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.

who arrived late, exchanged a glance with the departing group

Larson, should we look into

Serena inside the room. "Find out who had the audacity to lay a hand on my wife in Javerton

causing Chandler to shiver involuntarily and quickly order

the situation settled, Hugh stayed by Serena's bedside

the first light of

immediately seeing

came.

the sheet. She was

was still in his suit, looking as if he hadn't

for taking up

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

mind flashed back to the photos Chandler had gathered last night. Thinking of the untouched knife lying

it's fine to

it weren't for that drink, she wouldn't

hadn't arrived in time, Hugh didn't even want to

the water was safe since it

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