Chapter 101

Ryan's POV I bolted out of my chair the moment I saw the news. Those vicious headlines splashed across the screen—accusing Serena of workplace bullying, claiming she'd driven Holly to suicide. Complete bullshit, but dangerous nonetheless. "Get the car ready," I barked into my phone. Simon responded with his usual efficiency, no questions asked. That's why I keep him around. The drive to Serena's place felt endless. Traffic crawled while my mind raced through worst-case scenarios. I've seen how quickly public opinion can destroy someone. Serena doesn't deserve this—not after everything she's already been through. When she opened the door, she practically collapsed into my arms. Her whole body was trembling. Fuck. I've never seen her this shaken before. "I've seen the news online. What happened?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady while guiding her inside. Her legs seemed ready to give out, so I quickly supported her to the couch. Instead of pressing for answers immediately, I pulle