The sound of the closing door echoed twice in Serena Stanton's heart, sending ripples through her.
Whether in the past or now, every time Jasper Grant is involved, Adrian Shaw gets upset.
He doesn't care about Jasper Grant at all, so the problem must lie with her.
Jasper Grant is like a bomb buried between the two of them—any slight touch and it detonates.
And the regret is, without Jasper Grant, Serena wouldn't exist.
Serena doesn't dwell on these things.
Many years ago, she calmly accepted the fact that she and Adrian Shaw weren't on the same path.
She knows what she wants, and understands what she ought to do.
After breakfast, it's still early. Serena isn't in a hurry to head to the firm. She turns on the coffee machine to brew herself a latte.
The rich aroma of coffee spreads throughout the quiet space.
She drank the entire cup slowly, then washed the porcelain mug and placed it back, walking toward the foyer at a measured pace.
