Chapter 126
Serena walked right up to Hugh and stopped when she was directly in front of him. She softly called his name a couple of times but received no response.
Although he stood rigidly with his back straight, his gaze fixed on her, it seemed like he didn’t hear her at all.
“Mr. Larson?”
She waved her hand in front of him, and only then did Hugh slowly snap out of his daze.
Realizing he had been staring at her for too long, he quickly averted his gaze, clearing his throat with an awkward cough.
“I’m just a bit tired after finishing up work.”
It wasn’t because Serena’s outfit looked particularly stunning today.
Serena, completely believing his excuse, didn’t think much of it.
She simply rubbed the back of her neck, uncomfortable with how her hair was styled. She wasn’t used to having her hair styled so tightly up without a formal gown.
But Ruth had said this style highlighted her features and made her look even better. Serena couldn’t tell the difference but felt a slight chill on her neck.
With that thought, she quickly slid into the car.
Behind her, Hugh’s gaze lingered on the pale skin of her neck. His fingers clenched, and he slowly sat beside her, turning his face away.
Serena glanced at his sharp profile, then absentmindedly touched her face.
She thought, “Why is Hugh acting like this? Is my outfit really that strange?”
She couldn’t shake the feeling that Hugh was avoiding her, almost as if he didn’t want to face
her.
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The two of n arrived at the dinner party.
Hugh simply instructed the staff to have a gown ready for Serena, without needing any further. adjustments to her makeup.
As Serena walked into the venue, arm in arm with Hugh, the bright lights illuminated her silver satin gown. They highlighted her perfectly sculpted features, and when she gently lifted her eyes, her long lashes fluttered.
Everyone turned to look at them, and whispers immediately spread around the room.
“She’s the kind of woman who deserves to stand by Hugh’s side…”
Such a perfect match. They look amazing together.”
The compliments from the crowd were endless, and everyone seemed to be genuinely. impressed, unlike the awkward gatherings at previous events. People were open and gracious.
Serena glanced around and noticed that the guests were mostly from families closely associated with the Larson family. Many of them frequently interacted with the Larson Group.
She turned her head to Hugh, a bit confused. “Is this a private event?”
“I forgot to tell you,” Hugh replied casually.
He cleared his throat a few times, trying to hide the awkwardness of his earlier distraction.
He explained, “Today, we’ve only invited prominent people from Javerton, along with those who have close ties to the Larson Group. There are also a few family members here. It’s a pretty casual gathering.”
“I see,” Serena said, finally understanding.
“You don’t have to worry about anything tonight just enjoy yourself,” he added with a reassuring smile.
“Got it.”
The two exchanged a few more words in low tones.
Meanwhile, people nearby were observing them closely. Some were surprised at how gentle Hugh was with Serena, while others took note of her appearance for future reference.
Since it was a private event, everyone mingled freely, more for casual conversations than formal introductions. It felt less like an event for networking and more like a chance to catch up and strengthen relationships.
Serena didn’t mind keeping her identity under wraps, especially given the current situation.
Hugh was soon surrounded by a few businessmen, and Serena took the opportunity to step away and rest.
That was
n she received a call from Howard.
“Sarah is right outside the event entrance. As her sister, you should hurry up and let her in!”
Serena hesitated for a second before quickly coming up with an excuse to decline. “The signal’s bad. I’m ending the call.”
Then, she hung up the phone immediately.
She was certain there was a reason Hugh hadn’t invited anyone from the Jansen Group to this private event, and she wasn’t going to interfere.
Charter 12)
However, just as she was about to reach the lounge area, a server approached her and said, Someone is looking for you outside.”
“I know,” she replied, thinking it was probably Sarah again, the one who always showed up
uninvited.
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