CHAPTER 301: CHAPTER 301: FIRE HIM

"...Mm..."

Serena Jennings nodded, then added, "Caleb Lockwood is now my assistant."

"Is it just because of that?"

Serena was taken aback.

Ethan White, right in front of her, had a face full of visible anxiety.

Serena sighed softly.

She knew what Ethan White was worried about.

"Ethan... I won’t be with Caleb Lockwood again."

These words were said casually by Serena, but her gaze towards Ethan was determined.

Ethan slowly swallowed the breath he’d been holding in his chest.

He didn’t distrust Serena.

But he really didn’t like seeing Caleb Lockwood always hanging around Serena.

"Can’t you just fire him?"

"I..."

"You keep saying you won’t be with him again, yet you keep him by your side, inseparable... Serena, isn’t this contradictory?"

"..."

Questioned by Ethan, Serena was at a loss for words.

Keeping Caleb by her side wasn’t because she was still nostalgic for him.

She just felt that having Caleb as her assistant made his actions controllable, and she could utilize his talents.

And also...

Once she had served Caleb humbly, and now, tables have turned, it was Caleb who became her assistant.

To say she didn’t feel a bit smug would definitely be a lie.

Her heart churned with emotions, yet Serena said nothing.

Ethan saw Serena hesitating, lowering his regret-filled eyes.

"Sorry, I shouldn’t interfere in your personal matters... but..."

"You don’t need to apologize, I know you care about me."

Hearing Serena’s words, Ethan suddenly raised his head.

"Serena, I’m not concerned about you as a friend."

Seeing Ethan’s intense gaze fixated on her, Serena subconsciously held her breath.

"As your suitor, I can’t help but feel jealous, envious..."

"Ethan..."

Serena’s hands were tightly clasped together.

Ethan’s passionate feelings flooded over her like lava, making her heart a chaotic mess.

"Serena, you’ve already succeeded in your career... Only your love life remains unsettled..."

Ethan’s voice was so tense that it trembled by the end.

"Since you don’t want to reconcile with Caleb... then why, why not try accepting me? My love for you... has never changed since high school until now."

Ethan’s eyes shone as if with tears, his voice and expression sincerely unquestionable.

Serena’s heart wavered involuntarily.

At least Ethan had never hurt her.

She believed she would be happy with Ethan.

But...

Seeing Serena lower her head, Ethan suddenly felt a chill going through him.

"Serena..."

"Can you give me some time to think about it..."

Thinking he would definitely be rejected, hope reignited in Ethan’s eyes.

For Serena to say she needed time to think meant he still had a chance.

"Alright... take your time to consider..."

Ethan couldn’t honestly say he wasn’t anxious.

But he didn’t want to pressure Serena into making a quick decision.

He had silently cherished Serena for so many years.

A few more days wouldn’t matter.

Ethan and Serena continued their meal.

Ethan was much more relaxed than before, with more smiles on his face and an improved appetite.

However, Serena became more burdened with thoughts.

She’d given Ethan a glimmer of hope now.

If she didn’t accept Ethan in the end, it might cause him greater pain!

Outside the restaurant.

Caleb Lockwood sat in an imperial blue Bentley, on the phone with Mr. Miller.

To be precise, he was listening to Mr. Miller’s work report.

"President Lockwood, all the past files related to Miss Jennings have been sealed."

Caleb’s brows knit slightly.

"I can’t find her birth date and place, family situation, elementary and middle school experiences... It seems she has no connection with The Linton Family... But..."

"But what?"

"But before The Linton Family moved to Country C, their business focus was in Country A, just not in City A."

"Mm..."

Caleb nodded slightly.

He had some impression of The Linton Family’s business in Country A.

Back then, The Linton Family’s main business was fireworks, with nothing to do with The Lockwood Family, and he was also young at that time.

Later, The Linton Family took their accumulated capital from Country A to Country C, skyrocketing to become the largest capital power in Country C.

However, these shouldn’t have anything to do with Serena.

Serena’s sealed past...

"The Linton Family... adopted daughter..."

"What did you say, President Lockwood?"

Caleb’s muttering caught Mr. Miller’s attention.

"Mr. Miller..."

"Yes, President Lockwood."

"Stop investigating Serena’s connection with The Linton Family..."

Since the files are sealed, forcing an investigation likely won’t yield anything.

"This time... check out Wendy Linton... why did The Linton Family adopt Wendy?"

"Understood."

Caleb ended the call, gazing through the car window at the neon-flashing seafood restaurant.

Serena and Ethan had been inside for a long time.

Even though Serena had eaten so much with him at the night market, she should be full by now, yet she still hadn’t come out.

Caleb rested his head on the car seat headrest, closing his eyes to relax.

Could it be that Serena preferred dining at such upscale restaurants?

Since Serena’s meeting with Julian Xavier, Caleb noticed Serena seemed a bit anxious and uneasy.

He knew Julian Xavier was Lana Xavier’s boyfriend.

And Lana Xavier was Serena’s best friend.

Serena valued friendship greatly, and inviting Julian Xavier out must have been for Lana’s sake.

He didn’t know what they talked about, but Serena’s response suggested the conversation wasn’t pleasant.

Serena now bore too many burdens.

Although she never complained, Caleb could see the deep fatigue etched between her brows.

Previously, during the street race with Wendy Linton, was the first time Caleb witnessed Serena’s decisiveness and courage.

If he hadn’t seen it himself, he would never believe that Serena could race a car.

Moreover, daring to accelerate after entering a curve, taking the turn with an extreme posture, then seamlessly suppressing her opponent.

This level of skill and technique, bravery and courage, was far beyond what ordinary people possessed.

In Caleb’s impression, Serena had always been well-behaved.

Clearly a beauty, yet not as flamboyant as Wendy Linton, nor one to act cute like Claire Shaw.

Serena has always been low-key in dealing with people and matters.

So she gave off a restrained and conservative vibe.

However, this very Serena enjoyed racing.

Not only did she enjoy it, but she was also very good at it.

At the same time, Serena also smoked.

Caleb never imagined that beneath the exterior of a good girl, lay such a rebellious heart.