Chapter 244

Howard's arrogance vanished in an instant. Selling off his own daughter had never weighed on his conscience. But hearing her say it out loud, blunt and cutting, stripped him of his pride and left him feeling uneasy. After all, Serena was still his daughter. Silence hung heavy in the office. After a long pause, Howard let out a sigh. "It's all my fault, but the Jansen Group needs projects and funding. You wouldn't want to see the company your mother built with her porcelain trade collapse, would you?" Serena fell silent, feeling a sharp pain pierce through her chest. They were father and daughter, yet every conversation revolved around business, money, and leverage. Never once had he spoken to her of love or of family. Even Amber's sacrifices had been reduced to nothing more than a bargaining chip. Serena felt a pang of sympathy for Amber. However, Jansen Group still bore the Jansen name. They hadn't taken everything from her yet. She forced herself to stay strong, masking her