Chapter 140

"The Arnold Group's bidding event starts in an hour." Natalie's professional tone pulled Serena's thoughts back to work. Hugh's words from last night still echoed in her mind. "I'll hold you to that." For a man who handled things so decisively, it was surprising that he would leave a favor hanging. But right now, work mattered more than any man. The car came to a smooth stop. Dressed in a crisp white business suit and heels, Serena arrived early at the banquet hall outside the bidding venue, planning to rest while she waited. Natalie handed her the prepared bid proposal. "Here's the document—" Just then, a sharp female voice cut through the air, followed by the crisp sound of a slap. "Who do you think you are? How dare you use Cole's name to ask me for favors?" A figure stumbled backward, landing in the hallway. Serena and Natalie instinctively stopped in their tracks. Wait… Wasn't that Sarah? She staggered, clutching her reddened cheek, disbelief written all over her face