CHAPTER 4: CHAPTER 4: TSK, MASTER DAMIAN’S FACE REALLY GOT SLAPPED

Serena inexplicably recalled the image of a man with a charming and seductive smile, his long curly eyelashes fluttered slightly, and with her pale fingertips, she pressed agree.

[Little one, be careful on the road, let your brother know when you get home.]

Who’s the little one here?

Serena didn’t reply, she kept a straight face and put the phone back in her pocket.

Inside the car.

Damian Quinn looked at the message that had been read but not replied to, he curled his thin lips and let out a soft laugh, his demeanor lazily enticing.

The little girl really plays hard to get.

Chase Sherman observed all of this from the rearview mirror, secretly startled, he finally understood!

The reason Master Damian just now collaborated with that little girl to put on a show was to take the opportunity to ask for her contact information!

Tsk tsk tsk, our Master Damian is truly cunning, tricking that innocent little girl!

However, he’d never seen Master Damian show such interest in anyone before, could it be that he likes that little girl from earlier?

The more Chase thought about it, the more he felt his suspicion was correct. But that little girl looked only about eighteen years old, and Master Damian had previously said he wouldn’t be a predator!

Well, Master Damian really slapped himself in the face hard!

...

Early the next morning.

"Uncle, Aunt, it’s already so late, and sister still isn’t awake?"

Serena had just walked out of the bedroom when she heard the sweet voice from downstairs.

"Sister really sleeps well, I used to worry that she wouldn’t be able to sleep after changing environments, but it seems she’s adapted well!"

The words were dripping with sarcasm, and Serena slightly curled her red lips, striding down the stairs with her long, straight legs.

"I specifically told no one to disturb Serena, she just came back yesterday, so a little more rest is fine!"

Jocelyn Sterling spoke gently, and when she saw Serena coming down from upstairs, a brilliant smile immediately brightened her somewhat pale face.

"Serena, you’re awake! Come over to Mom’s side quickly, I didn’t know what you like, so I had the kitchen make a little of everything, try them and see what you like!"

Ivan Everett also immediately came up, speaking gently, "Yes, yes, Serena, come over and sit down for breakfast!"

Their attention was entirely on Serena, completely forgetting about Cassia Everett who stood off to the side.

Watching Jocelyn and Ivan pamper Serena to the extreme, a flash of jealousy quickly crossed Cassia’s eyes.

Though she was the child from the second family, after her parents’ death, she’d been raised by Ivan and Jocelyn. They treated her like their own daughter, and the five brothers in the family also doted on her, all the love was hers.

But now Serena had returned, and instantly took away Jocelyn and Ivan’s affection! Soon she’d also fight for her brothers’ doting, and no longer would she be the only loved one in the family!

Cassia bit her lip in resentment, why didn’t she just die outside, why did she have to be found and come back to compete with her!

Suppressing her jealousy, she spoke warmly, "Sister, welcome back home, it’s been tough for you wandering outside all these years."

Hearing this, Ivan and Jocelyn finally remembered Cassia, and quickly began to introduce her to Serena.

"Serena, this is Cassia, your cousin."

Looking at Serena’s delicate, porcelain-white face, the jealousy in Cassia’s eyes deepened, but outwardly she maintained an expression of pure innocence.

"Sister, I had wanted to join the butler in welcoming you home yesterday, but Grandpa wasn’t feeling well, so I went back to the old house to take care of him and couldn’t go to meet you. Hope you’re not mad at me, sister!"

Old Master Everett was perfectly healthy; she simply used this as an excuse not to go to the countryside to pick up this country girl!

"No worries, Cassia, Serena won’t be angry at you!"

"Then I’m relieved!" Cassia showed a fake smile, extending her hand, "Sister, I hope we can get along well and become close sisters!"

Serena looked at her with indifferent eyes, lightly responding with a hum to show acknowledgment.

Cassia’s expression stiffened slightly, awkwardly retracting her hand, her eyes narrowed with malice.

This country bumpkin from the countryside dared to disrespect her!

Jocelyn and Ivan didn’t notice this subtle discord, smiling as they spoke, "Alright, alright, don’t just chat, Serena sit down quickly, don’t go hungry!"

"Yes, yes, Serena, Dad will peel an egg for you!"

Seeing their attention shifting back to Serena, Cassia’s eyes flickered, she quickly spoke up to draw their attention back.

"Right, Uncle and Aunt, I have good news, I won first place in this piano competition!"

As soon as these words fell, Jocelyn and Ivan indeed turned some attention to her, smiling and praising, "First place, Cassia, you’re amazing!"

"I heard this year’s competition was very strict, Cassia, winning first place just shows you have talent, you’ll definitely become a world-famous pianist like Maestro Melody one day!"

Melody?

Serena cast an unreadable glance at the smug Cassia.

This year’s piano competition participants were quite ordinary, winning first place wasn’t impressive; to become a world-famous pianist was a way tougher feat.

Listening to the praises, the smile on Cassia’s face grew wider, subtly flaunting towards Serena.

"By the way, sister, do you play the piano..."

Halfway through, Cassia seemed to realize she misspoke, showing a remorseful look.

"Sorry, sister, I forgot you grew up in the countryside; you’ve probably never seen a piano, let alone played one..."

Jocelyn and Ivan felt this comment came off as boastful, but perhaps they overthought, Cassia was a kind kid and certainly didn’t mean it like that!

If Serena hadn’t been kidnapped back then, she would definitely have learned to play the piano!

Guilt deepened in Jocelyn and Ivan’s hearts, they were determined to shower Serena with love to make up for the suffering she endured all these years!

"It’s okay, Serena. If you like piano, Mom and Dad will hire the best teacher for you!"

"No need." Serena coldly declined.

The teachers they hire didn’t know who would end up teaching whom.

Seeing this, Cassia’s pride deepened, indeed the country girl wouldn’t learn, even with the best teacher! There was no comparison between them.

"Sister, it’s okay if you don’t play piano, I can teach you, no need to feel inferior..."

"Who said I can’t play?" Serena looked up with her captivating foxy eyes, her voice sharply breaking the conversation.

She can play piano?

Cassia instantly burst out laughing, hilarious, this country bumpkin dared claim she could play the piano? What a joke!

"Oh, so sister, you do play piano!" Cassia smiled, tones laced with thick provocation, "Why not play a piece for us to enjoy?"