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Chapter 65

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The table was filled with an array of exquisite dishes.

Howard wared Serena over with a warm smile. "Come and sit down. Rachel has made all of this for you as a welcome back feast. Try some."

"Serena, these are some beautiful clothes I've picked out for you. You're representing Jansen Group now, and appearances matter. Take a look, and see if there's anything you like," Rachel said while gesturing toward the mountain of shopping bags stacked on the couch.

The styles of the clothes weren't visible, but the luxury brand logos emblazoned across the bags were impossible to miss.

Rachel had dearly gone all out this time.

Sevena gave a half-hearted nod and sat down indifferently. She picked at her food and took a few bites.

Rachel placed a freshly poured bowl of soup in front of her. "Serena, if Sarah and Cole end up together, you'll have a sister in the Larson family to support you. It's a win-win situation, don't you think?

mother's memorial placed back in the family chapel. Once that's done, any tension between you and Howard will be smoothed over. Then, as sisters, you and Sarah can work

picture beautifully. It sounded grand, seamless,

touched the bowl, as if she had gently smoothed out every ripple before it could

table smiled as if everything was falling into place. But Serena felt nothing

adult years had nothing to do with her. It

now miraculously willing to compromise-all for a chance to cling to the Larson family. It

hesitation, Serena shoved the steaming bowl of soup

my mother's

so-called elders runding that place are corrupt to the core, and the ones hiding behind closed doors are just as bad. A filthy place like that is unworthy of my mother's name. I won't let her memory be tied to it forever and remain trapped in that

her words, Serena pushed back her

thinking of Sarah and Cole, she forced herself to smile and grabbed Serena's hand "It's my fault. Let's not talk about this today. Sit down and have

two were holding back more than she expected. What else

sat back

no time shifting the conversation

can secure it, your position in

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