First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 228

Chapter 228: Chapter 228: Married Your Ex-Husband

It wasn’t until this moment that Serena Jennings realized she was actually laughing.

This smile was definitely a sign of schadenfreude.

"You’re so happy just because I’m not going to see Wendy Linton?"

Upon hearing Caleb Lockwood speak, Serena took a sip of coffee before turning her attention to Caleb.

A desk separated the two, as they stared at each other.

This scene seemed unbelievable to Serena.

Not long ago, she was still a housewife who never stepped outside her door.

"This happiness is different from the other kind."

Serena intentionally replied to Caleb with a formal line.

The thought of the Linton Family losing face certainly brought her joy.

"I heard... Patrick Rhodes helped you bully Cynthia Fulton?"

Serena was taken aback, thinking Caleb’s information network was indeed quick.

"It’s nothing but karmic justice... what Patrick did to Cynthia can’t be considered bullying."

As soon as Serena finished speaking, she noticed the smile on Caleb’s face vanish instantly.

"You’re really biased towards Patrick... have you forgotten how he used to insult you?"

Serena shrugged.

"I’m not petty, besides, people change..."

Speaking of which, Serena softly repeated:

"People do change."

Some people change for the better.

Like Patrick Rhodes.

Yet some...

Serena quietly took a sip of her coffee.

Fortunately...

Mr. Miller made this coffee sweet, not bitter.

At this moment, Caleb Lockwood’s voice rose once more:

"Do you really think Patrick is that good to you?"

Serena tilted her head, seeing Caleb’s face somber, his deep black eyes cold as ice.

"Patrick just seized the opportunity to make a gesture... if Cynthia were still the heiress of the Fulton Family, do you think he’d dare seek revenge for you?"

"No matter what, Patrick voluntarily helped me vent my frustration..."

"But the one who took down the Fulton Group was me..."

Serena vaguely heard Caleb mutter such a sentence under his breath.

She was stunned.

Honestly speaking, Cynthia’s fall to her current situation was indeed partly Caleb’s doing.

However, Serena didn’t understand what Caleb was doing.

Was he trying to claim credit from her?

Looking at Caleb’s furrowed brows, Serena let out a silent laugh.

She should probably stop overthinking.

She had a feeling Caleb brought her to the office just to bad-mouth Patrick. After finishing her coffee, Serena stood up.

The bag in her hand slipped to the ground, and a delicate jewelry box rolled out.

Before Serena could, Caleb bent down to pick up the jewelry box.

He opened it casually, finding a brooch inside.

The brooch was a semi-finished product, with no gemstone setting yet. But just by the metal framework, Caleb felt it was a men’s brooch.

"For a client?"

"No."

Serena grabbed the gift box from Caleb’s hand and stuffed it back into her bag.

Caleb watched her exit his office, a charming smile playing on his lips.

Next month...

is his birthday.

After leaving the Lockwood Group, Serena drove her car to a remote development zone.

There was a newly constructed fitness square.

Since none of the surrounding buildings were occupied, the fitness square appeared deserted.

After parking the car, Serena walked into the fitness square and saw Chance Bell playing on the slide alone.

Despite Chance’s age, wearing a suit while sliding seemed really inappropriate.

Serena couldn’t help but laugh:

"Are you still a child at heart?"

Chance noticed Serena too, and slid down the slide.

"I guess it’s reliving old memories! Remembered playing on the slide with you back then."

In his memory, Serena had always been a considerate child.

Sadly, the Linton Family hadn’t cherished this kindness.

Chance sighed silently, listening to Serena:

"The false identity mentioned here needs to be quick, they mustn’t get suspicious."

"Leave it to me! I’ve never let you down with what you’ve asked of me!"

"Hmm."

Seeing Chance extend a fist towards her, Serena reciprocated with a fist bump.

Until the sun set and dusk fell, Caleb Lockwood finally returned to Veridia Villa.

The servants signaled frantically upon seeing him.

Caleb entered the villa, first encountering Arthur Lockwood and Lilian Young’s disapproving faces.

Immediately, the Linton Family trio came into his view.

Caleb’s long eyelashes lifted slightly.

Unexpectedly... he’d left them hanging the entire day, yet they stayed.

He had expected the Lintons to be furious and storm off.

"Minister Linton, Mrs. Linton, I apologize, I’m late, there was some business at the company keeping me."

Caleb proactively apologized.

Since they’re still here, he naturally needed to display basic politeness.

Even if neither Arthur nor Lilian would believe his words, nor would the Lintons.

"It’s fine, business is important."

"Caleb is such a dedicated child, no wonder the Lockwood Group is thriving."

Aaron Linton and Jade Shaw’s generosity made Caleb sense their interest in him, determined to meet him even late at night.

Instinctively, Caleb turned his head to search for Wendy Linton when piano music emerged from the music room.

The piece was his favorite, the Chopin Nocturne.

Caleb realized it was Wendy Linton playing the piano inside the room.

He could also play the piano, but only to a certification level.

Not nearly the level of a pianist.

Wendy played better than him.

When the piece ended, Caleb saw Wendy walk out of the music room, a confident smile on her face.

"I wonder, compared to your first love, who played better?"