Emma scrunched her face in disgust at my ridiculous smile.

I couldn't control my laughter. Even if Emma didn't describe it, I could imagine how confused Aaron's expression was at that time. He had finally come across a tough opponent. He wanted to use the same tricks he played to drive Yana away, but Emma didn't fall for his schemes.

"Miss Reid."

All of a sudden, I heard a courteous voice, and my smile froze. I did not turn around until I completely wiped it off.

As expected, Serene Forbes finally approached me.

When our eyes met, the both of us maintained a perfect, polite smile. We looked like old friends who had been on good terms since forever. It was impossible to tell that we were love rivals instead.

of the guests

commendation as I raised my glass of

Serene replied, without any hostility hidden beneath her smile. "Miss Reid, I heard you've started a law firm. Our company has encountered something

a blessing or a curse, I couldn't avoid it. Although I managed to escape

to Serene, and that after leaving Hendrix, I now had to rely on the woman beside him for business. If I did not accept it, it would mean that I was petty, which

Now that Serene had delivered

beaming, "Miss Forbes, you are too polite to extend this opportunity to me. I have never been capable since young as I was under my grandmother's care. After marriage, I was shielded

paused, looked up to search for Fabian

and got through the sea of people. He sauntered over and stood still behind me. "Miss Reid, what can I do for

yourself or assign anyone in the company to do it.

different, nonchalant tone when I said "anyone", as if I didn't take Serene's case seriously. I also raised my volume so that everyone could

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