Chapter 2

It’s January in Velvetwood, and the place is blanketed with snow.

Just as Seraphina was preparing to leave, she received a message from Peterson Miller, her boyfriend. He wanted to meet up and had attached the address of a nearby coffee shop.

This was unlike Peterson, and after some thought and a glance at the time, Seraphina decided to meet him.

She left her apartment, and it was just a five–minute walk to the agreed coffee shop. However, when she pushed open the door, Peterson was nowhere to be seen.

She sat down casually and was about to make a phone call when someone suddenly appeared in front of her. Seraphina looked up and saw Edith Whitman.

Velvetwood’s circle of celebrities was small, and she had met Edith a few times. She knew that Edith was a member of the Whitman family from Sunburst City, in charge of the family’s overseas business in Velvetwood. Edith always came off as indifferent.

Edith sat across from Seraphina, her expression deadpan. “I’m here in place of Peterson.”

Seraphina sensed something was off and checked the time, then said, “Well then, spit it out, Ms. Whitman.”

“Peterson is returning to our home country with me.” Edith looked straight at Seraphina. “We plan to get married this year.”

Seraphina’s face didn’t show the reaction Edith was hoping for. Instead, she burst into laughter. “So, you’re here to tell me he’s been seeing you behind my back, right?”

“We’re adults, there’s no need to beat around the bush.” Edith took out a check from her bag and slid it across to Seraphina. “This is Peterson’s compensation to you.”

Seraphina picked up the check, counted the digits on it, then squinted her eyes. “Two hundred thousand dollars? Given your current financial status, isn’t that a bit stingy?”

Edith looked at her with disdain. “For someone like you, Ms. Bennett, this sum should be substantial. And with your capabilities, there are plenty of opportunities out there waiting for you.”

“You’re right.” Seraphina surprisingly agreed. “Should I thank you for praising me and reminding me of this, Ms.

Whitman?”

Looking at Seraphina now, Edith’s expression remained the same, but her breathing quickened involuntarily.

Seraphina was naturally beautiful. Although her makeup was flawless, what truly captivated people was her radiant face beneath it. She was very charming and not tacky at all. In short, she was a woman who could.

look beautiful however she wanted.

momentarily stunned and before she could speak, the coffee shop door was pushed open. In the gust of

Seraphina and Edith sitting together, and his expression

the sofa, looking at him and smiling leisurely.

strode over and pulled Edith up.

still water, “You’re

his grip on Edith’s wrist so tight that his knuckles turned

when she saw his expression, she nodded. “Hmm, she’s done talking. Is it your

Chapter 2

his eyes deep and complex, his breath uneven, but

checked on the time and said, “I don’t have much time. If you have something to say,

at Seraphina’s fiery eyes

have nothing to say?” Seraphina didn’t want to waste more time. She got up.

shop’s entrance, but Peterson reached out and grabbed

didn’t stop, and Peterson pulled her back until her down

that reached her thighs, highlighting her stunning figure and revealing

her allure.

scoffed, looking at Seraphina. “I’ve never

laughed at this, her lips curling up slightly, and every part of her face

a sigh. “After all, it’s not my fault that I’m pretty.”

jacket, pushed open the door, and stepped into the snowy

outside.

think you

he shrugged off Edith and walked out

go, Edith’s face

leaving the coffee shop, Peterson just stood at the

and when he betrayed

bitterness.

red–rimmed as he watched Seraphina walk away, before turning and

direction.

other hand, walked down the street with grace, drawing gasps and praises from

and Edith

February, in Starhaven, Agency A.D revealed a drug scandal involving a bunch of rich kids in Velvetwood. The story was investigated and reported by journalist Seraphina.

the year,

buildings in the central business district were quiet, but on the 26th floor of the Reynolds Group,

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