Chapter 31 Never Crossing the Line
The following day, Serena woke up and found herself in Hamison’s arms once more.
Did she sleepwalk again last night?
Maybe i was because the hadn’t fully adjusted to the new environment, causing her sleepwalking episodes to occur more frequently. It seemed she needed to adapt quickly to avoid disturbing him every time
She slowly lifted her head, her soft gaze falling on his sharply defined features, which were as perfectly sculpted as a work of art. He was so stunning that it was hard to look away.
Without thinking, she raised her slender finger and traced along his handsome face while he was still asleep
A man ke Harrison really made it hard not to fall for him
Just as her finger was about to touch his eyebrows lightly, the words she had told herself the day before soddenly echoed in her ears, to that instant, her hand froze in mid–dr
Although the distance between her finger and his striking features was mere inches, it felt like they were separated by mountains and rivers–impossibly far away
She regained her composure and quickly withdrew her hand.
However, a warm, large hand grabbed her wrist the next moment.
Harrison slowly opened his eyes, his voice low and hoarse as he said, “Mrs. Spencer, whatever you want to do, just do it boldly. There’s no need to be so sneaky”
Serena’s face flushed with embarassment, and her words became flustered. “L. I don’t want to do anything. I just want to get up.”.
She pulled her wrist free from his grasp and quickly sat up, deliberately creating a slight distance between them.
“Don’t worry, Mr. Spencer. I’ll always remember our relationship and never cross any boundaries.”
Harrison raised an eyebrow, then sat up, his gaze deep as he looked at her with a teasing smile. “Our relationship? What do you think our relationship is?”
“We’re in a mutually beneficial contractual marriage, Serena replied decisively without hesitation
Has expression darkened slightly as soon as she finished her sentence, and his fists clenched involuntarily. For some reason, hearing her say this made him uncomfortable, even
But Serena paid no attention to his emotions and continued, “I’ll go wash up now. I have to go to Linden Group later.”
She then lifted the covers, got out of bed, and headed toward the bathroom.
In the dining room downstairs, the two of them sat quietly at the breakfast table, the air filled with an inexplicable and awkward tension.
Serena occasionally glanced at Harrison, trying to gauge his mood. He seemed a bit upset. Why was that? She hadn’t done anything to provoke him, had she?
Her bowl of warm catmeal was almost empty, and Serena picked up a napkin to gently wipe her mouth.
Then, she said softly, “I’m done eating. I’ll head our first”
As she stood up, Harrison’s cold and firm voice interrupted her, “Don’t forget about the family dinner tonight. Be sure to come back early to change your clothes.”
The door quietly closed behind her, and Serena’s figuregradually disappeared from view. Soon after, Harrison also stood up and lett the table, his steps slightly heavier than usual..
Holly, observing them from the side, was filled with confusion. Everything had been fine last night, so why were they so distant this moming?
After leaving the villa at Cowley Bay, Serena returned to work at Linden Group as usual
However, upon arriving at her department, the found her workstation piled high with clutter, and the people around her were looking at her with curious, knowing glances.
She took a deep breath and calmly asked, “Who did tha?“
After a moment, Serena repeated, “Who did this?”
“It was nur” Naomi walked out of her office, her face full of arrogant defiance.
“Serene, you’er fired. From now on, you’ll no longer be an eruployer of Linden Group. Pack your things and leave immediately”
Serena scoffed, her vok e sharp as she retorted, “You’re firing me? What makes you think you have the tight to do that?
“In the project imunuper, your dart superior. Do you think I don’t have the right to fire qui replied, her words biting
The Fastute project is mine. I’ve brought profits to Linden Group. Based on that alone, you have no reason to fire me.” Serena stood her ground, meeting Naomi’s cold, haughty
Nazani sorrend, her eyes full of contempt, “My dad now controls Linden Group Tran fire you witli just one word. Even if you’re dissatisfied, you’ll have to swallow İL”
Serena clenched her fists, lart votre laced with anger. “You’re abusing your power for personal revenge.”
“And what if Larsi?” Navel stepped closer, her tone condescending. “Weren’t you quite arrogant yesterday? Didn’t you have people teach me and my mother a lesson? “deretu, diner you’re so capable, why don’t you have that old man take care of your for the test of your life? What are you doing at Linden troup? Women like you, with nothing bat looks, arm only good for sleeping around
Serena condfo’i hold back any longer. Without hesitation, she slapped macross the face in front of everyone.
Haveni wes raught off guard, ler eyes flashing with shock
The people around them were stunned, their minds rating with questions.
