Chapter 470

The maid knocked on the door right on schedule. When the door swung open, Hugh stood there in nothing but a loose bathrobe, his face clouded with irritation. Before she could even ask what he wanted for breakfast, his cold voice cut through the air. "Someone stole my cufflinks last night. Find out who it was. I want everyone on it." "W-What? Yes, Mr. Larson!" Startled, the maid stammered, then quickly came to her senses. Hugh's belongings getting stolen during a family banquet? That was something serious. She hurried downstairs to handle the situation. Back in the room, Hugh turned away from the door just as the sound of water from the bathroom came to a sudden stop. A moment later, Serena stepped out, wrapped tightly in fresh clothes. Her hair was still damp with strands clinging to her skin where the hairdryer hadn't quite done its job. She glanced briefly at Hugh, then walked straight into the dressing room and slammed the door shut behind her. Leaning against the wall, H