Chapter 254

Wendy choked on Serena's words.

Zach quickly regained his composure. Taking a closer look, he realized that aside from Wendy's tear-swollen eyes, there wasn't a single scratch on her. His brow furrowed deeply as he withdrew his hand.

Wendy grabbed his arm, disbelief flashing across her face. "Zach, do you only believe Serena? I—I had an asthma attack yesterday! I still feel weak today, that's why I-"

"You seem to have plenty of strength when making excuses. Doesn't look like you got hit at all."

Zach brushed her hand away and stood up, his expression remaining indifferent.

Tears welled up in Wendy's eyes, but he didn't spare her a glance. Without an audience, they meant nothing.

She pressed her lips into a tight line, not daring to push her luck any further. Meanwhile, Zach walked straight toward Serena.

"Serena, I know you wouldn't really hurt Wendy. About yesterday—"

"Stop right there." From a distance, Serena observed him before signaling for the parking lot security guard to come over. "I have nothing to say to you. I'm in a hurry for work and don't have time to waste on this nonsense."

"But, Serena-"

"Mr. Foster! Ms. Jansen has made it clear she doesn't want you near her. Please keep your distance."

time, quickly stepping in

in this neighborhood. Others have every right to keep their distance from you. If you

of Crestview Bay were far

didn't hesitate for a moment she got into her car and

rooted in place, his nails

was slipping further and further away,

his head, his cold gaze fixing on Wendy, a silent threat gleaming in his

really happened when Rena

Alicia stood by the conference room door, watching

back by 10 minutes for you.

shake off. Thanks for

deep breath, pushing aside all thoughts of Zach and Wendy before stepping

turned to

mattered more than

later, the

All that remained was to launch the projects and

and Chris were

Serena realized she

sure if she had missed any

phone buzzed with an incoming call.

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