Chapter 48

The private investigator raised an eyebrow, "I'm Rock Sullivan. Nice to meet you."

Serena glanced toward the restaurant behind them. "Shall we go in?"

"Sure."

Rock followed Serena into the restaurant with an air of confidence, showing no signs of intimidation.

Once they were seated and had ordered their food, Rock got straight to the point, "So, Serena, tell me what's going on."

His ease and directness reminded Serena of her younger self-full of energy and ready to tackle anything with enthusiasm.

Back then, she was vibrant and persistent, even during those three years of chasing Aaron. Despite being repeatedly turned down, she never gave up. So when her drunken confession one night was met with success, it felt like a dream. It wasn't until Aaron returned from abroad and acknowledged their relationship that the weight she'd been carrying finally lifted.

would turn out to be some of the most draining

her father's funeral when she unexpectedly

her focus to the present, Serena succinctly explained the

saying the company's accounts are clean, and

"Exactly!"

"Here's my bank card. If you could transfer a thousand dollars as

his cautious

her phone and transferred the amount to

deposit, Serena smiled, "I'll leave

satisfied," he assured her, a bright smile lighting up his face,

softened as she watched him, completely unaware of the sleek Maybach parked on

Maybach, Aaron's deep-set eyes were fixed

were bathed in a golden sheen, making her look otherworldly, almost like an ethereal being. The way her smile lifted

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