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Chapter 69

Serena turned and walked away without hesitation.

Zach had planned to go to Jansen Group to discuss the business deal, so he stepped forward to match her pace.

"Serena, did you badmouth me in front of Mr. Larson on purpose? Are you trying to keep him from associating with me? Or are you just afraid he'll find out about the 13 years we spent together?" he asked.

"You really think too highly of yourself."

They stepped into the elevator together. As soon as the doors slid shut, leaving just the two of them, Serena let out a soft, amused laugh instead of getting irritated.

"I'm just Hugh's 'mistress.' Why would he care about my past? I don't have the power to make him pay attention to me. And you, the mistress' ex-boyfriend, should probably give up on trying to climb your way up."

As Serena finished speaking, Zach's expression turned sour.

Just then, the elevator stopped again.

What good luck.

Zach,

to Zach with a sugary smile.

sister. My girlfriend... is someone

hadn't named names, yet Zach had immediately assumed

was that obvious. Everyone knew Zach and Wendy were practically joined at

Serena up, but Zach's quick clarification had killed

she turned away, unwilling to embarrass herself any

silence.

elevator fell

She had no desire to waste words on

they headed toward the conference

conference room. They went their separate ways at the entrance-Sarah led Zach inside while Serena turned

had barely taken a step when Zach's voice rang out. "Aren't you the one handling today's business meeting

would be

moment. Was Serena

Zarena Group to Jansen Group wasn't just about business. It was also a way to help Serena solidify

rejected him emotionally. Was she going to

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