Chapter 154

Serena had a gut feeling Chloe wasn’t just back to celebrate the holidays, but Matthew simply brushed it off. He clearly didn’t want to talk about it. With worry gnawing at her, she had no choice but to pretend she’d never brought it up. The night before Lunar New Year, a dimly lit café near the Quinn estate sat nearly empty. Chloe was tucked away in a shadowy corner, bundled up, sunglasses on, her sharp gaze locked on the entrance like she was waiting for someone. Soon enough, Vivian slipped in, glancing around nervously before spotting Chloe. Chloe scoffed coldly. “That bitch is still breathing.” “Chloe...” Vivian swallowed hard, visibly uncomfortable. “Matthew’s got her shadowed by both bodyguards and secret service. It’s not exactly easy to get close, you know? Besides, you just want Matthew, right? We don’t have to—” “Shut up.” Chloe snapped, slamming her coffee cup down with a thud, sending dark liquid splashing across the table. Vivian flinched hard, face twitching, struggling t