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.

Serena to explode with rage, but Serena...

bedroom, Serena looked around the

It felt hollow.

Zach had always slept in separate rooms, everything in her space had been paired-toothbrushes, towels,

black garbage bag and

and forth, but with all the maids busy in

her last trip back, Zach had just stepped out of his car. He rushed into the living room and straight up the stairs, not

bedroom, she heard Wendy's tearful voice. "Zach, I should move out... Those flowers..." She coughed

them again. Your health is what matters most. Stop

room, each word

her things and zipped up her suitcase. Just as she

"Rena, you—"

the empty closet. "Where

faint smirk curling on her lips. "Isn't it

Something about that felt

had already promised her they would get their marriage certificate next week. Once that happened, their relationship

she had come back to the villa, just as he had asked, to take care of Wendy. It could only mean

much about it. Pushing aside his unease, he stepped forward, his hand moving to ruffle her hair like he always

few days to shop and relax? I already had Morton find a suitable place for Wendy. She'll

Serena sighed inwardly.

do you still plan on taking

marriage herself, Zach felt reassured. He bent slightly, meeting her gaze, amusement

jealous, and don't

"Alright." Serena nodded.

be jealous. She wouldn't make a

an unexpected call came from

to bring

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

every family dinner was a battlefield she knew she couldn't avoid.

little nervous. Do you think your family

the passenger seat, Wendy's cheeks flushed as

when he

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