Serena casually handed her a bank ount number.


    Shania stood frozen, unwilling to hand over her cash.


    Before she could argue, Alicia''s voice came from outside the door. "Serena, the Larson Group''s investment meeting will be starting soon. We need to leave in two minutes."


    "Alright," Serena said, rising to her feet. She put on her zer as she brushed past Shania.


    She didn''t look back, only leaving her with a final warning. "Two minutes. Your choice."


    The sharp click of her heels echoed as she disappeared down the hallway.


    Sweat dripped from Shania''s forehead, mixing with the dust on the floor. Momentster, she pulled out her phone and quickly arranged the transfer.


    It was better to lose money than to end up in prison.


    But when she saw her ount bnce drained, with hundreds of thousands of dors gone into Serena''s ount, she lost it.


    Screaming in frustration, she mmed her phone onto the desk. "Serena, one day, I swear I''ll make you pay for this!"


    Meanwhile, in the car, Serena nced at her phone, satisfied with the deposit notification. With this money, Amber Group could buy some more time.


    Shania had practically walked right into her trap. At least she was quicker at repaying her than Rachel had ever been.


    She and Alicia soon arrived at the Larson Group.


    This investment meeting was more like an open bidding session. However, there was no set base price-everything would be determined by the Larson Group executives. Most of the attendees were uncertain of their chances.


    On the other hand, Serena remained the mostposed person in the room. It would be great if she could secure the Larson Group''s support. If not, she would adjust and find another way.


    "Serena." A familiar voice rang out behind her.


    She arched a brow in irritation, not even bothering to turn around.


    Wendy''s sharine voice continued, "Serena, why are you ignoring Zach? He''s here today for Zarena Group, thepany the two of you have built together. You still own shares in it, don''t you? Doesn''t that matter to you?


    "Speaking of which, isn''t it against the rules forpetingpanies to have any connection? You hold shares in Zarena Group, yet you''re representing Amber Group. If someone finds out, wouldn''t that be a problem?"


    Wendy had just learned about this moments ago.


    Out of Zach''s sight, she was practically giddy withughter. She had always envied Serena for holding shares in Zarena Group, a lingering connection to Zach''s business.


    Now, she couldn''t wait to watch Serena crash and burn for holding shares in bothpanies.


    If Zach secured this project, his influence in the Foster family would grow. With that, he would have more control over his marriage and more power to marry her.


    Wendy''s thoughts drifted, lost in the future she envisioned.


    Meanwhile, Zach had only just realized that Serena was representing Amber Group. He couldn''t help but worry.


    "Serena, you hold shares in bothpanies. If Larson Group finds out, are you expecting Hugh to cover for you? Do you think he''ll publicly stand up for a mistress?"


    Mistress. Every word Zach used to describe her was always so degrading.


    But Serena felt nothing. Not anger, and not pain-just indifference. She cast him a cold nce.


    "I already told you. Zarena Group has nothing to do with me. I transferred all my shares before I left. In both business and life, we''re over."