Chapter 257

Serena moved so quickly that Chandler didn't even have a chance to catch up.

He stood in the doorway, his gaze shifting between her retreating figure and Hugh, who still seemed unwilling to let her go.

"Should I go after her?" he asked.

"Let her be."

Hugh chuckled. The breakfast she'd brought had warmed more than just his stomach-it warmed his heart too.

Besides, with dinner plans already set, there was no need to hurry.

Serena, on the other hand, rushed into the elevator. If she wanted to keep her evening free for dinner, she had to wrap up the rest of her tasks as quickly as possible.

Time flew, and soon, evening arrived.

She had just finished packing up and was ready to leave when her phone suddenly rang.

It was Natalie.

"Mr. Jansen wants you back at Jansen Group immediately. It's about a company project. He said it's urgent."

Natalie wouldn't sound this anxious unless Howard was breathing down her neck.

Serena glanced at the time. If this was just another one of Howard's usual tantrums, it probably wouldn't take long to deal with.

sent Hugh a quick message before

...

the office.

blocking every project we've

documents on his desk. "Did you say something

Serena didn't flinch.

from me could change Larson Group's decisions? Instead of pointing fingers,

only made Howard

do? If we weren't capable, why

to Hugh and figure out what's goingon?

Howard was really testing

brow furrowed as her patience finally

my project, I'll handle it. If it's

me."

walk out on me?" Howard's fury erupted as he slammed

command, his

words made it clear-they expected her to go to the

tense standoff stretched on until Natalie pushed her way

waiting

name was mentioned, no one dared block

out a quiet breath of relief,

But just as she

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