Chapter 139

She withdrew her gaze and turned to the handsome man beside her. "Mr. Larson, what brings you here today?" "I got an invitation, so I'm just filling in at the last minute." Hugh's response was brief and short. Serena was surprised. She hadn't expected Hugh to be the type to step in as a last-minute replacement. Given their alliance, she chose not to ask further. Instead, she told Gene to head back to the villa. There were some music composition devices in the luggage she had brought earlier. Zach didn't question her decision. The two of them made their way to the villa in silence. Serena didn't bother hiding her musical skills. Right in front of Hugh, she opened her equipment case, picked out the devices she needed, and was about to ask the maids to load them into the car. Before she could speak, Hugh strode over and gently pulled her arm. "There's no need to bring them. The cables are broken." Serena was shocked. Then, she quickly looked down to check on the equipment. At