Chapter 173

In the dimly lit restaurant, the three of them had placed their orders, and then silence descended again. The atmosphere suddenly turned chilly.

Joy glanced across the table at Serena and Samuel, reminding herself of the true reason for their outing today.

"Hey, big brother, Serena," she began casually, "next week is the anniversary celebration for Alderburg University. Are you both planning to go back to your alma mater?"

Samuel looked surprised. "Next week is the anniversary celebration?"

"Yes, didn't you know, big brother? Serena, you didn't know either?" Joy asked, a hint of surprise in her voice.

Serena nodded in response.

Alderburg University held some of her most cherished memories, as well as her most painful ones. She had only returned once since graduation that day she intended to finally say goodbye to Aaron.

both go back," Joy suggested, "it would be a good chance to

shake her head, he said, "If Serena's not going, then I won't

cheeks flushed as she lowered her head,

I'll be giving a speech as

was taken aback. "Oh,

too. You've been cooped up at home for too long; it'd be good to get some

to give Samuel a chance, she nodded, agreeing it was

face lit up with a smile as she linked arms with Serena,

shoulders. After dinner, Samuel dropped Joy off at her university before taking Serena home. On the drive, neither of them spoke. Samuel struggled to find a topic. Serena, to him, was like the moon in the sky. He had always admired her from afar, and now that she

even more cautious.

ten minutes, "the division of shares has been settled. From today onward, L.S. Entertainment is no

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