Chapter 452

The director smiled awkwardly, hesitating to speak. It wasn't until Serena arrived that he approached and greeted her. With her prestigious background from the Norman family, despite recent online controversies, the storm had gradually subsided under the management of Brooks Group in recent days. Wanting to maintain his composure, the director addressed Serena with utmost respect. Serena walked up to Sergio and greeted politely, "Mr. Brooks." Sergio responded with a nonchalant hum. After a glance around, she inquired, "Why isn't Mrs. Brooks here today?" Sergio's demeanor visibly tensed at the mention of "Mrs. Brooks". "Well, Ms. Scott isn't feeling well today and couldn't make it," explained the director. "I see... What a pity," Serena murmured, taking her seat among the special guests. As a special guest, Serena had expected to weigh in on Maeve's debut. Maeve's absence today was unexpected and disappointing to her. Observing the silence among the three, the direc