Chapter 57

Connor looked surprisingly put-together today—shirt tucked, hair neatly combed, and a folder in his hand. That usual laid-back vibe? Nowhere in sight. He actually came off a little serious for once. “Well, well, isn’t this city just way too small!” Connor greeted her in his usual exaggerated tone, his laughter bright and loud. Just like that, any new opinion Serena had of him went out the window. Sure, a suit could make someone look different, but true colors were hard to hide. He was still the same quirky, jokey guy underneath. “Connor...” Serena's lashes fluttered slightly, and she forced a half-smile, not exactly thrilled. Trying to dodge everything even remotely tied to Matthew and still land a job in this city? Nearly impossible. Before she could say more, Connor turned to a manager beside him and said, “You guys go ahead. I’ll check on that later.” He handed the reports over and walked toward Serena. “What brings you here?” He looked at her—clearly noticing the gloom on her face—