Chapter 60
Lenny could barely breathe after watching the scene unfold.
Meanwhile, Zach was stunned. How could Serena act this recklessly in front of Hugh?
She had only ever acted this way in front of him–playful, teasing, and willful. But now, she could do the same with another man.
Was he really losing her?
Zach’s fists clenched even tighter.
Hugh finished inspecting everything and straightened up. “From now on, don’t kick people while wearing heels.”
“Are you worried that I’ll break your business partner?” Serena withdrew her leg and leaned lazily against the conference table. Then, her gaze flicked to Zach, lingering just long enough to sting.
Hugh adjusted his suit with practiced ease, yet his voice was menacingly cold. “He’s not a business partner anymore.”
He didn’t even spare Zach a glance.
“Wait, Mr. Larson-”
“Cancel all contracts with Zarena Group.” Hugh didn’t bother letting him finish before turning to the project manager.
The man finally snapped out of his daze and nodded respectfully. “Mr. Foster, please leave.”
“Wait!” Realizing what was at stake, Zach quickly stepped forward. “Mr. Larson, please give Zarena Group another chance. This deal…”
Hugh’s cold stare silenced him. It wasn’t just a look; it was a warning.
A chill ran down Zach’s spine.
But this deal with Larson Group was significant. He had spent months preparing for this collaboration. How could he just let it slip away? His gaze darted to Serena. Desperation clawed at his chest.
“Rena.”
“Hm?”
Serena had just pushed herself up from the chair when she heard him. Her gaze landed on Zach.
Zach’s pulse kicked up. She had responded. There was still hope.
But beside her, Hugh’s face darkened. Did this mean that Serena still had feelings for Zach?
Before either of them could act, Serena picked up her bag and walked past Zach without so much as a pause.
As she brushed by, she left him with a single, cutting remark. “I don’t run the Larson Group. If you want to beg for my help, you should just start by getting on your knees for Mr. Larson.” The room fell into silence.
Zach stood frozen.
Meanwhile, the storm in Hugh’s eyes dissipated. Without another word, he and Serena walked out side by side.
They left Zach behind, who was still in shock.
Serena had just used the cruelest way possible to get back at him. And he had to admit–she won.
Yet, oddly enough, there wasn’t a trace of hatred in his heart even though he despised betrayal more than anything, especially from those closest to him.
but he didn’t have the right to blame her. Because every wound she was inflicting now…It was just a mirror of the ones he had once left on her.
Larson Group’s new project in Yellowbrook City was like a feast laid out on a table, and every corporation in the industry was eyeing it hungrily, including Jansen Group. That afternoon, as Hugh discussed the strengths and weaknesses of various land options, Howard’s call came through.
For once, his voice carried a rare, fawning tone.
“I heard Mr. Larson is in Yellowbrook City to scout locations for his new mall. Why don’t you put in a good word for us… and let Jansen Group take on the project?”
So, that was what this was about. Business.
Serena glanced at Hugh, who was conversing deeply with the division heads, then stepped a few feet away as a chill settled in her chest.
“Jansen Group doesn’t have much influence in Yellowbrook City. What’s the point of bidding for a deal you can’t handle? If you screw this up, aren’t you worried the Larson family will come knocking?”
“Come on. You’re Hugh’s wife now. Even if something went wrong, what’s he gonna do? Punish the woman he shares a bed with? Besides, why do you think that Jansen Group will fail?” Instead of getting offended, Howard continued chuckling.
Larson Group’s mall empire was probably bigger than all of Jansen Group’s properties combined. They had to land this contract.
