CHAPTER 67: CHAPTER 67: SHE DIDN’T SUSPECT ME, DID SHE?

This is a private club.

Serena Jennings fixed her appearance.

She changed into a black professional outfit, feeling a bit like a college student going for an interview, and indeed, her mood was quite similar to that.

In fact, Serena had some psychological shadows regarding clubs.

Because it was in a club before that she got herself into trouble with Dylan Quinn, causing herself considerable problems.

This time, Serena was here to meet an angel investor.

She had wanted to leave the Lockwood Group for a long time, but she never thought about going back to FY.

She decided to start her own jewelry design studio and create her own brand.

When it came to design, Serena considered herself somewhat seasoned, but being a boss was her first time.

Regarding money, she had a bit, but long-term investment in a jewelry brand made her funds seem like a drop in the ocean.

Not to mention, she had huge medical bills to pay.

From the group of angel investors that Lana Xavier introduced her to, she contacted a few suitable candidates, but they showed little interest in her and her project.

Serena understood that the beginning of everything is difficult and had mentally prepared herself for it.

However, luck still favored her.

Holding a briefcase, Serena found the designated room.

This Blue Dream Bay was very different from Modern Times. Although called a club, its interior decoration and atmosphere lacked any sense of entertainment, filled instead with a strong business vibe.

No drunkards like Dylan Quinn openly flirting with women in the corridors either.

Serena felt slightly relieved.

Initially, she wanted to meet at a restaurant, but the other party mentioned the risk of confidential information leakage with the plan, so they came here instead.

After knocking on the door, Serena entered the room, and the other party was already waiting inside.

This angel investor’s surname was Lee, and he wasn’t in the group that Lana Xavier introduced her to, but he took the initiative to find her.

Serena didn’t believe in such windfalls and probed several times, but the other party’s performance exceeded her expectations and was knowledgeable.

This investor Lee had also invested in several emerging designers before. He was quite familiar with luxury goods and enthusiastic about achieving a win-win with young and innovative entrepreneurs.

Serena talked with him for almost five hours, and he expressed interest in her brand positioning and development plans but said he needed to think carefully about the investment amount.

The two left Blue Dream Bay together, and he offered to give Serena a ride home, which she declined.

Serena took a taxi home, while Lee drove to the CBD of City A.

The CBD at night, with its towering buildings, was brightly lit, giving an impression of a steel forest with its combination of prosperity and high-end atmosphere at any time.

Among them, the 120-story Nash Group Tower stood out.

Matthew Lowell clocked in and entered, taking the elevator to the general manager’s office.

"President Nash, I’ve completed everything you instructed."

Justin Nash stood by the window, back straight, gazing at the dazzling night scene of the CBD.

"She didn’t suspect it was me behind it, did she?" Justin Nash asked softly.

Matthew Lowell thought for a moment and replied, "Probably not... I felt I didn’t show any flaws. Given that the Nash Group has its own venture capital company and the resume I showed Miss Jennings is real, she wouldn’t suspect I was sent by you, President Nash, to help her."

"Hmm."

Justin Nash breathed a sigh of relief, yet felt a bit blocked in his heart.

Serena didn’t suspect it was him secretly helping, perhaps not only because Matthew Lowell acted naturally, but also because she had long forgotten about him!

Upon hearing Justin Nash emit an exasperated sigh, Matthew Lowell asked, "President Nash?"

Justin Nash turned around to face Matthew Lowell.

Even though he was significantly younger than Matthew Lowell, dressed in a custom-made high-end suit with slicked-back hair at the moment, he looked much more mature, giving off a commanding presence.

"You did well. From now on, assist Serena in her entrepreneurship as an angel investor; that will be your task for now. Do it well and you won’t miss out on the performance bonus."

"Thank you, President Nash."

With everything arranged, Justin Nash was left alone in the office once more.

He took a glance at his phone, where his mother had sent him a photo on WeChat.

Serena was in an exceptionally good mood today.

The resignation process at the Lockwood Group finally completed, and now she was free. Although her marriage wasn’t free yet, having freedom in work was better than having nothing free at all.

Investor Lee contacted her to say the first round could invest thirty million, with the condition that Serena’s unique brand must qualify to participate in this year’s LD Jewelry Fashion Week.

Serena readily agreed, dispelling her initial doubts about Matthew Lowell.

If Matthew Lowell, as an investor who approached her proactively, had no demands, then that would truly mean he had other intentions.

At the BMW 4S dealership, Serena was car shopping.

Now with her own studio, not having her own car was truly inconvenient, so Serena decided to buy one.

She originally scheduled to look at cars with Lana Xavier, but just after browsing two dealerships, Lana received a call from work and had to leave.

Serena continued to shop alone, not expecting to run into Claire Shaw at the BMW 4S dealership.

Claire Shaw, naturally, was not alone.

Serena initially thought the person accompanying Claire Shaw would surely be Caleb Lockwood.

"Sister-in-law, what are you looking at?"

Patrick Rhodes followed Claire Shaw’s line of sight and only then noticed Serena.

Serena was surprised to see Patrick Rhodes accompanying Claire Shaw to buy a car, even more so when Patrick Rhodes saw her and his eyes widened even more than hers.

"You’re here to buy a car?" Patrick Rhodes strode over to Serena, "Can you afford it?"

Then he waved his hand, "No, wait, can you even drive?"

Serena couldn’t be bothered with Patrick Rhodes and turned to leave.

"Don’t go, I’m talking to you! Does Brother Lockwood know you’re buying a car on your own?"

Just as Patrick Rhodes was about to grab Serena’s arm, Claire Shaw held him back.

Patrick Rhodes blushed and scratched the back of his head awkwardly.

"Patrick, don’t tell Caleb about this. Serena’s worked hard for the Lockwood Family for so many years, it’s understandable that she wants to spend some money now."

"Sister-in-law, you’re too kind. It’s Brother Lockwood who works hard to earn money, so what does she have?"

From Patrick Rhodes’ words, Serena deduced that Caleb Lockwood must have had work today, which was why he couldn’t accompany Claire Shaw.

Not wanting to argue with someone like Patrick Rhodes, Serena continued to look at cars and quickly settled on a white BMW 3 Series.

It’s fairly standard, not too flashy, and suitable for a fledgling personal studio designer as it wouldn’t be underestimated during business talks.

On Claire Shaw’s side, she’d also finished choosing her car—a newest limited edition soft-top convertible coupe with custom metallic pink paint.

Just after Serena finished paying, she heard Claire Shaw calling Caleb Lockwood.

"Caleb, I finally chose this one. I think it suits me pretty well, how about you?"

"No need to save money for me, as long as you like it."

Claire Shaw’s face beamed with happiness.

Serena noticed that Claire Shaw deliberately glanced her way.