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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, then deliberately blocked the other employees from entering, ensuring she had the elevator to

doors closed, she turned to Zach with a sugary smile. “Mr. Foster, why didn't you bring your

is just my sister. My girlfriend... is someone else," Zach responded without missing

Sarah hadn't named names, yet Zach had immediately assumed she was referring to

knew Zach and Wendy were practically joined

up, but Zach's quick clarification had killed

interest, she turned away, unwilling to embarrass

silence.

fell

content. She had no desire to

they reached their floor, they headed toward

went their separate ways at the entrance-Sarah led Zach inside while Serena turned toward

voice rang out.

would

stiffened for a moment. Was Serena really planning to avoid him

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

rejected him emotionally. Was she going to reject

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