Under the night sky, the outdoor lounge area was bathed in soft light. A small and intimate cocktail party was taking pler
Some guests sipped their wine while others engaged in quiet conversations
Serena was not fond of such gatherings, and after having just clashed with theen’s family, she had no desire to exchange more words with them.
At that moment, all she wanted was to find a quiet place
interrupt him, she quietly set down her wine glass and slope
from the noise. She tumed her head slightly and saw that Harrison was occupied with a phone call. Not wanting to away unnotkel
Lydia noticed Serena leasing alone. Her eyes flickered as she put down her own glass, ready to follow, just then, Evelyn approached her, gracefully holding her two–toned Ragdoll
Upon seeing her, Lydia immediately greeted her respectfully, “Ms. Spencer.”
Evelyn glanced at her with an indiferent expression. Her ter carried an unspoken chill when she asked, “You know Serena?”
A ripple of enesestimmed within Lila. Her expression grew somewhat unnatural as she was uncertain whether she should respond. “There’s no need to be afraid. Just tell the truth” Evelyn gently stroked the cat’s far, though her voice held a trace of impatience.
“you have a gruder against her?
Lydia nodded and said. “Back in school, she was always flirting around and even tried to steal the guy liked, couldn’t stand it, so taught her a few lessons,”
Her voice was filled with resentment toward Serena, and she deliberately twisted the truth. “Oh, and she has a cousin. When she was living in her uncle’s home, she constantly bulled her cousin She’s absolutely we have no idea what Mr. Spencer sees in her ”
Hearing this, Evelyn let out a sott, mocking laugh and said slowly, “A woman ble her must have used some bewitching tricks to make Harrison fall for her.”
Lydia’s face was full of indignation.
“Ms. Spencer, you mustn’t let that wretched woman into the Spencer family. If she marries Mr. Spencer, she’ll turn all your lives spside down.”
Evelyn sighed softly, her gaze revealing a hint of helplessness. “Harrison and I have never been on good terms. Do you think he’d listen to me?” Lydia became anxious
Game anxinus. “Then what should we do?
Abrief silence followed.
Evelyn lifted her eyes to Lydia and asked in a calm vnice, “ts there anything Serena is afraid of?”
Lydia thought for a moment before replying. “Tonce heard her cousin mention that she’s terribly afraid of cats”
Upon hearing this, Evelyn lowered her gaze to the Ragdoll cat in her arms, a knowing smile slowly forming at the corners of her lips. She whispered, “It we can’t drive her away then at least we can give here lesson.”
Serena walked into the secluded gazebo in the backyard. As she looked up, she saw a bright full moon hanging high in the night sky.
The scher glow cascaded down while the stars twinkled. For a brief moment, her mind felt exceptionally clear, and all the frustrations she had been feeling seemed to fade away.
Just as she was enjoying the peace, an eerie me suddenly shattered the tranquility.
The sound carried an unsettling quality. A chill crept up her spine, and goosebumps spread across her skin. Her face turned pale as fear gripped her, and she hurriedly stepped out of the b
However, before she could get far, a furry figure dried out from the darkness and brushed against her ankle,
Seeing that it was a cat. Seven panicked and stumbled backward. Losing her balance in her high heels, she jell straight into the cold waters of the lake.
Flailing in the water, she splashed frantically, hier panicked wokerising.
“Help I can’t win.”
Meanwhile, hidden in the shadows, Evelyn and Lydia exchanged a triumphant glance.
Evelyn watched Serena struggling in the lake, feeling a rush of satisfaction. She thought to herself, “Serena, how dare you embarrass my father in public? This is the price for
arked, secretly reading in her misfortune “Serena, you think you can marry and the above me? Dreamon,” she thought.
With that, the two of them quictly wild to the shadows.
just then, a mad passing by the backyard caught sight of the struggling figure in the lake. Het ryes
widened in shock and pante
Meanwhile, Harrison had just finished his call When he turned around, he realized that even was now to be seen.
Ha bowwi furowed stigladly as he perpated to call her. Before he could dial, Marcus approached.
“Unch Harmon, ar you looking for Auni Serena!
Harrison gave a faint rod and asked in a low motor, “Did you see where she went?
Matrin erplini, “I just saw her heading toward the backyard”
Hearing this, Harrison was about to leave the party to look for her. However, before he could take a step, a maid rushed over in a pan. “Mr. Spencer, surething terrible has
happened Mrs. Spencer has fallen into the Lake!
The moment be beard this, Harrison’s expression turned grim, Without hesitation, be strode toward the backyard with long, urgent steps. Mars, who had overheard, quickly set down his wine glass and followed closely behind
