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Chapter 48
“T’ll go, but let’s get me thing straight. Zach isn’t someone you should mess around with. You guys had no sense of timing when you spoke before him today.
cobably already annoyed. If this ded doesn’t go through, I’mudone working with them for good,” Serena sald.
Wah that, she tumed and walked out without another wood.
Howard’s wine stopped her before she could leave
There’s a gift bay at the front desk downstairs. The anten family has prepared in specifically for Mr. Larson. After you get back from the hospital, drop it off at Larson Group And while you’re at it, mention the project too.”
How.convenient
Serena didn’t bother rephing. She just pushed the door open and stepped out.
The sharp bang cut off whatever else Howard had to say
see that? That’s how she talks to you. She’s so rude!“.
Sarah scoffed. “Dad, did you see
Howard let out a cold sort. “Focus on getting closer to Mr. Cole, Doce Larson Group changes hands, we won’t have to put op with her anymore!”
Cutside, Zach was tending to Wendy, but he’d heard everything. He had come today to make things right with Serma, so there was no way he was letting this deal go up in flames. “Mena, 111 Lake Wendy to the hospital first After that —”
Wendy interrupted, “I’m sorry, Serena I shouldn’t be having an asthma attack at a time like this. I’ve ruined your collaboration with Zach… feel terrible. It’s all Zach’s fault. He was just too worried about me.
“Wmw, you’re having an asthma attack and still managing a monologue? It’s a true medical miracle,” Serena remarked.
Serena almost felt like ghing Wendy a round of applause for that performance
Zach frowned deeply and said, “Since you’re clearly fine, there’s no need for me to tag along to the hospital. The other things to do
Serena had no patience for this nonsense. She turned to leave, and her heels clicked sturply against the floor as she walked away.
Zach moved to follow her, but Wendy grabbed his sleeve in a death grip.
“L_I can’t breathe. Zach, help,”
“Wendy!” Zach’s lace paled. He imediately scooped her up and rushed toward the elevator.
inside, Serena watched as Zach sprinted toward her with Wendy in his arms
“Hold the doors! Wendy is —”
Serreached out and pressed the close button
The doors slid shut before Zach could reach them, and the elevator descended
Natalie was startled. “Ma, jarisen, that woman seem like she was in serious trouble…
“Helox With Zach these, she won’t die.”
It wasn’t the first time Wendy had pulled the asthma card
ck when Serena had sponsored Wendy, she’d already known about ber condition. Because of that, she’d even researched asthma in detail.
hma attack was nothing this act Wendy was putting on. But Zach, blinded by love, couldn’t see the difference.
Thinking about it now, it seemand that Zach loved Wendy more than he had ever loved her.
Serena’s breath batched for just a second. Natalie looked like she wanted to say something comforting, but the elevator doors slid open before she could.
Serena stepped out, back to her unud sharp and composed sell.
“You should go ahead with your work. I have somewhere to be
After giving Natalie instructions, Serena picked up the gift box from the front desk and headed straight for Larson Group
Serena strode directly to the front desk when she arrived at Larson tiroup
*I’m here to delaer somelang,” she said.
The receptionist said, “I’m sorry, but without an appointment, I can’t let you upstairs. However, you can register here first
Serena wasn’t surprised the pulled out her phone, debating whether to message High, Before she could decide, a voice dripping with mockery rang out behind her. “Well, well. So, you can’t get in? Sarah asked,
Started, Serra’s fingers slipped, and she accidentally sent the message.
She turned to see Sarah sauntering over, clad in a skintight black–and–red strapless dress with bold and dramatic makeup.
With each step, het sky–high heels clicked against the floor. She barely spared Serraglance before tilting her chin at the receptionist.
