Chapter 72

Zach felt a surge of confidence after laying everything out. Wouldn't it be better for Serena to rekindle things with someone familiar—someone who knew her inside and out—rather than be a cold-blooded man's plaything? To him, the answer was obvious. But across from him, Serena let out a chuckle. "Marry you while you keep Wendy as your mistress? That's also sharing a man. How is that any different from me staying with Hugh? "If I have to share, I'd rather be with someone like him. Hugh is leagues above you in looks, wealth, and power. Why would I settle for being your wife when I could be his mistress?" Serena slowly rose and pressed a palm against the table's edge as she leaned in. A sharp, almost dangerous glint flashed across her eyes as she stared him down. "Besides, you're trying to use me to get closer to Hugh. Instead of wasting time trying to win me back, maybe you should try pleasing me. I might even introduce you to him if I'm in a good mood." Zach's confidence shatter