Chapter 99

Zach's anxious gaze was cut off entirely. The car smoothly pulled away from the villa's district and headed toward the bustling city center. Silence filled the car. Then, Serena turned her head, realizing it a moment too late. "Mr. Larson, was it a coincidence that you passed by the Jansen residence?" "It's not a coincidence." Hugh's expression remained cold. Half of his face was swallowed by the car's shadows. Only his deep, piercing eyes reflected Serena's image as he continued, "I came here specifically for you." "Me? Did something happen?" Serena asked, raising an eyebrow. Had word already gotten to Hugh that Cole had helped Zach land the project and that the Jansen family was planning to work with him? Did Hugh, as her ally, deliberately take a detour to warn her? Serena's eyes widened at the thought. Hugh responded, "It was your stepmother who called us. She said that ever since you became my wife, you've been acting arrogantly, with no regard for anyone. "She even accu