Chapter 163

Zach's wrist was tightly gripped by Wendy.

"Zach! You know I'm the one who needs a violin the most! You did so much for Serena in the past, but when it comes to me... why won't you show me even a little kindness?"

Tears streamed down Wendy's face, her breath coming in short, ragged gasps- like she was about to have an asthma attack.

Zach hesitated, stopping himself from moving. He found himself torn as he tried to soothe Wendy.

Up ahead, Serena had stepped into the elevator. Hearing the melodramatic scene playing out behind her, she felt no sadness-only amusement.

"Serves him right. So, wishy-washy. In the end, he'll lose everything."

Serena returned to her penthouse apartment.

The moment she lay down, she fell into a deep sleep. By the time she woke up again, only the last warm rays of sunset seeped through the curtains.

Her stomach growled in protest. She had slept through the entire day.

Climbing out of bed, she checked her phone and saw a message from Wynne.

"Thanks for sending the porcelain! My work is going smoothly. Want to grab dinner tonight?"

kiln opening went well. The porcelain for the exhibition-and your personal

Samuel's studio staff had likely

she

into the car, she

car, her eyes

"Are these your mom's..."

they're my replicas. Pretty convincing,

already knowing Wynne's taste in home-style dishes. She planned to take her to

staring at

alive, she'd be so proud to see you carrying on her legacy.

Serena admitted without hesitation. The neon lights reflecting in her pupils were

a long pause, she exhaled slowly. "But first, I have to take back

didn't try to persuade

...

two arrived

in her

"Alicia?"

"Wynne!"

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