Serena slept soundly after a tipsy night and all the chaos.
Hugh was already gone when she woke up. A light blanket was draped over her, and the tilted canopy above blocked out most of the sunlight.
She sat up after stretching lazily. However, she didn't see anyone else around the island.
A maid approached respectfully with a towel and a drink, saying, "Mr. Larson was called away by Mr. Larson Senior. He instructed us to stay nearby and assist you with anything you need."
"Thanks." Serena took the damp towel and wiped her face. She looked around in confusion.
"It's already afternoon. Why does it feel like no one's here? Is this Mr. Larson's private island?"
The maid remained silent. Strictly speaking, it wasn't originally private until Serena was here.
However, Chandler had instructed not to make her feel pressured. So the maid simply said, "Mr. Larson and you are resting here. The guests understand and naturally wouldn't intrude."
Serena didn't think much of it.
With Hugh gone, staying alone on the island felt a little boring. She was just about to ask if her room had been cleaned so she could change, do her makeup, and take some photos when her phone rang at the worst possible time.
Howard's anxious voice came through.
"Get back here right away! We need to discuss Sarah's engagement to Cole!"
"Dad, I thought you saw me as a traitor. So now you want me to help? I'm not going!"
Serena was about to hang up when Howard's voice rose sharply.
"Mr. Larson Senior refuses to see us! He'll only let you pass on the message! If you don't come back, what will happen to Sarah's engagement? My dear Nina, everything between Sarah and Cole is already set in stone.
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