Chapter 69

Serena turned and walked away without hesitation. Zach had planned to go to Jansen Group to discuss the business deal, so he stepped forward to match her pace. "Serena, did you badmouth me in front of Mr. Larson on purpose? Are you trying to keep him from associating with me? Or are you just afraid he'll find out about the 13 years we spent together?" he asked. "You really think too highly of yourself." They stepped into the elevator together. As soon as the doors slid shut, leaving just the two of them, Serena let out a soft, amused laugh instead of getting irritated. "I'm just Hugh's 'mistress.' Why would he care about my past? I don't have the power to make him pay attention to me. And you, the mistress' ex-boyfriend, should probably give up on trying to climb your way up." As Serena finished speaking, Zach's expression turned sour. Just then, the elevator stopped again. What good luck. Sarah walked in with her arms full of documents. She glanced at Serena and Zach, then d