Chapter 118

• She was confident in her allure. No man had ever resisted her charm, and she was certain that Gavin, the head of the Stone Family, would be no different. Once she secured her position as the lady of the house, she envisioned a life filled with admiration and envy from others. Liza? She would remain beneath her, a mere pawn subject to her whims.
• “Serena, what’s on your mind? You’re smiling so brightly,” Brandon’s voice broke through her thoughts.
• Startled, Serena quickly composed herself and turned to him with a gentle smile. “I was just admiring the villa. It’s truly stunning. What were you saying earlier, Brandon?”