Chapter 18

　　Serena's POV. 　　Seeing Ross's face twist with rage filled me with a sense of satisfaction. I needed him to know that he didn't own me, and he never would. 　　I wrapped my arms around Richard, deepening our kiss. Out of the corner of my eye, I watched as Ross stormed off, his anger palpable. 　　I broke free from Richard's grasp, my heart still racing from the encounter. 　　"What's the meaning of that?" Richard asked, his brow furrowed with concern. 　　I shrugged him off. "None of your business," I replied, trying to brush it off. 　　But Richard wasn't having it. In a flash, he pinned me against the wall, his eyes blazing with intensity. 　　"Well, if you don't know, let me tell you - it's my fucking business," he growled. "Are you also sleeping with him?" 　　My eyes widened in shock, and I felt a surge of anger. 　　"You know what? Fuck you," I spat, shoving him away and storming off. I quickened my pace, my heart pounding in my chest. 　　"Serena, Serena, Serena!" Richard called out, but I ignor