Chapter 10

The headquarters of the Larson Group was several times larger than the Zarena Group. At 4:00 pm, Serena stood in the CEO's office on the top floor. Across from her, seated at his desk reviewing documents, was the man she was about to marry—Hugh Larson. Rumors claimed he was impotent. Unlike Zach's sharp and commanding presence, the man before her exuded an almost unnatural gentleness. Sunlight streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting a soft glow on him, making him seem entirely unthreatening. His skin was fair, making his features appear even more striking. The deep-set eyes, the sharp bridge of his nose, and the sculpted lips with a natural flush—he was undeniably good-looking. Perhaps she had been staring too intently, as Hugh slowly lifted his gaze. In that instant, the gentle and harmless atmosphere vanished. The air grew tense, suffocating. An indescribable pressure radiated from his eyes, making Serena's heart tighten. She suddenly realized—it wasn't gentlen