The game between him and her had come to an end! On her 28th birthday, God had decided to give her a taste of cruelty far beyond what she could have imagined.Dragging her two suitcases behind her, Serenity struggled to get down the stairs. When she finally made it out of the house, she bumped into the housekeeper.He was obviously surprised when he saw her dressed so plainly and pulling her suitcases.“Where are you going, Ms. Lewis?” “I’m moving out,” replied Serenity. “Jackson and I have broken up, so there’s no reason for me to stay anymore.” What?!The housekeeper appeared shocked. Broken up? With Mr. Valor?! But today… wasn’t today Serenity’s birthday? Didn’t Jackson arrange for a special birthday menu in the evening?However, judging by Serenity’s tone right now, it didn’t sound like she was joking. For a moment, the housekeeper was confounded.However, Serenity didn’t say a word. She continued dragging her suitcase and walked out of the Valor residence.The housekeeper proc

Serenity walked to the bus stop closest to the Valor Residence with her luggage. She sat down on the bench and waited. A few moments later, her phone rang.It took her a while to notice because her mind was elsewhere. She took out her phone and saw that the call was from Lisa. Lisa... Serenity started tearing up again.She answered the call and heard Lisa's familiar voice ask, "Serenity, are you at the Valor Residence? Terry and I are on our way."Serenity recalled she had invited Lisa and Terry over to celebrate her birthday with her.However... that was no longer happening."No, don't come. I broke up with Jackson. I won’t be celebrating today," said Serenity sadly. Lisa was shocked. "You broke up with Jackson? What's happened?! Where are you now?!" Lisa sounded anxious. The news was too sudden.Moreover, Serenity sounded... calm!That only made Lisa more worried. She knew her best friend well. She would not be so worried if Serenity was wailing and howling. Being calm

Clara was surprised. She could sense that something was wrong. "What's wrong? Did something happen?""...Yeah. I'll tell you later," Serenity struggled to keep her voice natural. "Please tell Yanny I'm sorry I can't treat him to cake today. Tell him I'll buy him a cake to make it up to him." "Don't worry about it. If you need any help, you know you can always come to me. I know I can't do much, but two heads are better than one," said Clara.Clara saw Serenity as a true friend.After getting out of jail, she left her hometown to avoid Wilson Birch. She had lost contact with all of her past friends. She hardly had anyone around her she could call a friend now.Serenity was pretty much the only one!"Thanks, Clara. Don't worry, I'll be fine," Serenity said before ending the call.That's right, she'd be fine. She's just going through another breakup, that's all. She's just crashing down to earth once more.However, it wasn't as bad as the last time. The last time, she was wrongfu

"But this is a nicer place," said Lisa."With the money I have now, I can only afford a room in a budget inn," said Serenity.Lisa quickly said, "If it's money you're worried about, I can...""Lisa, I appreciate it, but I want to rely on myself," Serenity said. That's right – in this world, to survive, you ultimately had to rely on yourself.Lisa opened her mouth, but in the end, she didn't say anything. She knew that her best friend had her pride!After booking a room in an inn, Lisa asked Terry to go out and buy some food. Only after Terry left did she ask her best friend what happened. Why did Serenity break up with Jackson Valor so suddenly?"He said he's tired and doesn't want to continue the relationship anymore. In truth, he had never truly believed in me," Serenity said self-deprecatingly with a bitter smile, "I guess I'm just not really cut out for romantic relationships!""Serenity, don't smile like that. It makes me sad when I see you smile like that." Lisa immediatel

Her wish now was to forget him! She wanted to wipe this relationship from her memory! She wanted to forget the man called Jack! From now on, he's Mr. Jackson Valor to her!After making the wish silently, Serenity slowly opened her eyes and blew out the candles."I'll cut the cake," she said and cut herself, Lisa and Terry a slice of cake each.Serenity took a bite of the cake.The cake... was obviously supposed to be sweet, but it tasted bitter to her.After finishing the cake, Lisa said she would spend the night there to keep Serenity company, but Serenity told her, "You don’t have to. I want some time alone so that I can get some good rest".Lisa hesitated for a bit before saying, "Err... Fine. Get some sleep, then. I'll be back tomorrow morning.""Yup," Serenity nodded. Seeing her friend's worried face, she smiled again and said, "Lisa, I'll be fine."The smile only made Lisa feel worse.After leaving the inn, Lisa got into Terry's car. She still had a worried frown on her

