Chapter 82

Serena’s chest heaved as rage and humiliation overwhelmed her. Tears streamed down her face, smudging her carefully applied makeup. Despite her inner turmoil, she had no choice but to remain silent.
Albert, however, appeared quite satisfied. He finally broke into a smile. “President , it seems you truly understand where your priorities lie. It’s good to see you haven’t been completely bewitched by a mistress and her illegitimate child. With this, our collaboration can proceed as planned.” He paused for effect, letting his words hang in the air before continuing. “By the way, I’ll also be attending the Reed Family’s banquet later. Naturally, I’ll be taking the Sinclair Family’s eldest daughter with me—someone who rightfully holds her status. As for the second daughter of the Sinclair Family…”
His words trailed off deliberately, adding weight to what came next. With a faint smirk, he said, “President , you’ve just clarified that both cars belong to Liza. Since that’s the case, it seems Miss Serena doesn’t have a vehicle of her own. If she has no car, well, she’ll have to make her way to the Reed Family’s banquet on foot. After all, the venue isn’t too far from here, is it?”