Chapter 256

Serena was caught off guard by Cole's sudden move, but she quickly regained her composure. Meeting his teasing gaze, she let out a soft chuckle. "I'm doing this because I want to. I'm sure your fiancée, Regina, would be more than happy to do the same for you. Besides, you don't look busy at all. I'm sure you can get whatever you want without needing someone to bring it to you." With that, she brushed past him. Serena was like mist—elusive and impossible to hold onto. Cole turned, his gaze fixed on her retreating figure as his fists slowly clenched. "I didn't mean it like that..." Cole's mind was in turmoil as he raised a hand to his face. Serena's mention of Regina's name lingered in his thoughts, and his gaze slowly turned cold. "I never wanted that," he murmured. The only thing he wanted was Serena. His burning gaze followed her every step. But Serena didn't flinch. To her, Cole was nothing more than a spoiled child—fixated on whatever belonged to Hugh. His fixation on her