Chapter 296

Author’s POV The morning light filtered through the curtains as Serena reviewed the final details for her board meeting presentation. She'd been up since dawn, determined to leave nothing to chance. A soft knock at the door interrupted her concentration. "Ms. Quinn? There's someone here to see you," the hotel suite's security guard announced through the intercom. Serena glanced at Ryan, who was on a call in the adjoining room. They weren't expecting visitors. With a cautious frown, she moved to the security monitor. Jax Holloway stood in the hallway, his expensive suit impeccable, his silver hair perfectly coiffed. The predatory smile on his face sent a chill down her spine. "Let him in," she instructed, squaring her shoulders. "But stay close." As Jax Holloway entered, Serena remained seated on the sofa, deliberately making him come to her. Her posture was regal, controlled—the complete opposite of the nervous bride who had once cowered at fancy dinner parties. "Mr. Holloway, what an