Chapter 297

"Come with me. We need to talk." Alex's grip on my wrist tightened. The pain shot through my arm, and I could almost hear the friction of my bones grinding against each other. I bit my lower lip, refusing to show weakness in front of him. Lucas let out a small cough, breaking the suffocating tension in the room. "Mr. Hastings, Serena is my employee. If there's something to discuss, it should be done in my office." Alex snapped his head around, his glare so sharp it could tear him apart. "Your employee? Lucas, don't think I don't know what you're up to! Serena is in such a fragile state, and you're keeping her by your side? You're clearly taking advantage of the situation!" "Taking advantage?" Lucas chuckled as if he had just heard a joke. "Mr. Hastings, you're giving yourself way too much credit. Serena chose to work here. It was her decision, not mine." As he spoke, he reached out and gently placed his hand over my wrist, separating me from Alex's grip. Alex's hand stiffened for