Chapter 78

Serena's POV Hearing him ask about me, a sharp wave of anger flared in my chest. My lips parted, but I refused to give him the satisfaction of a reply. "Ex-Man, are you coming up or what? The elevator's going to alarm if you keep holding the door," Julian called out mockingly. "Serena, did you ask him to pick you up?" Ryan's voice was ice cold, and I immediately knew he was angry. But seriously? I should be the angry one here! "How is that any of your business? If you're not coming up, then move aside." I pushed him away without hesitation and closed the elevator doors. Just before they shut completely, I caught a glimpse of disappointment in Ryan's eyes. Whatever. He didn't get to play the wounded party here. "You two fighting again?" Julian asked beside me, his voice carefully neutral. I didn't bother responding, just let my chest rise and fall with heavy breaths. Fighting? We were way beyond that. My blood was practically boiling. "I've said it before, but he's not good enough for