CEO’s Regret After I Divorced (Serena and Ryan) novel Chapter 118

Chapter 118: Chapter 118 Unexpected Danger

Serena’s POV

I filed away this peculiar interaction for later analysis. For now, the business opportunity before me demanded my full attention.

The rooftop garden was breathtaking. I didn’t have to think twice when Lucian invited me to check out the terrace after our meeting.

"You have to see the view from up here," he said, leading the way with a casual confidence.

I was genuinely impressed. In the heart of the city, where every square foot cost a fortune, Celestial Gems had built this expansive rooftop terrace for their customers. The luxury of space spoke volumes about Lucian’s business philosophy.

Since they’d closed the store just for my visit, we had the entire place to ourselves. No customers, no staff hovering nearby—just peaceful quiet and an incredible panoramic view of the city skyline.

We stood there side by side, neither of us speaking.

Something about the moment felt suspended in time, like we were floating above the noise and chaos of the world below.

I inhaled deeply, enjoying this rare moment of stillness in my otherwise hectic life.

A piercing scream suddenly shattered our tranquility. I glanced up toward the sound, but before I could process what was happening, Lucian yanked me backward behind him.

"Look out!" he shouted.

CRASH!

When my brain finally caught up with what had happened, I saw a shattered flower pot at my feet, soil scattered everywhere.

Lucian made a pained noise beside me, and that’s when I noticed the gash on his arm, blood seeping through his expensive shirt.

My stomach dropped. If he hadn’t pulled me back—if he hadn’t stepped in front of me—that would have been my head, not his arm.

"Oh my god, you’re hurt!" I gasped, my heart pounding. "We need to get you to a hospital right now!"

Gratitude and alarm flooded through me as I helped him toward the stairs. The store manager came running up, face pale with panic.

"Mr. West! Are you alright? It looks like someone threw something from above!"

Lucian nodded grimly, clutching his bleeding arm. "Look into it. I’m going to get this treated."

"Of course, sir. Right away."

I helped Lucian to his car, steadying him even though he didn’t really seem to need it.

His driver took one look at the blood and hit the gas, racing through traffic like we were in an action movie.

At the hospital, they whisked Lucian away to treat his wound, leaving me alone in the waiting area, still processing what had happened.

Before I could respond to his ridiculous insinuation, the emergency room doors swung open. Lucian emerged looking much better than when he went in, his arm properly bandaged.

When he spotted Ryan standing next to me, something cold and calculating flashed in his eyes for the briefest moment before his usual pleasant demeanor returned.

"Mr. West, are you alright?" I stepped forward, genuinely concerned. "I can’t thank you enough for what you did."

Lucian shook his head dismissively. "No need for thanks, Ms. Quinn. Today was just an unfortunate accident."

"Maybe so, but you still protected me and got hurt in the process," I insisted, worrying now about our partnership. "What did the doctor say? Will this affect your work?"

I was terrified he might pull out of our collaboration because of this incident, but Lucian quickly put those fears to rest.

"My assistant will investigate exactly what happened," he assured me. "You were visiting my store at my invitation, so any failure in safety is entirely my responsibility."

He paused meaningfully, his gaze softening. "This has nothing to do with you, so please don’t blame yourself."

His words were so considerate that my gratitude only deepened. I could feel Ryan bristling beside me, but I ignored him.

This wasn’t about him or his jealousy—this was about my business and a man who’d potentially saved me from serious injury.

One thing was certain: Lucian West was proving to be far more complex than the ruthless businessman our files described.