Chapter 6

People born into wealth could easily spot the lack of refinement in Wendy, no matter how hard she tried to please them. It was useless.

Clara didn't like Serena, so she certainly wouldn't like Wendy either.

The moment Serena walked in, Clara immediately redirected her frustration. "What a fool. Can't even keep your man in check, letting some vixen waltz right in."

Zach instinctively shielded Wendy behind him, his voice cold and firm. "Wendy is not a vixen. She's my friend. Please mind your words."

Serena recalled the first time she had come to the Foster residence. Before they had even stepped through the doors, Zach had repeatedly warned her to avoid conflict with his family and to think about the future.

It made sense back then. He was just an illegitimate son who had been reluctantly acknowledged.

But now, he was the undeniable heir of the Foster family. He had the power to protect whoever he wanted.

Wendy's fingers clutched Zach's hand tightly, her eyes filled with admiration and awe-like she was looking at a god.

"Zach, I'm sorry for causing trouble."

Zach felt a deep sense of satisfaction at her words, but when he turned his gaze toward Serena, all he saw was her calm, unreadable expression.

He had spoiled her too much, letting her grow willful and stubborn. She never backed down or compromised.

Whenever she was upset, she would put on that cold, unreadable expression and shut him out completely. She wouldn't let it go until she got her way.

But this wasn't the place for her to throw a tantrum. He couldn't just let her do as she pleased.

"Rena, stay here with Wendy for a bit. I'll be right back."

Pulling his hand from Wendy's grasp, Zach turned and headed upstairs to the study.

Clara sat on the couch with an air of elegance, but her eyes were filled with scorn.

"Serena, I really underestimated you. You must have remarkable patience to endure all this just to marry Zach and be a part of the Foster family."

Serena had no interest in wasting her breath. "You must be joking, Mrs. Foster. I'll go make something for Mr. Foster Senior."

She rolled up her sleeves and walked into the kitchen.

small gesture of gratitude from her. After this, she and the Foster family

to follow her but hesitated at the last moment. Something flashed in her eyes as she reconsidered her

A place like the kitchen, meant

a loud slap echoed through the

the spatula, to

bolted down the stairs and was

what are

stairs, both of them

gift

brought a guest home for dinner, and I welcomed her. But tell me, what is the meaning of giving me a fake bracelet? Is she mocking me, implying I don't deserve

business arrangement. There had never been much love

she had only given birth to a daughter, while the mistress he kept

had taken over Foster Group and secured his position as its

mocked Clara behind her back, saying it was only a matter of time before

her a replica

I didn't! That was the gift you gave me! I picked the most expensive one. How could

she had chosen what she thought was the best piece from her jewelry box, hoping

the broken emerald bracelet

won at an auction. There had been a

he had given

on the ground was obviously

to Serena, suspicion flashing in his eyes. "Did you

was taken aback. Before she could respond, Wendy had already burst

sharing everything I have with you. If you liked the bracelet, you could have just taken it...

flared. "Zach, do you believe I

he gently patted Wendy's back. "Enough," he said to Serena. "Grandpa is hungry.

was clear-he believed

let out a bitter laugh. "Then call the police.

Zach's expression darkened.

Neal's voice broke the tension in

the frail old man. Despite everything, she couldn't bring herself to go against him. Quietly, she walked over and helped

Serena had cooked

so thoughtful, Serena. You know exactly what

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