Chapter 158

"Yeah, we agreed that if the food is good, we'll come back together next time," Serena replied. She didn't notice the teasing in Samuel's eyes. To her, it was just a casual dinner with a friend—nothing out of the ordinary. Samuel paused for a moment, then shook his head with a resigned smile. Serena could be a bit oblivious at times. Luckily, they shared similar interests, and by the end of the meal, Serena was in good spirits. After finishing their meal, they made their way to the parking lot to retrieve the car before heading back to the studio to check on the kiln. Samuel, ever the gentleman, opened the car door for her. "Thank you," she said with a soft smile as she settled into the car, appreciating his thoughtful gesture. Nearby, two familiar figures were standing together. Wendy, having finished her meal, was arm-in-arm with Zach. "Zach! Is that Serena? Who's the man with her?" she asked. Zach immediately tensed. If the Jansen family had been willing to sell Serena t