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?

not keep it to herself anymore, and she told her parents about what had happened in the club that day.

listened to Aria’s story about what had happened at the club, and when 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

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

face sank upon hearing that, and

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

Grayson

powerful support, she should at least tell the family! I’m afraid she’s into some cult and may drag the family into trouble. She’s been in

more she felt that it was possible. How could Serenity hook up with the rich and powerful in her current state? She was most likely acquainted with some gangsters or lawbreakers who used

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

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.

home as Grayson questioned her aggressively, “Did you befriend any terrible people while you were in prison? Let me warn you! If you dare to do anything that’ll hurt the family, I’ll teach you

such a lecture?”

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 been in prison yet you’ve never learned

probably deserved it. Also, if you think that what happened was fine, why don’t you let your precious daughter Aria be an escort instead? She can drink with the men herself instead of trying to trick me into

it to her! If it weren’t

without me?!” Serenity snapped,

to talk to Dad like this,” Aria said with a pitiful and

“Don’t take it out on your sister, Serenity. Your dad just doesn’t want you

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

he could control her at will? Or was he so out of

won’t apologize. You may leave. None of

furious to hear that. “How dare you?!”

with a face full of anger and tried to hit

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