Chapter 454

As promised, Hugh dropped Serena off at the door before turning back. Serena stood at the entrance, watching his figure fade into the thick curtain of rain. Her heart trembled slightly. What a shame. They were merely bound by a business marriage. A man like Hugh deserved a woman who truly loved him as his wife. Serena stood there, momentarily lost in thought. Suddenly, the front door opened. A flustered maid rushed out, drenched in sweat. "You're back, Ms. Serena! The storm outside is terrible. Please come in quickly!" "What's the rush? Did something happen at home?" Serena snapped out of her daze and walked in calmly. The maid stammered, clearly reluctant to say anything. By the time they reached the living room, Serena could hear Howard's voice coming from upstairs. "I don't care what kind of appraiser he is—as long as he can tell real porcelain from fake, read the patterns, and find what's hidden, just get him here immediately! If you're even a minute late, I'll cut ties wit