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?"
 
 was another message from Samuel. "The kiln opening went well. The porcelain for the exhibition-and
 
 Samuel's studio staff had likely already left
 
 she decided
 
 her porcelain pieces into the car, she headed to
 
 got into her car, her eyes landed
 
"Are these your mom's..."
 
 they're my replicas.
 
 taste in home-style dishes. She planned to take her to a newly opened
 
 however, kept staring at
 
 craftsmanship is just as good as your mom's. If she were still alive, she'd be so proud to see you carrying on her legacy. Don't you ever think about
 
 neon lights reflecting in her pupils were
 
 slowly. "But first, I have to
 
 grip but didn't try to
 
...
 
 arrived at the
 
 entrance, Wynne suddenly stopped in her tracks and
 
"Alicia?"
 
"Wynne!"
 
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