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?

herself anymore, and she told her parents about what had happened in the club

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 do something like

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

upon hearing that, and he

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

would Grayson

into some cult and may drag the family into trouble. She’s been in prison before, after all, and there are all sorts

up with the rich and powerful in her current state? She was most likely acquainted with some gangsters or lawbreakers who used prison as a vacation home.

flared up at the conversation. “How dare she?! If she causes trouble for

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,

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 a lesson!”

have I done to deserve such a lecture?”

else. How can you be so cruel?! You’ve been in prison yet you’ve never learned your lesson! Did you become lawless after getting to know all the terrible people in

probably deserved it. Also, if you think that what happened was fine, why don’t you let your precious daughter

owe it to her! If it weren’t for you, she

she would’ve gotten the lead role without me?!” Serenity snapped, “Stop saying I owe her!

don’t have to talk to

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,

really think he could control her at will? Or was he so out of mind because of his favoritism toward Aria?

of you are welcome here,” Serenity retorted.

to hear that. “How dare

hand with a face full of anger

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