Chapter 20

Hearing Matthew call her “Mrs. Quinn,” Serena felt a chill creep down her spine. This wasn’t as simple as it looked—she was sure of it. A man like Matthew wouldn’t go to such lengths to marry her without a hidden agenda. But right now, she didn’t exactly have a better option. Within minutes, the paperwork was done and their marriage license handed over. So much for a “major life event,” Serena thought. Turned out tying the knot wasn’t nearly as dramatic as people made it sound. Taking the plunge didn’t feel all that hard after all. Walking out of city hall, Matthew looked rather pleased. He looked straight ahead, his voice casual, as if he were explaining away the incident earlier. “Someone like Sophia? Not even worth sharing my bed. Just toss her a minor TV role from one of our entertainment companies—she's easily bought.” Serena glanced down at the marriage certificate in her hands, forcing a bitter smile. “Doesn’t matter anymore.” Dylan only cared about his career. Sophia chased fam