Chapter 18: The Blood Type

The Blood Type.

Serena was deep in thought while driving back to the city proper. Just then, her phone rang. When she saw the name flashing on her screen, her heart skipped a beat. She ended up stomping on the brakes a little too abruptly.

She pulled over on the roadside, watching as her phone continued buzzing.

It was Nathaniel.

He still called, so Serena decided to answer it. However, she didn’t say anything. She simply listened.

“I spoke to my mother,” Nathaniel said, his voice low and unbearably calm. “She was the one who ordered the unofficial blacklist. We struck a deal, and I’ve revoked it. My word is good enough. You should be able to apply for work in Velmon City now. Alternatively, you can work—”

Nathaniel still had more to say, but Serena ended the call anyway. She had already decided she would leave after the divorce was finalized.

Although learning about her mother’s will still angered her, the day wasn’t entirely bad. When Serena arrived at Alice’s apartment, she receive