Hugh’s lover?
Someday, Wend would make Serena realize that a mistress was just a mistress. Nest to Hugh’s real wide, Serena was nothing,
Wendy can be fingers along the nape of Zach’s neck, clinging to the tiniest sense of comfort. One day, she would make Zach fall for her and forget about Serena.
She nestled into his arms and said in a deliberately slow, sickly sweet voice, “Okay, I’ll go with whatever you decide.”
“Alright.” Zach stood up, deliberately moving out of hes reach as he said, “It’s getting late. You should test now.”
the following night, since Hugh was caught up with work, he sent Chander to pick Sejena up
Chandler had arrived with a team of professional stylists, along with a sleek black and goldecuture gown.
The gown shaped elegantly over Serena’s curves
Het dick hair was swept into an updo. She lifted her chin slightly as the makeup artist dusted golden shimmer onto hor skin. When the final touch was set, her features appeared more
The moment she lifted her gare, the makeup artists found themselves momentarily breathless.
“As expected, Mus. Larson, you look beautiful in the black and gold gown”
“Not everyone can pull this off, but you own this Legal look effortlessly, Mrs. Larson.”
Serena blushed a little upon hearing their compliments. After a brief conversation with them, she followed Chander into the banquet hall.
The banquet’s entrance was a scene of extravagance, with luxury cars everywhere and a steady flow of guests.
Chandler opened the door for Serena. An attendant immediately approached and handed her a color–coordinated mask
Then, the attendant said, “After we verity each guest’s identity, they can choose whether to reveal their face. With all the prominent heirs and socialites in attendance, the elders have deliberately set these rules so that faces remained masked and names remained unknown.
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two strangers still find a connection, then it might just be the start of something. Even for those already wed, this could be a chance to surprise their partner. Intriguing, right? Intriguing, indeed.
Serena didn’t utter a word. She simply took the mask and wore it. She wasn’t interested in indulging in any romantic intrigue with Hugh
In fact, she had long adapted to alde behind the curtain, rarely stepping into the spotlight since Zach’s career Bourished. It was a habit she couldn’t break
Chandler said, “It might take some time for Mr. Larson to attire. You can head inside first if you’d like.”
Hugh bad rushed back for her yesterday, so he had probably accumulated quite a workload
Serena didn’t want to add to his troubles. Thus, she walked into the banquet hall alone.
The venue was bustling.
Serena took a glass of wine from a waiter. She was about to look for somewhere quiet to stay when she bumped into someone.
The wine glass slipped from her grasp, spilling all over the person’s expensive suir
I’m sorry”
Before Serena could finish her words, she looked up, only to see two familiar faces. It was Zach and Wendy.
Jus what kind of coincidence was this?
Serena quickly cut herself oft. She coughed a line and lowered her voice.
“Sorry, I don’t mean to ”
Does that change anything?” Wendy asked.
She cast Serena a glace. Then, the bent down and dabbed at the wine on Zach’s suit. “Do you have any idea how hard it is to get this suit? It takes six months to order, and now it’s ruined. How is he supposed to show up like this?”
“Wendy.” Zach pressed his hand gently over Wendy’s as he scrutinized the woman before him.
stood in an elegant black gown, her mask concealing most of her face–except for those cold, placing eyes
