Chapter 127
Serena hesitated for a moment, but the constant buzzing of her phone was relentless.
Howard’s calls came one after another, vibrating so hard that her fingers went numb.
How annoying.
Irritated, she finally decided to step outside to deal with Sarah.
As Hugh’s wife, no one would stop her from coming and going as she pleased.
As soon as Serena stepped outside, Sarah strode up to her in a striking red gown with a forced smile. “Serena, you finally came to get me. I’ve been waiting outside forever!
“You look gorgeous tonight. I… I came because Dad specifically asked me to attend. He thought this private event would be a great opportunity for me to meet new people and build. connections–maybe even help you get some business deals in the future.”
Sarah scrambled for a compliment and an excuse, but that was the best she could come up
with.
Serena smirked inwardly. “Help me get business deals?”
It would be a miracle if Sarah wasn’t plotting to steal them instead.
Sarah, is this party really so important to you that you’d lower yourselfi
to get in? If your have the time to lower yourself and beg me, you’d be better off securing projects for Jansen
Group.
“Keep an eye on your mother and father so they don’t stir up trouble, and try to build a proper relationship with the Larson Group. That way, maybe one day you’ll be able to step through these doors properly.”
With that, Serena turned to leave.
But as she took a step forward, she suddenly locked eyes with someone familiar.
Zach had just arrived with Wendy.
He had originally hoped to use this private event to get closer to Hugh and secure a few business de….., saving himself from being constantly summoned by Neal.
But to his surprise, he ran into Serena here.
After all, she was nothing more than a disgraceful mistress.
“This isn’t a place for someone like you,” he blurted out without thinking.
Serena’s fingers curled slightly.
She thought, “I’m not worthy of being here? And yet you and Wendy are?”
Before she could respond, Wendy tugged at Zach’s sleeve and gave Serena a gentle smile.” Zach, don’t say that to Serena. If Mr. Larson brought her here, then he must have his reasons.
“Serena, Zach has always thought about you. You’re so close to Mr. Larson–surely, you
wouldn’t mind putting in a good word for him, right?”
Serena scoffed. “There really are a lot of clowns tonight.
“When you don’t need me, you’re all sharp–tongued and aggressive. But now that you do, suddenly, you’re all smiles and sweet words?”
Wendy stiffened, stung by Serena’s words, but she didn’t dare retallate. If Zach couldn’t secure a big project soon, he would be forced to return home.
The Fosters had never liked her and would do anything to get rid of her.
She had no choice but to do whatever it took to secure a deal for Zach and ensure she could stay in Javerton. This time, she couldn’t afford to offend Serena.
Nearby, Sarah had just about given up hope of getting inside. But when she overheard the conversation, an idea struck her.
If she sided with Serena, maybe Serena would take pity on her and bring her inside.
With that in mind, she quickly stepped forward. “Ms. Smith, don’t flatter yourself. Serena is fair–she hasn’t even used this party to benefit her own company. Why would she go out of her way to help Zach?
“Have you even looked in the mirror? A country bumpkin like you, straight out of the countryside, actually has the nerve to waltz in here and latch onto the wealthy. The socialites inside wouldn’t even want to breathe the same alt as you.
Serena paused for a moment, slightly surprised.
Sarah taking Serena’s side for once was unexpected. It was almost as if she had suddenly turned over a new leaf.
Meanwhile, Wendy was livid. She had tolerated Serena because she needed something from her, but she couldn’t understand what gave Sarah the right to look down on her.
She clenched her fists, her voice dripping with fake sweetness. “So what if I came from the countryside? At least that’s better than being the daughter of a mistress.”
Chapter 128
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