Chapter 13

Serena must have prepared in advance, as she arrived in just half an hour. She had clearly dressed up for the occasion—her makeup was perfectly done, and she was wearing an eye-catching dress. With a practiced smile, she immediately attached herself to Hunter upon seeing him. "Is it true Nadine died? I brought flowers to pay my respects." Serena then produced a bouquet of vibrant, blooming roses. They were as radiant as she appeared at this moment. Hunter wondered why he hadn't noticed Serena's malicious intentions sooner. Why had he kept believing this woman? Hunter's icy stare remained fixed on the perfectly made-up face, making Serena blush slightly in confusion. "Hunter, why are you staring at me like that? Is there something on my face?" She was keeping up the act even now. Hunter sneered. "Wouldn't you know best whether Nadine's dead or not?" Serena's expression faltered momentarily before she forced a look of innocent confusion. "How would I know? Hunter, what are you tal