All Chapters of The Art of Revenge: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Poppy was caught off guard, surprised by the question.A flicker of panic flashed in her eyes as she lowered her gaze. "What café… I… I’ve already forgotten."“Oh?” Serena looked skeptical.That day, she had been so eager to tell her something.Later, when they ran into her at Vernon Hospital with Xavier, she had loudly insisted that Clint's father, Gaius, was killed by her own father, Bram.It’s only been a few days, and now she won’t even admit it?Could it be that she really got scared off by a few words from Xavier?"I didn’t expect Miss Castano to be such a coward.""What do you mean?! You're the coward!""Weren’t you all high and mighty that day? What now, just a few words from the young master of the Blaze family, and you’re too scared to speak?""You’re the one scared by him!""Oh really? Then why won’t you speak?" Serena sipped her coffee c

The ringtone of her phone interrupted Serena’s chaotic thoughts.She reached into her bag, glanced at the caller ID, and took a deep breath before answering. “Hello, Grandpa Bryan!”A warm, weathered male voice came from the other end of the line. “Miss Knowles, hope I’m not disturbing you?”The elderly gentleman had always been very courteous.Time had only made his demeanor more refined and gentle.Serena shook her head. “Not at all. I’m just having some coffee. Is there something I can help you with?”“Oh, it’s like this! The rough stone we looked at yesterday at Mr. Kim’s place has already been cut. You left in a hurry, and Mr. Kim didn’t get your contact info, so he asked me to let you know.”“Oh!”Serena still felt confident about the stone she’d seen yesterday.But out of politeness, she asked cautiously, “So, how did it turn

The old lady smiled warmly and nodded. “Try them on!”“But… this is far too valuable!”Inside the rosewood box nestled a pair of earrings so green and lustrous they looked like morning dew captured in gemstone. Each teardrop-shaped piece was roughly 30 by 15 millimeters, crafted from flawless chrysoprase—a rare and radiant apple-green stone often mistaken for jade in older eras.Set in antique gold with fine milgrain detailing, they shimmered with the elegance of old-world luxury. In today’s market, the pair would be worth several million at auction.Serena knew the value didn’t lie just in the stones—but in the craftsmanship, the era, the sentiment. And to receive something so precious from someone she’d only met twice? It felt far too extravagant.But the old lady didn’t blink. She picked up the earrings and approached Serena, who instinctively leaned down as the woman fastened th

Christan stepped in, dressed in a beige casual outfit and sporting the latest Balenciaga sneakers. His face was expressionless.His hair was meticulously styled, and he still wore the light makeup from his recent appearance on a show.Already naturally handsome, the touch of grooming made him even more striking.From the moment he walked in, his eyes had been fixed solely on Grandpa Bryan, not sparing Serena even a glance.“Grandpa.”Grandpa Bryan’s face darkened slightly. “You have a guest here. Don’t you think you should at least greet her?”Serena's anxiety only deepened, and she quickly lowered her head so Christian couldn’t see her face.Christan frowned and reluctantly turned to glance at the girl sitting opposite Grandpa Bryan.When he saw what she was wearing, his eyes flickered.Her sense of fashion wasn’t bad. From the gown to the accessories, down to her hairstyl

Once outside, Serena looked up and saw a bright, round moon hanging in the sky. The moonlight shimmered on the lake in front of the villa, making it sparkle.The scenery was truly breathtaking.Unable to resist, Serena walked toward the lake.She figured—since she’d come all this way, why not take a stroll before leaving?She had never known there was such a beautiful lake in the northern suburbs of Vernon.By the lakeside was a patch of reeds—not tall, but each stalk thick and healthy.She stopped by the reeds and looked into the distance.Having just put Christan in his place and now enjoying this lovely view, her mood couldn’t be better.She took a deep breath, feeling the gentle breeze from the lake brush her cheeks. Bathed in moonlight, Serena stretched out her arms, feeling like a goddess of the lake, majestic and serene.But the good mood didn’t last long. A jarring voice behind her d