CEO’s Regret After I Divorced (Serena and Ryan) novel Chapter 353

Chapter 353: Chapter 353 Fashion Week

Author’s POV

That afternoon, Sally arrived with the day’s schedule in hand. Among the various appointments and deadlines, the most important item was, without a doubt, the upcoming Fashion Week.

This Fashion Week was everything for Elegant Realm—Serena’s first major domestic showcase, her big chance to make a splash in the local industry.

"Can you still make the meeting with Mr. Alvin tonight?" Sally asked, watching Serena carefully.

Mr. Alvin was the event coordinator for the Fashion Week. They’d scheduled this evening to discuss Elegant Realm’s concept and designs for the showcase. It was absolutely critical.

"Don’t worry," Serena nodded, straightening her posture. "I can handle it."

Sally bit her lip, clearly unconvinced. But no matter how much Sally wanted to step in, it wouldn’t work.

"Alright then. Call me if anything happens," she conceded. "Rest for a while now. I’ll go make sure the planning department revises that proposal and gets it to you ASAP."

"Thanks," Serena managed.

When Sally left, silence descended upon Serena’s office like a heavy curtain. She leaned against the sofa cushions, lost in thought as the scene with Ryan played on endless loop in her mind. His wounded expression grew more vivid each time she recalled it.

The contradiction tormented her— why would the villain in this story have such devastatingly sad eyes? Had she somehow misunderstood everything?

Serena shook her head vigorously, desperate to clear these dangerous thoughts. The evidence she’d uncovered was solid. This had to be another one of Ryan’s manipulative tactics. She absolutely couldn’t fall for it!

Rising shakily, she gathered her sketches and threw herself into work—her only reliable escape from these confusing emotions and those haunting gray-blue eyes.

The revised Fashion Week proposal arrived quickly. Serena made a few quick modifications before realizing it was time to leave for her meeting with Mr. Alvin.

They’d agreed to meet at Le Noir Café downtown—an elegant spot tucked away in the historic district, known for its privacy and perfect ambiance for business discussions. Serena took a deep breath before stepping inside.

"Mrs. Lancaster! What a pleasure to finally meet you in person," Mr. Alvin greeted her immediately. "The rumors of your beauty don’t do you justice."

Serena smiled politely, brushing off the compliment. "You’re too kind. The downtown traffic was terrible—I hope I haven’t kept you waiting."

"Not at all! I just arrived myself. We still have ten minutes before our scheduled time," he replied warmly. "You’re obviously someone who values punctuality."

His overly enthusiastic tone made Serena wonder what his angle was. In her experience, industry veterans like Alvin didn’t grovel unless they wanted something substantial. Why was someone of his position fawning over her like this? The coordinator of Fashion Week should be an industry powerhouse—what was his endgame?

The thought vanished as they got down to business.

"Mrs. Lancaster, this year’s Fashion Week will be a complete game-changer," he explained, leaning forward slightly. "We’re planning something much more spectacular than our previous events, and we’re looking for the right brand to co-host the event with us."

Serena’s eyes lit up instantly. "And you think Elegant Realm might be suitable?"

She nodded, unable to contain her excitement. "Better than well. Elegant Realm will be a co-host for the entire event." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

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