Chapter 63

"What are you up to?" Serena was still shaken from that earlier rollercoaster of an ordeal. She hadn't even caught her breath yet when a message from Matthew popped up out of nowhere. She casually replied with three words: "Scrolling Twitter." Matthew frowned slightly, though there was a subtle smile tugging at his lips. This silly woman seriously didn’t see him as her boss—browsing social media during work hours like it’s nothing. His long fingers quickly typed a reply: "Dinner tonight to celebrate the new job." Serena stared at the message and her only reaction was a mental, "Seriously?" Like, what exactly was she celebrating? Being roped into this gig against her will? Meanwhile, Matthew called up Connor. "We’re eating at your restaurant tonight. Bring out the good wine." "Oh wow, look who remembered I exist! Guess I’ll honor you with my presence tonight." "It’s your restaurant we’re eating at, not dinner with you." Matthew ended the call in his usual cool, detached tone. After work