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.

arrived late, exchanged a glance with the departing group and walked over to

should we look

on Serena inside the room. "Find out who had the audacity to lay

Hugh grew increasingly terrifying, causing Chandler to shiver involuntarily and

the situation settled, Hugh stayed by Serena's bedside

and the first

slowly opened her eyes, immediately seeing

came.

sheet. She

was still in his suit, looking as

for taking up your

eyes was shattered by her casual remark. Did she only think

had gathered last night. Thinking of the untouched knife lying

it's fine to drink whatever is put in front

that drink, she wouldn't have ended up

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

assumed the water was safe since it

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