Chapter 73
Zach stood there for a long time, seeming as if he had something to say. But in the end, he could only turn and walk away as he couldn’t even bring himself to meet Serena’s eyes.
The doce slammed shut behind him with a loud bang
Sarah let out a laugh.
“They say the deeper the love, the deeper the hate. You’re the perfect example of that, aren’t you? Serena, you must’ve regretted throwing everything away for Zach back then, right?
“The way he just crapped at you–even 1 was scared. He’s got a nasty temper. Has he ever hit you before?”
Sarah moved forward, and her printed heels were so close that it nearly grazed Serena’s tors
Serena didn’t even bother responding. She simply acted as if Sarah weren’t there.
ce for any sign of weakness.
That wasn’t the reaction Sarah was hoping for. She wasn’t satisfied, so she leaned in closer, eyes searching Serena’s Late
“Zach’s gone. 13 years of your life was wasted like a joke. This project is now dead in the water, too. Just you wait. Soon, the whole company will be reprimanded about how you –
Before she could finish, Serena’s hand shot up
Sarah’s breath caught in her throat. She thought she was going to get hit.
With a scream, she threw her arms up over her head and stumbled back in panic. But the impact never came.
Hesitantly, she cracked open an eye–only to see Serena calmly dusting off her shoulder with a smile.
“You’re awfully jumpy. I was just brushing off some dist. What exactly were you dodging?”
“Don’t act dumb! You were about to
“About to what?”
Serena tilted her head, feigning innocence. She took a few slow steps forward to look down at Sarah from her taller height.
“Were you hoping I’d his you?” She casually rolled her wrist as if preparing for action as she spoke.
Sarah couldn’t grasp Serena’s temper, so she took another shaky step back–then another until her ankle wobbled in her heels. She barely caught herself on the table’s edge as her face winted in frudration.
You were going to his me! fast you wait. I’m going to tell Dad about this! He’s going to
“Natalie, lock the door.”
Ar Serena’s command, Natalie entered and calmly turned the key to lock the door with a click
The sound sent a shiver down Sarah’s spine. She glanced at Serena’s piercing gaze, then at Natalie, who stood guard at the doar with a cold expression. She swallowed hard:
It was now past the three of them in the conference room
II Serena and Natalie decided to gang up on her.
Sarah’s legs went weak She had to lean against the table just to stay optight, and even her voice was trembling as she said, “You How dare you lock me in here? If Dad finds out…”
“A father might hit his daughter, but would he dare lay a hand on Mrs. Larson?” Serena cracked her knuckles as her sharp gaze swept over Sarah. “Take a wild guess. If I were to lay a finger on you right now, do you think Dad would dare come after me for it?
She stepped forward, slow and deliberate. Each step felt like a death sentence to Sarah.
Sarah was sweating now, and she couldn’t help but tremble in fear.
Howard had already suffered losses at Serena’s hands, and he hadn’t even gotten his revenge yet.
If she got hit right now, who would stand up for her? Wouldn’t she just be getting beaten for nothing?
The realization hit like a punch to the gut. Sarah panicked. Howard and Rachel had never even hit her before. Terror took over, and the bolted for the door and shoved Natalie aside with all her strength.
Let me out! Let me out!”
But Natalie had never intended to stop her. She easily sidestepped Sarah’s flailing arms, giving her space.
Sarah, testing like the had just been granted a pardon, pushed the door open and stumbled out. Her legs were still weak, nearly causing her to fall right at the threshold.
He disheveled state caught the employees‘ attention outside, who turned their heads to watch.
Flushed with hundcation, she clung to the wall with her legs shaking as she shrieked, “What are you all staring at?
Inside the conference.com, Serena listened to Sarah’s trembling voice and couldn’t help but smik coldly. “She’s such a coward. Why would the pick a tight with me in the first place?”
