Chapter 124

“Ding...” Floor sixty-eight. The whole office looked extra empty and quiet after work hours. The secretary’s office still had lights on. Serena peeked in and spotted Lucas still buried in work. She remembered Jake Taylor mentioning there'd been a full-day board meeting—no wonder he's still tied up. She figured she wouldn't bother him, so she walked over to Matthew’s office instead. *Knock knock.* *Knock knock knock.* A few soft knocks. No answer. Maybe he was too tired and fell asleep? Serena gently pushed the door open—and froze. It wasn’t just Matthew she saw. There was a woman hanging off his shoulders, acting all flirty. She had dreadlocks, a sporty jacket, and super dramatic makeup that made it hard to tell what she really looked like—but her figure was hard to miss. The moment the door opened, Matthew glanced up, surprised. The woman stopped laughing and turned to look at Serena. This... was not a scene Serena had ever imagined playing in her head. She just stood there, glued to