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Chapter 8

Two and half hours later, Serena stepped out of Javerton City Airport and got into the Jansen family's car,

It was only then that Zach's message came through.

"Where are you? Why didn't you go back to the hotel? The courthouse is still opra, just head there, I'll be there soon!

Serena scoffed, her lips curling into a cold smile. Without hesitation, she blocked Zach on everything.

Zach had been waiting for her reply, but after a long time, nothing came. His brow furrowed tightly. Serenahad always responded to his messages instantly. Lately, her temper had been worse than ever.

He called her, but the moment the robotle voice came on, he fore

Serena had blocked him before, but back then, they were still in the honeymoon phase. It was just a playful act after a lovers' quarrel, a way to get him to coher

for such games. Sliding his phone back into his pocket, he dismissed the thought.

in Javerton City, Howard had prepared an elaborate welcome dinner. Though no outsiders were invited, several of the pansen family's elders

graceful, her face full of warmth. There wasn't a trace of the cold cruelty beneath her gentle

same woman who had pushed Serena into a swimming pool just

three days, leading her with chronic health issues. Serena

You've been gone for so many years. Your father and I have missed you so

out, Intending

touch. "Don't call me

she walked

Rachel's smile froze.

behind her, Sarah Jansen's face was full of disdain. "You really think you're the heiress of the Jansen family?

stopped.

her thigh over a

hesitation, Serena raised her hand and slapped Sarah across

sudden that Sarah didn't even have time to dodge. She

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