Chapter 170

Serena's POV Ryan's expression hardened as he watched me fume. He finally furrowed his brows, looking thoroughly annoyed. "Serena, calm down for a minute." "I am perfectly calm, Ryan," I spat back. "If you're here to interrogate me or pull some other manipulative stunt, just leave. I don't have time to entertain your control issues today." I turned to walk away, some of my anger released but my chest still tight with frustration. Maya stood at the doorway, her eyes wide as she witnessed our heated exchange. My assistant Lucy behind her looked equally shocked, clearly surprised by my uncharacteristic outburst. Ryan took two quick strides forward, his face a mask of cold intensity. "What exactly did you mean by what you just said?" "Exactly what you heard. Do I need to spell it out for you?" We stood there, trading verbal blows, neither willing to back down. Maya grimaced and stepped between us like a referee at a boxing match. "Whoa, battle royale in progress! Can we maybe take this ins