Chapter 264

The crowd erupted instantly, voices overlapping in excitement. "As expected of Mr. Larson—ten million in one go!" "This is the first time I've seen Mr. Larson being so generous because of a woman. What kind of charm does Ms. Jansen have?" "Why so bitter? I think they're a perfect match—handsome and beautiful. Mr. Larson clearly has good taste." Countless socialites and wealthy ladies fixed their eyes on Serena, eager to see what kind of woman could tame the cold-faced tyrant of the business world. … In the shadows of the hall, Wendy clenched her fists, her nails digging deep into her palms until crescent-shaped wounds bled freely. She listened as everyone around her sang praises for Serena and Hugh, her eyes burning with jealousy. So, she was the real Mrs. Larson all along—the thought hit her like a slap. She had actually gone to complain to Mrs. Larson about her own husband. Had Serena been mocking her all along? Had she always seen Wendy as nothing more than a ridiculous c