First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 325

Chapter 325: Chapter 325: The Assassin

The matte grey Koenigsegg sped like lightning.

The sky above, matching the car’s paint, was a murky grey.

Sitting inside the car, one could feel the oppressive low pressure before the storm.

Serena Jennings glanced at Caleb Lockwood, who was driving. His chiseled profile always seemed cold and indifferent, as if he was displeased about something.

"You tricked me into your car with fake intel on Julian Xavier. If you don’t explain, I’m jumping out."

Upon hearing Serena’s words, Caleb smiled calmly.

"At this speed, jumping out... Are you tired of living?"

Serena pursed her lips.

"And I didn’t lie to you. I do have information on that fake Julian Xavier."

Caleb laid out the results of Mr. Sanders’ investigation to Serena, point by point.

In the end, Mr. Sanders had not obtained any photos of joker, but by piecing together various clues, he believed the fake Julian Xavier was indeed joker.

Joker is the second-in-command of The Wyrmfang Gang, a significant force in Meridia.

And he is also an assassin.

Although he’s not a genetics expert like the real Julian Xavier, his learning ability is strong, easily acquiring high-level certifications in many fields, gaining Draven’s favor.

"His secret personal account showed signs of transactions, money transferred from Claire Shaw’s account... the real Julian Xavier was killed by The Wyrmfang Gang... There’s reason to believe Claire Shaw was helped by joker to harm you... Serena..."

Caleb turned his head, looking at Serena, asking: "Did you offend The Wyrmfang Gang? Or do you have some personal vendetta with joker?"

Serena’s expression was serious, her brows deeply furrowed.

According to the intel Caleb had obtained, the man named joker seemed to be targeting her.

Whether it was assisting Claire Shaw to harm her, or approaching Lana Xavier and manipulating the Lockwood Group.

However...

Serena couldn’t recall any grudge with The Wyrmfang Gang.

The name joker was also unfamiliar to her.

Could it be related to The Linton Family?

Serena considered the possibility.

But the likelihood was low.

After all, the fact that she was the Linton’s flesh and blood had long been kept secret, even if The Wyrmfang Gang had issues with the Lintons, they would have gone after Jasper Linton, Aaron Linton, or Wendy Linton.

Moreover...

When joker impersonated Julian Xavier to get close to Lana, the Lockwood Group wasn’t hers yet.

It was Caleb’s.

So...

Was joker really targeting her?

Serena was at a loss, feeling a headache.

"If you can’t figure it out, then don’t think about it."

Suddenly, Caleb said from beside her.

"I still don’t know who put me in this predicament."

Serena retorted casually.

Caleb chuckled, "Are you saying I shouldn’t have investigated joker, and even if I did, I shouldn’t have told you?"

Serena rolled her eyes at Caleb, "You should have found out why joker is targeting me first, then tell me."

Caleb was taken aback, his smile deepening.

He didn’t expect Serena to be so assertive.

"I’m sorry, I guess I really didn’t think this through."

Serena’s gaze lingered on Caleb’s profile.

Caleb smiled, seemingly in a good mood.

In her past impression, Caleb rarely apologized.

At least, rarely to her.

But now, "sorry" was no longer a rare word from Caleb’s lips.

Raindrops pelted against the glass, becoming denser and denser.

The windshield wipers were on full speed, yet the view through the front windshield was still unclear.

However, it wasn’t long before Caleb began to slow down, finally bringing the car to a halt in a parking space.

This place was familiar to Serena.

Even with the downpour outside hampering visibility, she still knew where they were.

Here—

Was Lana Xavier’s home.

Regarding joker, or rather the fake Julian Xavier’s clue, Lana would definitely want to know.

"You’re no longer my assistant..."

Serena reminded softly.

Caleb’s charming smile curved up.

"But I’m still your ex-husband."

The term "ex-husband" stirred slight ripples in Serena’s heart.

"An ex-husband... is that a special relationship?"

Caleb’s long lashes fluttered slightly, he said faintly:

"At least it allows me to hold an umbrella for you."

The rain didn’t abate.

Serena and Caleb walked side by side.

Serena consciously kept a distance from Caleb, and Caleb didn’t force himself closer to her.

The umbrella remained steadfastly over Serena’s head.

Reaching the building’s entrance, Caleb looked like he hadn’t had an umbrella at all.

The rainwater trickled down Caleb’s prominent nose, resembling tears.

Serena rarely saw Caleb so disheveled.

And it was because of her.

Serena pulled a packet of tissues from her purse, taking one out and handing it to Caleb.

"...Wipe up!"

Caleb lowered his eyes at the tissue in Serena’s hand, smiling:

"You help me wipe it off."

Serena immediately retracted her hand, only to hear Caleb continue:

"If you help wipe my face, I’ll tell you another clue about joker."

Under Caleb’s smiling gaze, Serena gritted her teeth with dissatisfaction.

She held the tissue, reaching out to gently wipe the rain from Caleb’s face.

The originally dry tissue absorbed more and more water, becoming softer.

Serena’s fingertips inadvertently brushed against Caleb’s skin.