Chapter 152

Oliver immediately crouched down to help Jack Brooks gather the things scattered on the floor, stuffing them back into the handbag while muttering under his breath, “You gotta stop being so clumsy,” and flashing an apologetic smile at Serena. “We’re heading back to Veloria tomorrow for New Year’s, so you won’t need to come by anymore,” he said with a polite smile, handing the handbag back to her with both hands. Not wanting to linger, Serena quickly took the bag, gave a small nod and smile, and then left with Matthew. Oliver stood by the doorway watching them go, looking a bit spaced out. Ivy noticed everything. From the moment she got there, Oliver barely stopped bringing up Serena—it wasn’t hard to figure out. The man she’d fallen for never really had his eyes on her. The restaurant, now suddenly quiet, felt oddly cold. Ivy tilted her head back, stared at the ceiling, and forced her tears back down. Her face was pale. Jack quietly stepped up to him. “Sir...” That snapped Oliver out o