Chapter 5

Clement suddenly said, "Ms. Jansen, have you ever considered joining Turner Group? I can offer you—"

Before he could finish, Serena's rejection rang out, loud and clear.

"No!"

Watching her slender figure disappear, a flicker of something flashed in Clement's eyes-admiration, maybe even a hint of intrigue.

...

Another task on her checklist was completed.

Serena rested at the hotel for half a day before heading back to the villa, only to find the garden in complete disarray.

Wendy was wearing Serena's clothes, draped in an expensive wool shawl, acting like the lady of the house. She was instructing the maids to uproot the well-tended flowers.

The moment she spotted Serena step out of the car, her eyes gleamed with satisfaction.

She hadn't even gotten the chance to send a video to provoke her, yet Serena had already rushed back, unable to hold her frustration.

Perfect.

With a bright smile, Wendy greeted her cheerfully. "Serena, what brings you back? Zach said you'd be staying at a hotel for the next few days. He told me to make myself at home."

She covered her lips and coughed softly. "It's my fault. My body is just so sensitive. I can't stand pollen. I even made Zach stay up late taking care of me. You're not upset with me, are you?"

Serena's gaze swept over the wilting flowers, her expression cold and indifferent.

After she left Zarena Group, Zach worried she would be bored. Knowing her love for gardening, he had gathered rare flowers for her. Some had been so delicate that it took her months to nurture them and get them to bloom.

The day the first flower bloomed, she had sent Zach a picture, telling him she wanted to use them for her wedding bouquet.

Now, they were nothing but rotting dirt.

"Good job. Keep going." She retracted her gaze and headed upstairs.

She had been expecting Serena to explode with rage, but Serena... was

Serena looked around the

It felt hollow.

always slept in separate rooms, everything in her

a black garbage bag and stuffed everything

made five trips back and forth, but with all the maids busy in the garden,

back, Zach had just stepped out of his car. He rushed into the living room and straight up the stairs,

past his bedroom, she heard Wendy's tearful voice. "Zach, I

just flowers. If she likes them, she can plant them again. Your health is what matters most. Stop crying. Look at you, all teary-eyed like

filled the room, each word cutting through her heart

packed up the last of her things and zipped up her suitcase. Just as she did,

"Rena, you—"

he saw the empty closet.

smirk curling on her lips. "Isn't it normal to

that

would get their marriage certificate next week. Once that happened, their relationship

villa, just as he had asked, to take care of Wendy. It could only mean that she wasn't upset about

he stepped forward,

know you're upset. Why don't you take the next few days to shop and relax? I already had Morton find a suitable place for Wendy.

Serena sighed inwardly.

was eerily calm. "Zach, after we get married, do

He bent

don't cause

"Alright." Serena nodded.

wouldn't be jealous. She wouldn't make

could return to the hotel, an unexpected call came from the

Foster, had spoken-Zach was to bring Serena back for

Foster, who had once refused to acknowledge him, had transformed into a kind and doting parent. He often praised

she couldn't avoid. The

Do you think your family will like

in the passenger seat, Wendy's cheeks flushed as she glanced at

never brought his assistant when he returned to the Foster

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