Chapter 10

“As long as you don’t do anything illegal or commit any serious crimes, how could I be disappointed?” Serenity said. After putting on her shoes and socks, she got up and walked toward the small square table.

Jackson watched the back of her figure with a smile, and an inexplicable light flashed in his eyes. He whispered softly, “I hope you won’t be disappointed in the future.”

***

Aria had been anxious ever since the night at the club. After all, Heiden had acted so strange that night, and he had not appeared on the set the next day. Two days later, even the director had been changed.

The production team had no idea about the reason for the change, however, Aria somehow felt that the director had been replaced because of Heiden’s actions. She thought about it further and became afraid that it might be related to Serenity.

A few days later, she heard that Heiden had been injured and hospitalized, and she was stunned to learn that his right hand had been crippled. If she remembered correctly, Heiden had slapped Serenity with his right hand that night.

Aria panicked immensely. What was going on?!

Heiden’s change of attitude toward Serenity right after answering the phone that night and his fate after that seemed strange. Was it just a coincidence? Or could Serenity really have someone powerful behind her?

If Serenity really had such powerful support, why would she be sweeping the roads in misery?

she told her parents about what had happened in the club

he learned that Aria had tricked her elder sister into drinking with another man, he immediately gave Aria a stern look. “How could you let your sister do something like that?

a drink. Besides, Aria is doing it for the family. Our family’s future depends on Aria’s success. We can’t

that, and he

herself a powerful man again?” Aria asked. “Otherwise, why would Heiden let her go? He’s

Grayson know?!

in, “You’re her father, so you should ask her. If she really does have powerful support, she should at least tell the family! I’m afraid she’s into some cult and may

hook up with the rich and powerful in her current state? She was

flared up at the conversation. “How dare she?! If she causes trouble for the family again, I will break her legs!”

had cooked a meal and was waiting for Jack to come home to eat. While waiting, the doorbell rang, and she opened the door only to see her father, stepmother, and half-sister.

of them stormed straight into her home as Grayson questioned her aggressively, “Did you befriend any terrible people while you were in prison? Let

I done to deserve such a lecture?” Serenity looked coldly at

you have someone break Heiden’s hand? He only asked you to drink with him and didn’t do anything else. How can you be so cruel?! You’ve

you let your precious daughter Aria be an escort instead? She can drink with the men herself instead of trying to trick

to her! If it

without me?!” Serenity snapped, “Stop

for anything. You don’t have to talk to

quickly comforted her daughter and looked at Serenity with displeasure. “Don’t take it out on your sister, Serenity. Your dad just doesn’t want you to go astray. If you end up in jail again,

you. Don’t get Aria involved because of this, okay? Try ruining Aria’s future

found Grayson’s demands ridiculous. Did her father really think he could control her at will? Or was he so out

You may leave. None of you are welcome here,”

hear that. “How

raised his hand with a face full

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