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Chapter 127

Serena hesitated for a moment, but the constant buzzing of her phone was relentless.

Howard's calls came one after another, vibrating so hard that her fingers went numb.

How annoying.

Irritated, she finally decided to step outside to deal with Sarah.

As Hugh's wife, no one would stop her from coming and going as she pleased.

As soon as Serena stepped outside, Sarah strode up to her in a striking red gown with a forced smile. "Serena, you finally came to get me. I've been waiting outside forever!

"You look gorgeous tonight. I... I came because Dad specifically asked me to attend. He thought this private event would be a great opportunity for me to meet new people and build. connections-maybe even help you get some business deals in the future."

Sarah scrambled for a compliment and an excuse, but that was the best she could come up

with.

inwardly. "Help

be a miracle if Sarah wasn't plotting to steal them

really so important to you that you'd lower

the time to lower yourself and beg me, you'd be better off securing projects for

Group.

mother and father so they don't stir up trouble, and try to build a proper relationship

that, Serena turned to

took a step forward, she suddenly locked eyes

hoped to use this private event to get closer to Hugh and secure a few business

to his surprise, he ran

nothing more than

you," he blurted out without thinking. Serena's

not worthy of being here? And yet you

tugged at Zach's sleeve and gave Serena a gentle smile." Zach, don't

You're so close to

in a good word for him,

"There really are a lot of

me, you're all sharp-tongued and aggressive. But now that you do, suddenly, you're all smiles

stiffened, stung by Serena's words, but she didn't dare retallate. If Zach couldn't secure a big project soon, he would be forced to return

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