NovelBookChapter 197
Dressed in a trench coat, Bernard's face was dark as he leaned against the wall.
"| didn't expect to run into such a mess right after dinner. It looks like Javerton City's thugs aren't any better than
those in Marven City."
"Mr. Blake, there was no need for you to step in yourself. Your safety...'
Bernard simply waved a hand dismissively. "Why else would | learn martial arts if not for moments like these?"
"You're the one who saved Serena?"
Hugh's usually immaculate suit was slightly disheveled, his hurried steps betraying his anxiety. He strode
straight to the door and glanced inside to check on Serena.
He then turned his gaze toward Bernard, who was surrounded by bodyguards.
"I was just passing by."
Bernard tilted his head, noticing the genuine concern in Hugh's eyes. Only then did he gesture for his men to
leave.
Chandler, who arrived late, exchanged a glance with the departing group and walked over to Hugh with a serious
expression.
"Mr. Larson, should we look into this man?"
"Forget about him." Hugh's icy gaze cut through the glass, landing on Serena inside the room. "Find out who had
the audacity to lay a hand on my wife in Javerton City."
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The air around Hugh grew increasingly terrifying, causing Chandler to shiver involuntarily and quickly order an
investigation.
With the situation settled, Hugh stayed by Serena's bedside without a word.
Night fell, and the first light of dawn crept in.
Serena slowly opened her eyes, immediately seeing Hugh beside her. He really
came.
Her hand under the blanket unconsciously gripped the sheet. She was excited by his presence yet worried about
him.
His dark circles were heavy. And he was still in his suit, looking as if he hadn't rested all night.
"Sorry for taking up your time."
The slight joy in Hugh's eyes was shattered by her casual remark. Did she only think she was taking up his time?
Hugh's mind flashed back to the photos Chandler had gathered last night. Thinking of the untouched knife lying
on the ground, his expression darkened.
"You're an adult. And you still think it's fine to drink whatever is put in front of you?"
If it weren't for that drink, she wouldn't have ended up in danger.
If Bernard hadn't arrived in time, Hugh didn't even want to imagine the outcome.
Serena had assumed the water was safe since it was brought by the bistro's attendant.
Noticing the obvious displeasure in
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Apology after apology completely ignited Hugh's anger. Was he angry over such trivial matters?
Serena... She didn't even care about herself!
Did she really believe his biggest concern was the Larson family's reputation after all the worry he had gone
through?
Hugh almost laughed from sheer rage. But his expression only grew colder.
Finally, unable to suppress his anger any longer, he stood up slowly and said, "Enough. Get srest."
Hugh turned and left in anger. He completely failed to notice the surprise and confusion in Serena's eyes behind
him.
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