Chapter 49
“Sarah Jansen, Sarah said.
“So, you’re Ms. Jansen. Mr. Cole will be available shortly. Step this way, please.” The receptionist smiled warmly and signaled for someone to escort her.
sarah lifted her chin with a stong grin as she glanced sideways at Serena,
*I looks like you’re not exactly the Larson family’s favorite, Serena You can’t even get through the door, while I–an outsider–can walk right in ”
Serena was speechless. Being able to go upstairs didn’t make anyone any more important.
Serena had no interest in Sarah’s petry gloating, nor did she care about whatever insignificant business she had with Cole
Without sparing Sarah a second glance, she made her way to the lounge
Sarah’s eyes flickeredwith annoyance “Hmph Keep acting indifferent, Serena Let’s see how long you’ll be stuck wasting down here while I’ll be going-”
“Ms Jensen.” Chandler’s voice rang out from near the elevators.
Sarah’s smirk widened, she lifted her chin even higher and said, “That’s me. What are you waiting for? Take me up.”
Chandler spared her a glance. “And you are? You must be mistaken.”
Without another word, Chandler brushed past her with a cold expression. He walked straight to Serena and stopped in front of her. His demeanor shifted in an instant, and be became more polite and respectful.
you to come in person, Ms. Jansen. Next time, just call me, and I’ll send someone down to receive you right away.”
didn’t expect you to
No worries, Is Mr. Larson available? Serena asked.
“He’s still in a meeting, but he’s asked me to escort you up. Please, step this way.”
Semafollowed him through the security gates and stepped into the CEO’s private elevator without hesitation.
Sarah stood rooted in place, her fists clenched tightly. Her eyes were brimming with rage as she glared at the receptionist. “What are you waiting for? Let me in now!” Chandler, who was standing just inside the elevator, didn’t even glance her way as he gave his final instruction coldly. “Don’t let just anyone from the streets wanderin.” With that the elevator doors slid shut.
The receptionist jolted and quickly blocked Sarah from barging in.
#I’m sorry, but Mr. Larson’s assistant has given us specific orders. There’s nothing I can do. Perhaps you should try calling Mr. Cole.”
Fuming Sarah dialed Cole’s number, only to be met with an endless busy signal
“Bestard”
It was always be this. The mommt Serena appeared, everything went wrong.
This was Serena’s second time stepping into Hugh’s office
The first was when she had met him for the very first time. After all, this was an arranged marriage devoid of love and orchestrated purely for business This time, she had come of her own volition, though not without
purpose.
“Mr. Larson will need some more time. He’ll join you as soon as he’s done. Please wait for a while,” Chandler said.
Then, he left quietly, collecting a stack of documents on his way out
The heavy office doors closed behind him.
This was the most prrrate and most secure space in the Larson Group’s headquarters–and it was now open to Serena without hesitation. “He really does trustine,” Serena thought.
She wandered toward the floor–to–ceiling windows, intending to take in the city’s skyline while she walled. But a photo frame on the desk caught her eye. The ploto depicted two people standing against a plain background. It was a picture of her and Hugh from when they had gotten the marriage certificate Their r
ir expressions were distant, and their smiles were forced. After all, those were just mere formalities at the photographer’s request.
Yet, the framed photo sat front and center on his desk, glaringly out of place amidst the sleek, black–and–white aesthetic of the office.
Why would be put this here? Wouldn’t someone normally display a picture they actually liked in a place where they spend most of their time?
But she and Hugh weren’t in love.
That left only one explanation. It was a performance for 1
rife Larson family, in case they ever dropped by unannounced
There was the only proof of their so–called inatrlage, sitting right there for appearances sake.
Serena was still lose in thought when die door swing open.
