Chapter 21

This arrangement required secrecy, so no one beyond Hunter and Serena knew about their deal. Their relationship seemed to revert to how it was when Nadine was alive, as they now flaunted affectionate gestures without restraint. They went to see the northern lights and took photos together. Later, Serena captioned her photos as, "Always by my side." Hunter amplified the message by sharing it across all his platforms, the romantic implication unmistakable. They were sparking another online frenzy. But unlike before, the reactions were more bewildered than envious. "If I remember correctly, didn't Hunter's wife just die? He's already back with Serena?" "You don't get it. Hunter and Nadine were just a business marriage, and there's no love there. They were sworn enemies. Now that she's gone, he's finally free to be with his true love." "But Nadine was still his wife in name. Her body's barely cold, and he's already moved on? That's just wrong." The confusion wasn't limited to the int