Chapter 288

Lucas hesitated for a moment, his gaze shifting between me and Alex before he finally nodded. "Alright." He gave me a deep look before turning and leaving. I only turned back to Alex after watching Lucas walk away. The glow of the streetlights cast shadows across his face, making his expression even harder to read. My stomach churned uncomfortably, and the alcohol in my system made it difficult to stand straight. I had to hold onto a nearby utility pole just to steady myself. "You... What are you doing here?" I asked, my voice slurred from the drunkenness. He walked over quickly with a hint of urgency in his voice. "I saw Lucas helping you out of the bar and figured you might've had too much to drink." Alex paused. "Serena, I'm sorry about today—" I let out a cold laugh, cutting him off. "Today? What about today? Are you referring to the way you played me like a fool or the way you tossed a job at me like you were throwing money to a beggar?" His face stiffened. "Serena, you'v