Chapter 288

Chloe Garland was fuming. She’d stopped Maria and Dylan deliberately to test the waters between her and Matthew Quinn, still doubting this so-called "Maria’s" identity. But the plan backfired hard—Maria flipped the situation in seconds, making Chloe look like a complete fool. Thankfully, Dylan reappeared with two cups of coffee, easing the awkwardness just a bit. Chloe quickly plastered on a fake smile and, trying to sound casually friendly, handed a cup to Serena Dawson. “Miss Maria, dropping by Quinn Corp today—are you here to talk business?” “Nope.” Serena took a small sip, smiling faintly. “I left with Mr. Quinn last night, remember? This morning, I realized he left something in the hotel room. What could I do? Had to drop it off myself.” Chloe’s smile fell flat in an instant. “Hotel room?” “Yeah, over at the S Hotel.” Serena said it like it was the most normal thing ever. “Honestly, Mr. Quinn's taste is spot-on. The hotel was just my style. Even this outfit I’m wearing—he picked i