After the press conference, Serena sat side by side with Hugh, while Cole stood quietly beside them.


    One contract after another was handed over to Matthew and Anna.


    Hugh gave a brief exnation, saying, "These are the contracts the Larson family promised to the Arnold family. Two of the projects alone are worth over a billion. The rest-connections, resources, and business valuebined-are also not insignificant.


    "We''ve also arranged for the best medical team in the country for Ms. Arnold. And Cole will personally offer a solemn and sincere apology to you both."


    Hugh''s cold, oppressive gaze shifted toward Cole.


    Cole''s expression was dark as he bowed and apologized.


    "I sincerely apologize to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold for my previous recklessness. I genuinely hope Regina''s legs will recover soon."


    Matthew and Anna remained unmoved.


    In just a few days, Anna''s cheeks had sunk in. Beside her, Matthew''s hand trembled uncontrobly.


    Without even sparing a nce at Cole, they silently gathered the contracts and left without a word.


    The door closed with a quiet thud.


    Cole straightened up naturally. "Uncle Hugh, that''s enough, right?"


    "You''ll continue to repent in the family chapel," Hugh said coldly while his hand subtly resting behind Serena''s back, as if pulling her into his arms.


    The anger in his eyes boiled over. "You still have plenty to atone for."


    Hugh''s eyes were ice-cold, his warning crystal clear without needing extra words.


    Cole clenched his jaw hard but said nothing, turning stiffly to leave the room.


    Serena didn''t notice the things that went between the two men. She was busy reporting the situation to Calvin,pletely oblivious to the subtle retreat of the uncle and nephew into the empty hallway.


    Cole moved as if to leave, but Hugh''s voice came faster. "Keep your eyes to yourself, or I''ll personally take care of them."


    Cole froze instantly, turning back to see the murderous glint in Hugh''s eyes. His legs felt like they got nailed to the spot.


    Had Hugh noticed how he looked at Serena during the press conference?


    He wanted to rify. But Hugh''s oppressive demeanor crushed him like a tidal wave, making it impossible to even speak.


    He could only watch as Hugh calmly returned to the room, adopting a gentle demeanor as he spoke to Serena.


    "You''ve worked hard. Let me take you home."


    "Okay. I need to go home and recharge by cuddling my cat, then head back to Amber Group for overtime."


    Their warm, easy banter was soonpletely muffled by the closed door.


    Cole seethed with jealousy. He could only head off to the family chapel to repent


    while Hugh could so easily enjoy Serena''s closeness.


    It was so unfair. If only Hugh would just drop dead right now...


    He thought bitterly as he was escorted back to the family chapel, staring at the long rows of Larson family''s ancestors. But there was only resentment in his heart there was no respect at all.


    He muttered under his breath, "Stupid ancestors. If you were really worth kneeling to, you''d drag the people blocking my way straight to the underworld!"


    Just as he gritted out the words, he heard rustling outside and hurriedly shut his mouth, dropping obediently onto his knees.


    He was still too weak within the Larson family. He had to endure just a little longer.


    With that thought in mind, he put on a mask of sincerity and repentance, lowering his head slightly to hide the cold glint shing in his eyes while listening to the footsteps


    approaching from behind.


    Suddenly, a warm body pressed against his back.


    Sarah, having snuck in, was still panting from exertion, her hot breath falling


    against the side of his neck.