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* 2nd * Chapter 371 : ... solidifies him as the undisputed president of Vanderbilt Group

The drive back to Le Châteauesque Manor stretched long into the evening, the winding road cloaked in silence. When Serena finally reached her bedroom, she went straight to the wardrobe, slid aside a panel, and retrieved the hidden box.Inside lay the remnants of a past she could neither bury nor confront fully: a folded letter whose edges had softened with time, a simple ring, and a chip no larger than her fingernail. Nestled beside them was the small scorpion seal she had discovered in Charleston—a puzzle she had yet to solve, its origins far beyond her reach. For now, it slept inside the box, as if waiting.Her fingers unfolded the letter almost by instinct, hungry to read the words again. But halfway, she froze. Her gaze drifted to the ring. She lifted it, weighing the cool band against her palm, then brought it close to slip onto her finger. Yet, at the image of Alexander’s face flashing through her mind, she stopped short. Her brows furrowed, and she set the ring back down with a

* 2nd * Chapter 372 : I’ll take care of it,

Alexander sat at the head of the long mahogany table, perfectly composed, his posture regal yet relaxed. His fingertips tapped a slow rhythm against the polished surface, each beat echoing in the silent conference room. He looked for all the world like a man with time to spare, unconcerned by the storm he had just unleashed.Finally, he lifted his gaze, his voice calm but cutting.“Justin, to buy those twenty percent shares from Mr. Saverio, you mortgaged everything you own, drained your cash reserves, and borrowed four hundred million dollars from the bank. Tell me—how exactly do you plan to pay that back?”The question hung in the air like a guillotine.Alexander’s eyes glinted with quiet amusement as they swept across the room, but the family members sitting along the sides recoiled as though pierced by ice. Moments ago, they had been whispering with confidence, emboldened by Justin’s apparent triumph. Now, under Alexander’s gaze, they shrank into their seats, their earlier bravado

* 2nd * Chapter 373 : You must be Mr. Vanderbilt?

The night hummed with laughter and clinking glasses. Warm light spilled from the chandeliers of the private lounge, casting a golden haze over the polished marble floor. The smell of whiskey and citrus lingered thickly in the air.Chiara, pale but graceful, hurried forward to steady Alexander as he swayed slightly in his chair. Even though she was visibly under the weather—her cheeks flushed, her breathing shallow—she looked the picture of devotion. Her every gesture seemed rehearsed to perfection, a delicate performance of care.The crowd around them burst into teasing laughter. “Chiara’s really got your back, Mr. Vanderbilt,” one of the men joked, lifting his glass.Alexander didn’t respond. He sat slouched, eyes downcast, the corner of his mouth twitching in something that wasn’t quite a smile. He let Chiara’s hand linger on his arm, but his silence said more than any words could.In that noisy, glittering room, it was as if Serena had been erased entirely—like she’d never existed i

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The city lights shimmered across the windshield as Chiara slipped back into the car, the night air trailing behind her like a faint perfume of rain and perfume. Lucca sat behind the wheel, one hand gripping the steering column, his profile sharp in the glow of the dashboard lights. His brows were furrowed, his expression a mix of restraint and quiet disapproval.“You shouldn’t have come tonight,” he said at last, his voice low but edged with reproach.Chiara let out a small laugh, brushing an invisible speck from her dress. “Oh, come now, Lucca. Because I came, everyone’s talking about me and Alexander.” Her tone carried both satisfaction and defiance. “No one’s even mentioning Serena anymore. My background, my family, my connection to Alexander—it’s all far more dazzling than hers.” She tilted her chin slightly, the streetlight cutting a golden edge across her cheekbone. “If Serena ends up with him, people will just think she’s some Cinderella he picked up out of pity. And Alexander—h

* 2nd * Chapter 375 : Keep pushing the special task force,

Chiara lounged on a velvet sofa, one leg crossed lazily over the other, a crystal bowl of grapes perched on her knee. The glow from her tablet screen reflected in her eyes as she scrolled through a flood of online comments, her lips curling into a delighted smile.“Dorian,” she said between laughs, popping another grape into her mouth, “why do people hate Serena so much? I mean, I get why everyone in the industry can’t stand her—but even strangers are tearing her apart. Honestly, I think she deserves every bit of it.”Dorian, seated beside her, silently washed more fruit at the marble counter. He was a tall man with sharp, disciplined movements—an assassin by trade, now her silent shadow. Lucca had assigned him to protect her years ago, but Dorian did far more than that.“If you don’t like her,” he said in a low, measured tone, “I can take care of it tonight. Permanently.”Chiara burst into laughter, her eyes glinting like polished glass. “If I wanted her dead, I would’ve sent you to N

* 2nd * Chapter 376 : He gives me whatever I want.

