Chapter 145

"No," Serena replied firmly. She stood up, ready to leave. Howard shot to his feet with both hands pressed against the table. "Nina, you're my daughter. We can talk this through! I just need you to put in a good word for Jansen Group in front of Zach. If you're willing to help, I promise your Mom's name won't be erased from our family's history. I'll even build her a separate memorial, exactly the way she would have wanted. Will that do?" He sounded almost desperate. The day of the bidding, he had watched with his own eyes as Zach chased after Serena's car. Whether it was lingering affection or guilt driving Zach's actions, it didn't matter. As long as Zach still had feelings for her, this could work. If they could win him over, they would secure Foster Group's partnership and investment, and that was the only thing keeping Jansen Group afloat. Serena halted mid-step and let out a sharp laugh. "You only remember me when you need something. Do you think you can keep stringing me