Chapter 293

Serena Dawson and Dylan Wood were at Yayu Residence, going through the office listings sent by the broker, when Chloe Garland suddenly called. She didn’t say much on the phone—just that it was an important cocktail party, and she made sure to mention that Matthew Quinn had also been invited. “You know, you could’ve turned her down politely. There’s really no need to go.” Dylan looked uneasy as he spoke, trying to change her mind. They had only just returned to Westbridge, and making such a splash right from the start might not be the smartest move. Serena just smiled, calm and graceful. “How could I turn down Ms. Garland? I actually appreciate every opportunity to interact with her. Is everything ready?” “Yeah,” Dylan replied quietly, frowning as he handed a tiny chip from his bag to Serena. She stood up, looking out the window and murmured, “Time to send her a small gift.” … The party that evening was being held at the Garland family’s villa. Chloe had her own reasons for organizing t