Chapter 29
voice in spped Serena out of hey thoughts. When she formed toward him, his gaze won fixed on the passing scenery.
His woke waxcalıy. “The Larvons are all two Evel,viveting up one mess after mother in private”
Serena paused for a moment, considering his mention of regret.
she ever regretted anything, it was wasting years foolishly waiting for ach, convinced that one day Wendy
by would leave them alone
“Lakui’t regret it,” she said, leaning against the window a neon lights blasted past like taking memories. “The Jansen family isn’t much different. Besides, marrying you has brought me plenty of benefits. Eve taken advantage of you, so why would target it?”
Taking antagh
So that was it. She didn’t regret marrying hun because he was useful to be.
Hugh happed his fingers restlessly against his knee.
When his family ignored him or threw cold remarks his woare, he could face it with indifference. Is the ruthless battlefield of business, he remained calm and composed.
But every word Serena said made his mind go on an ovendtive.
Before he could dwell on it, she spoke again. “Neither of our families is easy to deal with, but at least we can rely on each other. This is a marriage of convenience. We don’t need lawe, but we can still be Lumily.
“You standup tou me in the Jansen family, and I accompany you back home. We don’t have to win arguments against them, as long as we can find some peace in each other’s
“Having a place where you can feel at ease that alone makes life easier to live, don’t you think?‘
As Serena spoke, something stirred within her, and she turned to face him.
Hugh turned as well, and their eyes met
Serena gave him a gentle smile.
Hugh felt her familiar face overlap with the Serena he remembered from chilkhood. So many years had passed, yet she was still the same–gentle, and kind.
And now, she was right here beside him. In the quiet of the car, the invisible distance between them seed to shrink.
The car rolled smoothly into Crestview Bay. High pulled up to the entrance and walked her to the door
“Thave work to do at the office. Let me know if you need anything.”
“Working this late? That’s tough,” Serena said. She waved at him before stepping inside, closing the door behind her.
Once inside her penthouse, Serena pulled up Hugh’s office address and ordered him a late–night meal. She remembered he hadn’t eaten much earlier.
After placing the order, she turned her attention back to business. She reached out to her connections in Javerton City, searching for potential partnerships for the Jansen Group
After a round of discussions, Greenfield Group was the first to extend an offer. They had high regard for Serena’s capabilities and sent over a contract without hesitation.
Even after years of only building her career in yellowbrook city, she could still secure high–profiledeals for Jansen Group in Javerton City without breaking a sweat.
Meanwhile, Sarah hadn’t managed to land a single deal in a month. If the Jansen Group stayed in Howard and Sarah’s control, It was only a matter of time before it collapsed.
What a waste of her mother’s hard work.
Het pare hardened as she locked in the date for the contract signing with Greenfield Group.
Just then, the doorbell rang it was the property management statt, delivering a late–night meal to her door. “Mr. Larson ordered this for you and asked us to deliver it.”
“Thank you”
Serena accepted the warm meal, slightly surprised. A small smile curved her lips. “Perfect timing–I was just getting hungry.”
Across the city, Hugh stared at the takeout on his desk. Serena even left a note when placing the order. “Drink more water.”
He set the documents aside, deciding that eating was the priority.
Under the glow of the city lights, miles apart, they both sat by their windows, eating in silence. Yet, a quiet warmth filled their hearts
The next morning, after finalizing the contract with Guernfield Group, Serena headed straight to Jassen Group. She strode into Howard’s office and threw the contract onto his
desk.
“It’s fine lot Sarah jo step downs.”
