The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning (Madelyn) novel Chapter 834

A reporter asked, "Ms. Smith, the international news reported that Ms. Jent's artwork was just awarded the gold prize in Libertyville. What are your thoughts? Do you think your art could surpass hers?" a reporter asked.

Ignoring the question, Serena donned her sunglasses and walked away, flanked by her bodyguards. She snapped, "Make sure those reporters who just asked those questions won't show their faces around me again."

"Yes, Ms. Smith."

'Madelyn Jent? The Jent family was nothing now. How is she an heiress? She only depended on that freeloading Zach of hers!' Serena thought to herself. She found herself feeling superior, almost triumphant, thinking about the Jent family's downfall.

"Make sure this afternoon's papers please me. I don't want to see that wretched name in them," Serena warned.

"As you wish, Ms. Smith."

When Serena returned home, her mother, Zoe Parker, looked at her transformed face with dismay because it reminded her of someone from the past. While sitting on the couch, Zoe voiced her displeasure, "Who are you trying to impress with that face? I'm warning you for the last time, change it back. Your father's career is on the rise, and we can't afford any scandals."

"What's wrong with it? You used to say I was too ugly to be seen in public. I've made changes, and still, you're not satisfied. What's it going to take?" Serena retorted.

Zoe rose from the sofa, a shawl draped over her shoulders. "You never excelled in school; we had to use our influence to send you overseas. You wouldn't study finance like we wanted, choosing art instead. And your award? It's all thanks to our connections. If that gets out, you'll tarnish our reputation."