburg, the city that reminded her

might have

investigation, but I don't want to stay in Alderburg. Is

by her question

"Okay."

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