Chapter 537
“Demon, your family is so nice p>
“My family is your family too.” Serena walked up the stairs and looked at the cream smeared all over her friend’s mouth. She looked nothing like the decisive and ruthless ‘Wild Rose’ of the Gray Zone, known for her sharp methods.
She pulled a tissue from her pocket and raised her hand to wipe the cream that had gotten on Black Jack’s nose. “How long are you staying in Elyndor p>
Black Jack blinked, letting Serena obediently clean her face. “Depends on my mood- And whether or not it’s fun here p>
Despite her naturally sultry charm, her docile expression gave Black Jack an air of innocence.
It was a stark contrast.
Serena smiled. “No more missions p>
Black Jack took another bite of cake, but this time it was a small one to avoid messing up the face Serena had just cleaned. “You’re such a ruthless boss. You haven’t been back to the Ghost Alliance in years, and the first thing you want to do is send me to work? Even a workhorse gets a day off. I’ve been working for over a decade, don’t I deserve a long vacation p>
“You do, you do,” Serena chuckled. “You can rest for as long as you want. Go back to your room and get some sleep. You rarely get to visit Elyndor, so I’ll take you out tomorrow p>
Black Jack’s eyes lit up instantly, and she nodded eagerly.
Her room was arranged across the hall from Serena’s.
As Black Jack munched on her cake, she raised an eyebrow and watched Serena enter her room and close the door.
Her eyes darted around mischievously.
She had overheard everything Demon said with her parents.
Having grown up alongside the woman the world knew as ‘Demon,’ Black Jack knew her better than anyone.
Demon’s response just now hadn’t been a confirmation, but it hadn’t been a denial either.
That was enough to prove that Nicholas… held a place in her heart.
Judging by Demon’s reaction, there was definitely a chance!
If Demon truly didn’t like Nicholas, her personality was such that she would never even allow her family to discuss her name in the same sentence as his!
She recalled how perfectly matched Demon and Nicholas looked while dancing in the ballroom.
She also remembered the sight of Demon proactively pulling Nicholas along.
She took a huge bite, stuffing the rest of the cake into her mouth.
Her small fists clenched with determination!
Right, it was up to her, Black Jack, to protect her best friend’s happiness!
The light was still on in Isabella’s room which was filled with
miserable atmosphere et
.net
She lay on her bed, listening to the sounds of her parents and Serena talking downstairs.
Listening to their concern and immense pride for Serena. Listening to them playing matchmaker for Serena and Nicholas.
Her tears, which she had finally managed to stop, began to fall again. Mom and Dad… it was as if they had completely forgotten about her.
They only had eyes for Serena now.
Isabella was heartbroken.
She had originally wanted to use
everything she prided herself on toet
prove that she was better, and more capable than Serena..net
She wanted her family to see that she was more useful than Serena.
But reality had slapped her in the face multiple times p>
She couldn’t compare to Serena in any way.
Even her value as a pawn was less than Serena’s.
How could she possibly continue to fight? How could she continue to compete?
“Miss Isabella, please don’t cry. If you make yourself sick, won’t that just make that wretched girl even more smug?” Agnes, who had snuck into Isabella’s room under the Cover of night, placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. “I don’t know what cheap tricks that girl learned in the countryside, but she’s got the master and madam wrapped around her little finger! You can’t just give up like this p>