Chapter 45

When she reached the first floor, Serena spotted Hugh picking up the prescribed medication. "Why did you come down?" His tone held a hint of displeasure at seeing her wandering around. Serena didn't want to make a fuss, so she casually made up an excuse. "I don't like the smell of disinfectant." Hugh studied her lowered gaze but didn't press further. "I'll take you home." The night stretched over the city as Serena returned to Crestview Bay. Just as she was done freshening up, her phone rang. It was her assistant, Natalie Franklin. "Ms. Jansen, there's a company looking to pitch a collaboration. It's a newly established firm, and they're in a rush, insisting on meeting at Jansen Group tomorrow at 9:00 am. "They didn't disclose the name of their representative, and the project value is quite large. It seems risky. Should I turn them down?" After Sarah stepped down, her assistant naturally became Serena's assistant. Natalie was highly competent, nothing like the arrogant yet in