"Why?" Lisa was confused because there was no reason for him to get involved.The White family was starting to expand their business to Solaria, so they had to build a good relationship with Jackson Valor. If they offended Jackson Valor now, their development in Solaria would become much harder."What if I tell you that I don't care who I offend if it's for you? Will you believe me?" he asked, staring into her eyes.Lisa suddenly felt her mind go blank and felt something rising up from her heart.She wondered how much of what he said was true and how much was false.But right now, she could not resist the urge to trust him.Connor was relieved to hear from the butler that Lisa Quest and Terry White had already left the mansion.It had been such a chaotic day. It seemed like everybody wanted to join in on the fun!However, Connor's biggest worry was still his boss, who had stayed in the kitchen for three hours after returning from outside.He just stood there looking at the ca

From now on, he would be free of worry and fear. He would not have to worry about her falling in love with Lucas Gomez anymore, nor worry about how much Lucas Gomez meant to her.He would not make the same mistake his father did. He would never become wretched and pathetic for love like his father.Never!Jackson left the kitchen and went upstairs.Connor gazed at his boss' back with a complex expression.If there was anyone in the world who could dictate Mr. Valor's life and death... for some reason, at that moment, the name Serenity Lewis crossed his mind.The following morning, when Serenity woke up, she spotted a neatly-wrapped present on her bed. It was a birthday present from Lisa and Terry.She did not open it last evening.Serenity sat up slowly and opened the present. It was a charming doll dressed in a lawyer's outfit that resembled her.There was also a handwritten card from Lisa inside. It read, "I hope every day brings you joy and takes you a step closer to your

At least Serenity got back her lawyer's license, so she could do the job she loved once more. "I'll come with you," Lisa said. "I drove here today, so I can take you." The two women went to a realtor. Serenity did not need a fancy place, so it did not take long for her to find a suitable place.They inspected the house in the morning and signed the rental agreement with the landlord that very afternoon.The rent was 1700 dollars per month, and the public transportation options were good. There were supermarkets and restaurants nearby, so it was pretty convenient.Lisa, however, thought the area was a bit rough. She was concerned for her best friend's safety.Serenity said, "I won't be staying here forever. It's just a temporary place until my income stabilizes. After that, I'll move to a new place. Plus, I'll try not to go out at night that frequently. I'll be fine."Lisa could not come up with a better option, so she could only compromise.Later that day, Lisa helped Serenit

But... Serenity looked down at her flat stomach.She's afraid she would never have children of her own. In the past, the problem was physical. She believed she was physically unable to have kids.Now, her body could potentially recover, but she was already tired. She no longer had the courage to believe in love!Serenity arrived at the small restaurant after 7:00 pm, so it was past the peak hours. "There you are!" When Clara saw Serenity, she greeted her and immediately noticed Serenity's tired-looking face. She asked, "Have you had dinner? Do you want something to eat?" Serenity pondered and said, "Sure. Can I have some spaghetti? I haven't had that in a while." "No problem. One spaghetti, coming right up!" Clara said and passed the order to the kitchen.It didn't take long for a plate of tasty spaghetti to arrive. "Enjoy! Consider it your belated birthday treat!" "Thanks," Serenity said before quietly eating the spaghetti. Clara let Serenity eat in peace. She went aro

The cake dropped to the floor. A tall man emerged from a car near the restaurant entrance. He walked purposefully towards her under the moonlight.He wore a sharp suit and his hair was neatly combed, as usual. He wore a cold expression on his face, and his penetrating gaze felt like it could see into the depths of her heart.When those eyes locked onto someone, they would feel scared, as if they were being observed by a predator.And now, those eyes were locked onto Clara!Clara felt the blood in her veins go cold. The coldness was almost suffocating!Wilson Birch!The man finally stood before her!When she ran away from the shopping mall that day, she already had a vague feeling that this time, she might not be able to run anymore – he would soon find her.However, she did not expect it to happen this quickly!It was so sudden that it left her breathless. "Long time no see," his icy voice broke the silence of the night.Her body trembled at the voice. Long time no see? I