Chapter 197

Dressed in a trench coat, Bernard's face was dark as he leaned against the wall.

"I didn't expect to run into such a mess right after dinner. It looks like Javerton City's thugs aren't any better than those in Marven City."

"Mr. Blake, there was no need for you to step in yourself. Your safety...'

Bernard simply waved a hand dismissively. "Why else would I learn martial arts if not for moments like these?"

"You're the one who saved Serena?"

Hugh's usually immaculate suit was slightly disheveled, his hurried steps betraying his anxiety. He strode straight to the door and glanced inside to check on Serena.

He then turned his gaze toward Bernard, who was surrounded by bodyguards.

"I was just passing by."

Bernard tilted his head, noticing the genuine concern in Hugh's eyes. Only then did he gesture for his men to leave.

departing group and

should we look

the glass, landing on Serena inside the room. "Find out who had the audacity to lay a hand on my

air around Hugh grew increasingly terrifying, causing Chandler to

situation settled, Hugh stayed by Serena's bedside

fell, and the first light of

slowly opened her eyes, immediately seeing Hugh beside her. He

came.

blanket unconsciously gripped the sheet. She was excited by his presence yet worried about

was still in his suit, looking as if

taking up

by her casual remark. Did she only think she was taking

back to the photos Chandler had gathered last night. Thinking of the

fine to drink

drink, she wouldn't have

in time, Hugh didn't even want to imagine the

was safe since it was brought by the

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