Chapter 88
At the stairway’s turn, Wendy was gasping for breath, her chest rising unevenly. Her trembling fingers gripped Zach’s collar as tears spilled ov
“I didn’t think there’s pollen bere at Serena’s office. I_“She started coughing again.
“It’s okay, Wendy Shush.”
Zach picked her up quickly and held her securely in both arms.
Serena remained standing at the top of the stairs. She recalled how Zach had glared at her, crashed into her, and made her stumble hack.
I never thought you’d stoop this low. Serena! If something happens to Wendy, I make you pay,” Zach said before leaving.
Zach’s hand trembled as he jabbed at the elevator button. He felt an eerie sense of familiarity as the person in his arms struggled for.
Heiged the startled gazes of the staff members in the elevator and buried his face against Wendy’s shoulder, saying “Please, don’t die onm
At that, the staff members quickly got out of the elevato
Serena then walked out of the stairwell, rubbing her shoulder.
Noticing their confused looks, Serena said, “Get back to work.”
Instant, cold sweat broke out on his forebead
The staff members shuddered and rushed back to their desks. However, the sight of Zach carrying Wendy to the hospital became the talk of the office in no time.
In the staff lounge, a lively discussion about the incident was already in full swing
“Did you pays see it? Mr. Foster’s girlfriend Joked like she was dying, and her dress was smeared with dirt. It looks like she had a rough fall.”
“Tall? She has asthma. I think she had a pollen allergy fase–up outside of Ms. Jansen’s office”
“Asthma is dangerous. It’s no joke. But wait. Were there even flowers in that hallway?”
Whispers spread rapidly
Before long, Sarah caught wind of it. In the afternoon, she brought the team of staff members in charge of the project with Toster Group to contro Sarena
“Serena, we’ve been working around the clock and pouring everything into this deal with Faster Group. But you’ve just sent Mr. Foster’s girlfriend to the hospital—with an asthma attack, of
all things! il she dies, do you know what people will say? The Jansen family’s heiress has caused a death. How do you expect anyone to do business with us after all that?
The team rallied together and lashed out at Serena, making a huge commotion.
Soon, curious employees started pathering to watch the drama unfold.
Serena’s gaze darkened.
After everything she had gained, there was no chance Wendy would risk losing it all.
Back at the stairwell, she had been genuinely worried about Wendy’s safety. But now that she had calmed down, she realized that the pollen wasn’t actually that potent Hence, she looked up and glared at Saralı
“Wendy fan’t even dead, yet there you are, acting like she’s gone. Tell me, are you the second daughter of the Jansen family or Wendy’s obedient little follower?” Sarah was at a
sat a loss for words. She was too caught up with rallying people against Serena, and she had completely ignored Wendy’s actual condition
See then lowered her head and continued upping through the documents
“Let Zach and Wendy come to me if there are any issues. A traitor like you has no place adding outsiders in undermining your own family.”
Sarah, was furious. However, when she heard the sound of approaching footsteps, her face brightened with excitement.
She turned around
The employees had given way to Howard, who was slowly approaching Sarah.
Sarah’s expression soctened instantly as she clung to Howard’s arm. “Look at Serena, Dad! She doesn’t even care about our client’s safety.” “I brand everything
Howard’s Lace was thunderous as he dismissed the team
“It’s fine if you don’t want to tento Sarah But you’ll at least listen to me, right? After all, I’m your father as well as the head of JasenGroup”
