Zach said, "Back then…"
He stood frozen in place, shock and disappointment flashing in his eyes as if his whole world had just shattered.
In the past, Serena might have felt a pang of pain for him.
Now, she was indifferent and distant. She was untouched by emotion, with only a deep, unshakable coldness lingering within her.
"The meeting is about to begin. Representatives from all companies, please proceed inside," the staff announced.
The voice pulled the both of them back to reality.
Before Zach could call out to Serena, she had already stepped into the conference room without a second glance.
Wendy clung to his arm affectionately. "Zach, maybe Serena was just angry back then. She probably made that decision on impulse. You can always win her over again later, but if we miss this business opportunity, we might not have a reason to keep her around."
She spoke as if she was being generous, but deep down, jealousy burned in her chest.
Zarena Group wasn't a small company. Serena had once held the company's shares while living comfortably in luxury. Yet, she had thrown it all away without a second thought.
Wendy gritted her teeth. She would've done anything to have what Serena had so easily discarded.
She was seething with jealousy and resentment, but she swallowed it down, forcing a sweet smile as she led Zach into the conference room.
Deep down, frustration gnawed at her. She thought, "When will I finally stand by his side as his rightful partner?"
…
Inside the conference room, everyone took their seats.
The meeting stretched from day to night. Several rounds of discussions left everyone drained, their throats dry and energy depleted.
The Larson Group executives focused much of their attention on Amber Group.
"Over the past few years, the market has been volatile. Yet, Amber Group, as a subsidiary, has managed to keep a steady balance between revenue and expenses. That was thanks to their foresight in investing in a large number of retail properties.
"Now, under the leadership of someone as young as you, Ms. Jansen, we're quite optimistic about its future."
Hearing this, Serena discreetly pinched her palm to pull herself back into focus. "Thank you for your confidence in us."
Hearing this, Wendy, who was exhausted and overwhelmed, jumped to conclusions. She thought they had chosen Amber Group over Zarena Group.
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