Chapter 264

The crowd erupted instantly, voices overlapping in excitement.

"As expected of Mr. Larson-ten million in one go!"

"This is the first time I've seen Mr. Larson being so generous because of a woman. What kind of charm does Ms. Jansen have?"

"Why so bitter? I think they're a perfect match-handsome and beautiful. Mr. Larson clearly has good taste."

Countless socialites and wealthy ladies fixed their eyes on Serena, eager to see what kind of woman could tame the cold-faced tyrant of the business world.

...

In the shadows of the hall, Wendy clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms until crescent-shaped wounds bled freely.

She listened as everyone around her sang praises for Serena and Hugh, her eyes burning with jealousy.

So, she was the real Mrs. Larson all along the thought hit her like a slap.

She had actually gone to complain to Mrs. Larson about her own husband.

Had Serena been mocking her all along? Had she always seen Wendy as nothing more than a ridiculous clown?

Not far away, Zach walked over, his steps heavy with defeat. The waves of well- wishes for Serena felt like knives slicing into his heart.

just wanted to get

"Wendy, let's go."

enthusiasm, Wendy followed him, both of them silently retreating from

doors shut behind them, Wendy caught a final glimpse— Serena, dressed in an exquisite gown, standing beside Hugh as he led her onto the stage to

Was she only ever meant to look up at her from

...

the leather seat, rolling down the window as the rushing wind whipped her hair

silent rage-his foot pressing harder and harder against the

the city, as if mirroring the jealousy surging in his chest. His grip on the steering

her voice broke through the

has been treating us like clowns, playing us for

were so worried she'd ruin herself by becoming Hugh's mistress. But in reality? She had already

was already fooling around with Hugh back

why would a man like Hugh suddenly marry her? Even I, living

and higher, even the cold wind

she really been

her Rena in that soft, affectionate voice, had her heart already belonged to Hugh

untouchable in his

A title.

the Larson family's reputation or that he was marrying a woman from

Why was it Serena and Hugh in the end? Not Serena and

mind, pressing down like a heavy tide,

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