The truck rumbled to a halt before a sprawling villa, its headlights slicing through the pale mist that hung low over the grounds. The engine’s hum died, leaving only the faint rustle of leaves in the night breeze.Chiara stepped out first, her heels clicking smartly against the cobblestone driveway. A servant immediately emerged to take the crate containing Snowball—the great white wolf with eyes like shards of ice—and carried it carefully inside.Chiara’s gaze swept over to the sleek black car parked nearby. She recognized it instantly. With a faint smile, she walked toward it, her perfume drifting faintly through the cool air. When she reached the window, she knocked—softly, almost playfully.Serena sat still in the driver’s seat, her profile faintly illuminated by the dashboard lights. Her jaw was set, her hands motionless on the steering wheel. She didn’t roll down the window.Chiara tilted her head, observing her in the dim reflection. She had guessed it already—the wolf wasn’t

* 2nd * Chapter 377

Chaos rippled through the entire building like a shockwave. Employees huddled around computer screens, their faces pale and tense as the flood of scandalous videos continued to surface online. The company’s group chats were exploding, and no one knew what to say—or how to contain the wildfire consuming their reputation.Anita Ruiz stood frozen for a moment before slamming her palm against her desk. “Get the PR department to fix this—now!” she barked, her voice sharp enough to slice through the panic-filled air.“Ms. Ruiz,” one trembling staff member stammered, “there are… too many videos. Even if we release a statement denying it’s you, no one’s going to believe it. And—” he swallowed hard, “—all the actors in those videos are from our company.”That was the dagger.Anita’s stomach dropped. Her head pounded, her temples throbbing with disbelief. Only an hour ago, she had been chatting smugly with Chiara, plotting how to destroy Serena Morales’s reputation. She had imagined herself sav

* 2nd * Chapter 378

The internet was on fire.Just when everyone thought Anita couldn’t sink any lower, Ruiz Star Entertainment dropped a bombshell—she had resigned.But the announcement only poured gasoline on the flames.[Resign? That’s it? She should be in jail!][We need a full investigation into Ruiz Star Entertainment! They’ve been shady for years!][Remember that scandal with E.A. Corporation? Serena was the one who exposed it! That whole company’s rotten to the core!][You can’t just “resign” your way out of criminal behavior. Something’s being covered up.]By noon, hashtags accusing Ruiz Star Entertainment of corruption and exploitation were trending across every platform.Yet, despite the public outrage, the company remained eerily quiet. Their only statement—“Anita has resigned due to personal reasons”—felt like a slap in the face.As hours passed, the situation escalated.Three small-time actors, shaking with courage, came forward on social media, revealing horrifying stories of being coerce

* 2nd * Chapter 379 : Prove it. Do something that makes me happy.

Raphael was already sprawled comfortably on the leather couch when Alexander walked in. A glossy black gift box sat beside him, and in his hand, he twirled a silver tie clip—something he’d picked up overseas, sleek and understated, the kind of gift that was meant to impress.Alexander didn’t even glance at it. He loosened his tie, unfastened his cufflinks, and tossed them into a small crystal dish on the table. His suit jacket followed, landing carelessly over the armrest as he sank into the seat opposite Raphael, the faint scent of cologne and rain still clinging to him.Raphael leaned forward, eyes gleaming with curiosity. “Alexander, are you really dating Chiara? Everyone’s talking about it.” He paused, gauging his cousin’s expression. “What about Penny?”Alexander’s gaze flicked toward him—sharp, unreadable. “Did she tell you that?” His tone carried a weight that made Raphael hesitate.By she, Alexander obviously meant Serena.Raphael shook his head quickly. “No, I just called Ava

* 2nd * Chapter 380 : Stay there. I’ll handle it.

The day had started like any other—sharp heels echoing against the marble floors, sunlight slanting through the glass facade of E.A. Studios, and Serena’s mind occupied with business. She was supposed to meet a renowned film director for lunch, someone she’d been trying to sign to her company for weeks.By noon, she and Marilyn descended into the underground parking lot, their conversation a mix of scheduling details and light laughter. The air was cool and faintly metallic, echoing with distant engine hums.The moment they stepped into the car, the world shattered—literally.A deafening crash! erupted as the side window exploded inward, scattering shards of glass like rain.Marilyn gasped and opened her mouth to scream, but before a sound could escape, a dark figure struck the back of her neck. Her body went limp, collapsing into the seat beside her.Serena froze. Her instincts screamed danger. She twisted toward the front&

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