The Heir's Secret Bride

Chapter 303

Archer was about to walk into the CEO's office when a soft, pleasant voice suddenly called from behind her, "Ms. Bax, is Mr. Mcdaniel in?"

Archer nearly jumped at the unexpected voice. She turned around to see a woman walking towards her, wearing a light blue mermaid pencil skirt that hugged her figure perfectly. Her makeup was understated but elegant, and her graceful demeanor immediately suggested

a life of privilege.

'Why is she here? Such a beauty!' Archer thought, surprised. "Miss Malvis? Your trip's over?"

Serena nodded slightly. "It wasn't that exciting. I missed this place a bit, so I came back. Is Mr. Mcdaniel busy?"

"Follow me," Archer said, leading Serena to the CEO's office.

As soon as Serena saw Byron standing by the window, exuding calm and grace, a bright smile lit up her face. "Mr. Mcdaniel, long time no see."

Byron turned to look at Serena, a hint of surprise crossing his features. "Miss Malvis?"

"My trip ended early, so I plan to stay in Kleymond for a while. It'll also give me a chance to help Will with some counseling," Serena said with a playful wink. "You're not going to tell me I'm not welcome, are you?"

"Of course not." Byron walked over to the sofa and sat down, instructing Archer to bring in some coffee. Smiling lightly, he said, "If you need anything, feel free to reach out to Archer."

Serena rested her hand on her knee and teased, "Can't I contact you directly?"

Byron smiled but said nothing.

"How's Will been lately?" Serena switched topics smoothly. "Before I left, he seemed pretty stable. I was worried that once I was gone, his condition would worsen. But you know how it is-if I hadn't left, my dad would have dragged me back to marry someone I don't even know." "He's doing fine. You've done a lot."

"That's a relief. I've missed him, though. Would it be alright if I joined you when you go back later?" Serena asked with a smile.

Byron glanced at his watch, frowning slightly. "Not today. I've got other plans."

Serena playfully quipped, "What plans? Rushing home to be with your girlfriend?" She was joking, of course.

in disguise. Serena had seen it all over the news. To her surprise, Byron didn't deny it. Instead, his lips curved

Your girlfriend must be quite clingy. I guess I came at a bad time.

out your living arrangements?" Byron

shook her head. "Why, are you planning to come help

take you

minutes. "You usually work late. It's not the weekend. Are you rushing home for your girlfriend or just tired of me talking too much?" she teased again, flashing him a

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beautiful and charismatic, the kind of woman whose every move felt natural and alluring to both men and women. But Byron's expression didn't change. "The Black Swan

Black Swan? What's

"A cake shop."

He had the driver make a detour to The Black Swan to

two little ones had brought her, her

bad parents weren't exactly uncommon. Still, she had never truly doubted it-until now. It turned out

but she couldn't wrap

away, smashed it to pieces, and then blamed me for not deserving it in

kicked off his shoes and climbed onto the couch, trying to squeeze the sadness

step slower, snuggled up to Maeve's side, silently offering

shook off her bitterness, looking at their sweet faces, her heart softening with warmth. Instead of dwelling on her pain, the joy of being loved and protected by her two sons filled her heart. "I'm fine. But when did you two find out about all this?" Will explained how they had investigated everything. "Dad knew too. He's the one who found out

and was stunned for a moment. 'This was something that had happened over twenty years ågo. It shouldn't

a tall, slender

burying his face in Maeve's lap, wondering, 'Why

their dad, silently positioned himself before Theo, saying a quick sorry in his

Byron

he saw the three of them sitting together.

Theo tighter. "You... you're home early

much going on at the office, so I left early," Byron

Dad. But I'm not a