Hachel knew well enough that even if she contributed the ten million dors, the Larson family wouldn''t necessarily remember her kindness. She wasn''t going to be the one to


    tSerena''s words made sense, and Rachel couldn''t find any counter arguments.


    as the standoft lingered, Bath entered the room with a confident stride while carrying bags of loxury goods. Seeing everyone gathered, be shed a bright smile and


    "Why is everyone here? I''m guessing you''ve all heard twent on a date with Cole today, right?


    Everyone in the rooms was surprised. After all, Sarah had managed to get close to Cale so quickly


    As it seeing a lifelise, Hachel rushed to Sarah''s side and immediately wrapped her arms around her. "is that true? How did he treat you?


    "He treaded me very well. Not only was he a gentleman, taking me to dinner, but he also bought me a lot of things, I''m sure I''ll win his heart soon."


    Sarah lifted her chin smugly and cast a mocking, provocative nce at Serena. "Why do youe back alone every time, Serena? Doesn''t Mr. Larson have any sense of gentlemanly conduct? Doesn''t he know he should spend some time apanying you **


    Bachelchimed in, "Sarah, don''t be so hard on her. Serena isn''t as charming as you I think Mr. Larson isn''t that interested in her."


    She was seizing the opportunity to undermine Serena, hoping to drive a wedge between her and the Larson family. This way, she wouldn''t have to feel conflicted and could easily ert that ten million dors from Serena


    Serena sailed faintly she had heard of Cale, but she had never seen him before.


    Cole Larson was a spoiled yboy, far inferior to Hugh. But he was the only heir to the Larson family,


    Barbiel''s ambitions were clear-she was aiming for him,


    with that


    "Serena couldn''t help but sneer. "At least I''m legally married to Hugh Do you think Cole''s really interested in you just because he''s spent a few small amounts


    Satali''s expression darkened as she nced around. She hadn''t expected Serena


    to openly mock her in front of everyone. Her temper red


    "the day, Cole will take over the Larson family and marry me!"


    Serena said, ncing at the time. She felt no pred to engage further.


    Before buting to leave, she added, "Those who are supposed to pay can pay, and those who want to seduce someone can go ahead. I''m done wasting time here. Goodbye." "Who''s trying, to seduce anyone?" Sarah shouted angrily,


    As Serena tumped to leave, a teacup suddenly flew toward her it hit her squarely on the head with a sharp thud.


    Sarah froze, beind still posed in the air for a briet moment, she panicked, "Who Who told you I was trying to seduce anyone?


    Senna pressed her hand against her swollen forehead, her eyes cold with fury


    So, this was the extent of Sarah''sck of upbringing. She had lost her temper and thrown a teacup at Serena


    adelearly underestimated just how far Sarali would go


    Just then, a madhurried over, her face filled with urgency. "Mr. Larson is here. He''s waiting outside to take you home, Mrs. Larson."


    "Mr. Laison''s here! Howard eximed, his gaze darting to the injury on Serena''s forehead Panic shed across his face. "You You''d better not say anything crazy in front of Mr. Lansool Otherwise, your mother''s memorial will never be ced in our family chapel for the rest of your life!"


    Before Serena could react, Howard roughly showed her toward the door


    The blow had left her dizzy. As she stepped out of the front door, the sunlight blinded her.


    thigh walked toward her, his figuresilhouetted against the light. As he reached her, he furrowed his brows tightly and pressed his finger gently against her forehead.


    His voice was low and hushy, carrying a dangerous four as he asked, "What happened?"


    Howard coughed budly, motioning for Bachel and Sarah to follow. It''s eyes west filled with warning as he looked at Serena.