CHAPTER 317: CHAPTER 317: WIPED CLEAN

WWYS Secretary Services.

The so-called secretary service is a professional agency that provides legal registration addresses, administrative support, document processing, and communication management services for companies, especially those without actual offices at their registered locations.

In other words, the Ace Group that she and Ethan White found is actually just an empty shell.

All the company’s registration information was provided by this WWYS secretary service.

It is not genuine.

That is to say, she definitely won’t find the fake Julian Xavier here.

Seeing Serena Jennings look deflated and disappointed like a burst balloon, Ethan White patted her shoulder.

"Since we’re here, let’s go in and take a look. Who knows, maybe we’ll find something useful."

"... Hmm, alright!"

With Ethan White’s encouragement, Serena Jennings walked into the office of WWYS Secretary Services.

Meanwhile, across the building, a black Maybach was parked.

Mr. Sanders sat in the driver’s seat and turned his head to speak to Caleb Lockwood in the back seat:

"President Lockwood, the police investigation is quite limited, but I found out that the real Julian Xavier... was killed by The Wyrmfang Gang."

"The Wyrmfang Gang..."

Caleb Lockwood slightly lowered his gaze.

Such gangs are commonplace in Meridia. Caleb Lockwood tried to recall if there was any connection or entanglement between The Lockwood Group or himself and The Wyrmfang Gang.

But...

Claire Shaw is connected to The Wyrmfang Gang.

Whether forced or not, she is indeed under the control of The Wyrmfang Gang.

And the real Julian Xavier was killed by members of The Wyrmfang Gang.

In other words, the fake Julian Xavier is very likely to have been sent by The Wyrmfang Gang.

Anyway, there’s definitely a connection to The Wyrmfang Gang.

"Mr. Sanders, investigate The Wyrmfang Gang."

Caleb Lockwood gave Mr. Sanders orders decisively.

Mr. Sanders didn’t ask what about The Wyrmfang Gang Caleb Lockwood wanted investigated.

He clearly understood that Caleb Lockwood wanted to know everything about The Wyrmfang Gang, exhaustively.

However, The Wyrmfang Gang has some influence in Meridia, and since it’s not their home turf, investigating might be difficult.

"President Lockwood, I’ll do my best..."

Mr. Sanders didn’t give a direct response, and Caleb Lockwood didn’t blame him.

"For the time being, don’t return to the company."

Mr. Sanders actually holds two positions, one as Caleb Lockwood’s assistant, also the assistant to John, the richest man on Halycon Island.

The other position is as Serena Jennings’ assistant, though he’s already submitted his resignation.

"President Lockwood, regarding President Jennings... do you want to continue?"

Caleb Lockwood didn’t answer this question.

He just opened his large hand and rubbed his forehead, the pain in his forehead intensifying.

He originally thought that by being Serena Jennings’ assistant and helping her manage The Lockwood Group, he could stabilize the company and also have the advantage of proximity.

But Serena Jennings treated him with an overly indifferent attitude.

Sometimes he wondered if Serena could hate him like some characters in TV dramas or novels, maybe he’d feel better.

After all, hate is a form of attention and a deep-seated connection.

However, Serena Jennings has no hatred for him.

Only indifference.

Whether he’s an assistant or not, Serena doesn’t care.

To Serena, his presence is negligible and insignificant.

The more Caleb thought about it, the more his chest felt stifled.

He closed his eyes, unable to prevent himself from recalling the days after he and Serena got married.

Back then, he treated Serena with the same indifferent attitude.

Through the rearview mirror, Mr. Sanders saw Caleb Lockwood’s face.

Ever since officially divorcing Serena Jennings, Caleb’s face often showed this restless and unsettled expression, his brow perpetually furrowed as if it’d been carved with a knife and impossible to smooth out.

With his status, he shouldn’t interfere in Caleb’s private life, especially his romantic relationships.

But he really wanted to say to Caleb:

If only you’d known then what you know now.

WWYS Secretary Services’ confidentiality is exceptionally well-done, and Serena Jennings and Ethan White’s trip to Meridia yielded no results.

The two flew back to City A, and as soon as they stepped off the plane, they saw Lana Xavier.

Lana Xavier’s mental state wasn’t good, her eyes were perpetually swollen as if she’d been crying, and her complexion looked bad, like a layer of dust had settled.

Serena knew Lana had resigned.

She couldn’t focus on her work, so she resigned to take a break and rest at home.

Serena didn’t actually agree with Lana’s decision to resign.

She believed that having a job is better than resigning and dwelling on things at home.

But she couldn’t make decisions for Lana.

Just like she couldn’t stop Lana from believing in Julian Xavier in the past.

Serena and Ethan’s flight was the one she mentioned to Lana via text because Lana asked if she’d found Julian Xavier.

She knew Lana wanted closure.

Though she didn’t expect Lana to show up directly at the airport.

Upon spotting Serena from the crowd, Lana Xavier strode over to Serena.

But just as she was about to reach Serena, she saw Ethan White suddenly take a step forward, blocking her.

Lana stopped abruptly and lowered her head in embarrassment.

She understood that Ethan White’s action was to prevent her from hurting Serena again.

In Ethan’s eyes, she was no different from a villain.

Not to be trusted.

Lana’s thoughts indeed matched Ethan White’s intentions.

No matter what Serena thought, Ethan couldn’t forgive Lana.

"Ethan White, I... I won’t... hurt Serena..."

Lana stammered.

"You’ve already hurt her."

Ethan White’s voice was unwavering.

"Alright, Ethan White..."

Serena gently pushed Ethan aside and saw Lana’s tearful face.

"Sorry Lana, I didn’t find Julian Xavier."

Lana suddenly looked up, her eyes full of disappointment.

"Then... what about your company..."

Lana hesitated.

She came this time to find out if Serena and Ethan had caught Julian Xavier. She had some things to ask face to face.

On the other hand, she wanted to take the opportunity to see Serena.

She wanted to ask how Serena’s company was doing.

Previously, whether to care for Serena or criticize her, Lana could do so openly.

But now, even wanting to show concern for Serena left her feeling insecure.

She wasn’t even sure if Serena still recognized her as a friend.

Serena felt unbearable seeing Lana’s cautious and pitiable state.

"It’s all sorted thanks to Ethan White’s help."

Upon hearing Serena’s last words, Ethan White’s expression became uncomfortable.

Lana immediately felt relieved.

"Even if Serena’s company has overcome the crisis, it doesn’t mean you can simply wipe away what you’ve done to Serena."

Ethan White’s words struck Lana like a hammer.

"Enough, don’t say any more... Let’s go!"

Serena and Ethan walked past Lana, one in front of the other.

When Serena had her back to Lana, she heard Lana’s sobbing.

She clenched her fist.

"Ignore her, she brought this on herself."

Ethan White held Serena’s shoulder.