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Chapter 14

It was truly a ridiculous spectacle.

Serena couldn't stand such foolish heroism and walked straight toward Hugh.

"Are you busy?" she asked.

"There's an issue with the speech," Hugh responded.

The sharpness in Hugh's eyes softened the moment he saw Serena.

Hugh, with his broad shoulders, stepped back to shield Serena from the chilly night air while gently placing his hand on her shoulder.

"The break is almost over," he said.

"Okay. I'm looking forward to your speech in the second half," Serena replied.

Out of the corner of her eye, she caught Zach looking at her with concern while still protecting Wendy.

Zach wanted everything. How disgusting.

With that thought in mind, Serena purposefully leaned closer to Hugh.

quickly regained his composure and led Serena back

with another prominent figure nearby, the

a subtle, warning glare,

conversation, but it was clear the two were of similar standing, and

second half, Hugh, as the CEO of Larson

quieted down, and Hugh stood confidently under the

"This is our

in identifying roads. and vehicles. Other individuals with disabilities can use its simple computing system to check if certain routes are

to explain

reception for the general public, Hugh

stage, Serena listened

describe the features for people with disabilities as he spoke about the future and the Integration

ago. Years ago, when she and Zach were starting their own business, they did the same thing-presenting their products and

then, she had just escaped from Javerton City, broke and with nothing to her name. Zach, born

city streets, knocking on doors, trying to secure investments that could barely reach ten thousand to

a tree, drenched in sweat. But even then, with just a smile exchanged between them, it felt like they had all the strength they

And now,

spotlight, Hugh was speaking confidently, and the investments had

venue seemed to hum with the sound of cash flowing in. Old memories, bitter

felt lost in thought. She couldn't help but wonder what the point had been of following

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