Chapter 222

As soon as Serena saw the face at the door, she turned on her heels to leave. “Mrs. Quinn!” Chloe’s gaze swept over Serena’s visibly thinner face with a smug smirk. “Why are you running away after seeing me? What, scared?” Hearing her call her “Mrs. Quinn” caught Serena off guard. Chloe had never used that title before—always avoiding acknowledging her status. So now she was here to openly challenge her? Serena slowly turned back around, held her head high, and took a deliberate step forward. Her lips curled into a mocking smile as she locked eyes with Chloe, her voice laced with scorn. “Scared? Of you? You’re not worth it.” “Oh? Since you're not scared, how about inviting me in for a chat?” Chloe’s eyes flashed, full of provocation. She knew exactly how to push Serena’s buttons. Serena paused for a second, then motioned with her eyes for the nearby bodyguard to open the gate. Chloe wouldn’t show up so boldly if she planned anything reckless. That wouldn’t match her scheming persona. A