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Chapter 96

As the evening sun dipped below the horizon, Serena stepped into the Jansen residence,

The manent she walked in, her eyes landed on the man sining alone on the couch.

Zach was dressed in a crisp shirt and tailored slacks, his sleeves rolled up just enough to reveal his strong forearms and a gold watch. He sat there in silence, watching her.

The last rays of sunlight filtered through the windows, casting, long shadows between them, as if drawing an invisible line that separated two people standing on opposite sides of a world That was no longer the same.

Silence hang heavy in the air

Howard stepped forward, playing the role of the peacemaker. With a seemingly gentle gesture, he took Serena's coat and hung it up for her.

Serena eyed bis untusual behavist and casually slipped one hand into her pocket.

In reality, Howard used the moment to say in a hushed tone, "We're about to collaborate with Foster Group. You'll have to cross paths anyway, so talk to him now and apologize to keep things smooth for the future."

"I refuse. I already said I don't want any unnecessary ties to him"

Serena had no intention of giving Howard the satisfaction.

Just as she was about to leave, Howard grabbed her arm to stop her.

with Zach and apologize, you can secure

isn't he your ex? You spent over a decade with him. What's wrong with having a meal with him again? just

Use your relationship with him, and get me that project!" The more Howard spoke, the angrier he became. Frustrated, he

stumbled

to steady

Rachel and Sarah were eagerly waiting for a show She

echoed through the room, crystal clear. "The your

grim. He couldn't believe

Howard stormed forward, reaching for

sidestepped him with

missed the step by

the floor hard, and he screamed in

his side and helped him up. Seeing his legs trembling from

turned to

father! How could you do

Serena goreder

panicked, he wouldn't have tripped in the first

was unharmed, Zach slowly withdrew his hand. His gaze

instead of competing with Foster Group on merit, you would rather bacter your

on the verge of

as cold weat buke out across his

what I mean! Serena was just

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