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.
had been expecting Serena to explode with
looked around the space she had lived in
It felt hollow.
in separate rooms, everything in her space had been paired-toothbrushes, towels, stuffed animals, pajamas,
a black garbage bag and stuffed
but with all the maids busy in the garden, no one noticed
had just stepped out of his car. He rushed into the living room and straight up the stairs,
his bedroom, she heard Wendy's tearful voice. "Zach, I should move out... Those flowers..." She coughed
Your health is what matters most. Stop crying. Look at you, all teary-eyed like
voice filled the room, each word cutting
the last of her things and zipped up her suitcase. Just as she
"Rena, you—"
when he saw the empty closet. "Where are
her lips. "Isn't it normal to replace old things with new
that
their marriage certificate next week. Once that happened,
only natural for her to replace things. Besides, she had come back to the villa, just as he had asked, to take care of
didn't think too much about it. Pushing aside his unease, he stepped forward, his hand moving to ruffle her
Why don't you take the next few days to shop and relax? I already had Morton find a suitable place for Wendy. She'll move out next Monday. After that, everything in my room will
Serena sighed inwardly.
calm. "Zach, after we get married, do you still plan on
up marriage herself, Zach felt reassured. He bent slightly, meeting her
don't cause
"Alright." Serena nodded.
be jealous. She wouldn't
return to the hotel, an unexpected
had spoken-Zach was to bring
of Zarena Group, Zach's status within the Foster family had skyrocketed. His father, Kendrick Foster, who had once refused to acknowledge him, had transformed into a kind and doting parent. He often praised Zach as his
she couldn't avoid. The Fosters didn't know her
I'm a little nervous. Do you
Wendy's cheeks flushed as she glanced at Zach, who
brought his assistant when he returned to
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