Chapter 114

It was truly a ridiculous spectacle. Serena couldn't stand such foolish heroism and walked straight toward Hugh. "Are you busy?" she asked. "There's an issue with the speech," Hugh responded. The sharpness in Hugh's eyes softened the moment he saw Serena. Hugh, with his broad shoulders, stepped back to shield Serena from the chilly night air while gently placing his hand on her shoulder. "The break is almost over," he said. "Okay. I'm looking forward to your speech in the second half," Serena replied. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught Zach looking at her with concern while still protecting Wendy. Zach wanted everything. How disgusting. With that thought in mind, Serena purposefully leaned closer to Hugh. Hugh's body stiffened for a moment. But he quickly regained his composure and led Serena back into the venue. The two of them sat down side by side. As Hugh's gaze met with another prominent figure nearby, the man chuckled softly. "You sure married a formidable woma