Chapter 220

Facing Melissa's accusations, Serena was unfazed. She stepped forward, her nose nearly touching Melissa's outstretched finger.

"I've already asked to review the surveillance footage. And honestly, what benefit would I gain from disrupting Cole's engagement party?"

Melissa sneered, her voice sharp. "Oh, the benefits are plenty. If something happened to my son, your husband would continue to hold power in the Larson family. And if something happened to Ms. Arnold, wouldn't your sister be able to get closer to Cole?"

Serena didn't even flinch as Melissa's long nails left shallow marks on her nose.

Before Serena could respond, Hugh walked in, his gaze cold. "If I wanted to control everything, I would have handled it myself. Why would I have my wife resorting to these petty tricks?"

He stepped closer and gently pulled Serena back by the shoulder. Then, he turned his cold eyes on Melissa, his lips curling into a sneer.

He said, "When your son was out street racing, hanging out with his shady friends

at underground clubs, and during every moment you weren't watching him... Do you think I wouldn't take action?"

Melissa's confidence faltered instantly. It was clear she couldn't say anything against Hugh.

Cole was obedient, but once he stepped outside, he was

traveling abroad. With one command from Calvin, Hugh had used his connections to track him down and had

he wouldn't go so

let this slide easily. She couldn't let Serena, who had

a hand on Cole, but I remember your sister still has her eye on

I don't mind letting you

worried. She knew the truth would come out, and she wouldn't be

brows as he pressed her hand down gently. "It's

anymore," Serena said obediently, lowering

her eyes narrowing. She wondered if

moment, Celeste arrived with

someone had sneakily tampered with the custom platform the night

quickly. "Because of that adhesive, we didn't notice the damage

from below. Thanks to

shifted from anger to

done it. In fact, her

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