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.

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

we look into

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

Chandler to shiver

situation settled, Hugh stayed by Serena's

first light of dawn crept

opened her eyes, immediately seeing Hugh beside her. He

came.

the sheet. She was excited by his presence yet worried

circles were heavy. And he was still in

for taking up

shattered by her casual remark. Did she only

had gathered last night. Thinking of the untouched knife lying on the

still think it's fine to drink whatever is put in front of

that drink, she wouldn't have

arrived in time, Hugh didn't even want

was safe since it was brought by

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