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
Serena looked around the space
It felt hollow.
Zach had always slept in separate rooms, everything
grabbed a black garbage bag
all the maids busy in the garden, no one noticed
Zach had just stepped out of his car. He rushed into the living room and straight up
bedroom, she heard Wendy's tearful voice. "Zach, I should move out... Those
They're just flowers. If she likes them, she can plant them again. Your health is what matters
each word cutting through her heart like
her things and zipped up her suitcase. Just as she
"Rena, you—"
saw the empty closet. "Where are
her lips.
about that felt off to
promised her they would get their marriage certificate
as he had asked, to take care of Wendy. It could only
stepped forward, his hand moving to ruffle her hair
days to shop and relax? I already had Morton find a suitable place for Wendy. She'll move out next Monday. After that,
Serena sighed inwardly.
married, do you
up marriage herself, Zach felt reassured. He bent slightly, meeting her gaze,
be jealous, and don't cause trouble. Be
"Alright." Serena nodded.
jealous. She
to the hotel, an unexpected call
grandfather, Neal Foster, had spoken-Zach was to bring Serena back for a family
the Foster family had skyrocketed. His father, Kendrick Foster, who had once refused to acknowledge him, had transformed into a kind
dinner was a battlefield she knew she couldn't avoid.
Do you think your family will like
seat, Wendy's cheeks flushed as she glanced at
assistant when he returned to the Foster
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