Chapter 238

As soon as they walked in, Matthew used his long leg to swing the door shut behind them, then leaned back against it, arms crossed like he wasn’t planning on letting Serena leave anytime soon. Serena puffed out her cheeks, glaring fiercely at his smug, “gotcha” expression. “Jerk,” she snapped. It almost felt like they were back in those early days again — but instead of the cold, distant CEO, Matthew now looked more like a cheeky rascal who’d tossed his composure out the window. Matthew didn't get mad. He just kept smirking at her with that shameless grin. It didn't matter what she called him—he only cared that she stayed tonight. Serena knew by now she couldn’t count on Oliver and the others — at best, they were just accessories to this whole setup. Everything tonight was premeditated, down to the fact that both Jennifer and Lucas had conveniently been sent away. Now, the entire villa was empty—just the two of them. After a brief stand-off, Serena finally turned and walked toward the