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.

that the four years with Aaron would turn out to be some of the most draining of her

as exhausting as the day of her father's funeral when she unexpectedly saw Tyler and Bella in the

Serena succinctly explained the mysterious allegations

saying the company's accounts are clean, and this is just a malicious

"Exactly!"

out a card. "Here's my bank card. If

his cautious demeanor. "No

and

deposit, Serena smiled, "I'll leave

a bright smile lighting up his face,

him, completely unaware of

Aaron's deep-set eyes were fixed on

sheen, making her look otherworldly, almost like an

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