Chapter 24

Serene was seething in anger. She puffed her cheeks and took deep breaths as she tried to control herself. The warmth on her face was unmistakable; so she knew she must be as red as a tomato, but she did not care about that now.

She stood up from her chair and looked down at him. She took advantage of the temporary position of power she had over him. Glaring angrily, her voice shaking, she pointed at his face, “If you think you can bribe me with your compensation, Mr. Rain, think again! I will never give my eggs to you!”

She did not bother waiting for his response. She stormed out of the cafe in her angry strides, not even bothering to look back.

Serene left Justin stunned and puzzled. She was long gone, but he remained in his seat, looking in the direction she stormed out of. What just happened?

The more he thought about the words she said, the more painful his head became. He shook his head and massaged his temples to ease the growing headache he felt. She