During the meeting, thich heard that Serena was already in the office, so he stepped out midway to see her.
Toho suprise, she was looking at their picture together.
His pare darkened shielitly as he swiftly closed the door behind him.
I didn’t realize the pichne we took while getting our mariage certificate was worth such deep contemplation,” Hugh said.
#1 was just raking a look.” Gright red–handed, Serena forced an asdoward smile.
Hugh’s gaze named deep and unreadable.
Then, with steady steps, he closed the distance between them. His leather shoes sank into the plush carpet, and his presence was as commanding as ever.
“What brings you here?
Serena pestured toward the gilt box on the cottee table. “I’ve brought a inte bribe from Jansen Group for you, Mr. Laison.”
Hughchuckledes i be had already guessed as much. “Then, how about dinner together tonight?!
Serena wasn’t sure how her so–called bribe was related to a dinner invitation
She replied, “Aren’t you busy with work?”
Hugh rapped his fingers against the desk in front of her. It was a silent reminder. “So, do you plan to bribe me right here in the office with no meal to go with it?” Just then, a series of knocks sounded
Cole nished in with a stack of documents–only to come to an abrupt stop the moment his gaze landed on Serena
“And who’s this?–
Serena tumed at the sounded his voice and met his gaze
Cole’s expression wasn’t exactly inappropriate, but something about it made her uneasy.
Huch’s voice dropped a few degrees, carrying an unmistakable audiority as he answered, “Your aught ”
“The one from the Jansen family
For a bried moment, something flickered in Cole’s eyes–admiration and a trace of regret
He’d just gotten the news that Serena had made her way to the top floor today by leveraging Hach’s and Chandler’s influence, all while trampling on Sarah’s dignity.
Originally, Cole wouldn’t have minded playing around with the sweet and naive Sarah But a woman who would let others walk all over her could never compare to one who could hold her ownİ
“Greet her properly!” Hugh was too shrewd not to notice the predatory look in Cole’s eyes
Calestatened His expression shitted slightly as he snapped out of his thoughts.
Though reluctant, he finally muttered, “Hello, Aunt Serma”
Hegh had already summoned chandler “Reschedule the meeting for tomorrow, and get the car ready.”
“Understood “Chandler let out a sigh of rebel
Thanks to Serer, the company’s overworked corporate “warhorses” could finally catch a break.
Serenalined arms with Hugh as they left the office
On the way downstairs, Hugh said bluntly, “You don’t have to bother with Cole. There’s no need for you to waste your breath explaining anything to him.”
“I wasn’t planning to entertain him anyway. But he’s still your nephew, after all.”
Siena didn’t seem to care much. She scrolled through her phone, looking at a few restaurant options. “Is there any particular cuisine you’re in the mood for?
As the elevator doors opened, Hugh took her hand and led her toward the parking lot.
“I’ve already made a reservation.”
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