CHAPTER 44: CHAPTER 44: I FLIRT WITH YOU BECAUSE I LIKE YOU

Serena Sterling’s delicate body slid down, finally sitting on the soft carpet. She bent her knees and wrapped her slender arms around herself.

She repeatedly warned herself that she and Hayden Crawford were just partners.

She came back this time with a purpose, and she did a great job. Seth Sullivan and Bella Sterling’s engagement party was ruined, and next, all she needed to do was wait patiently for their counterattack to reveal a flaw, so she could bring them to their demise.

However, right now, Serena Sterling couldn’t maintain her composure. Her mind was filled with Hayden Crawford.

Time was ticking away, and there was no commotion outside. Was he already tangled up with Rhonda Wallace?

In that case, why did he bother to provoke her?

The sadness and discomfort in Serena Sterling’s heart were suddenly replaced by a surge of anger. Yes, she was living perfectly well, so why did he have to disturb her peaceful world?

This can’t just be left alone.

Serena Sterling felt she was too wimpy and suffocated right now. It was Hayden Crawford who flirted with her first, and now that he brought back another woman, she could only hide in her room?

No way!

She had to do something!

Serena Sterling quickly got up, opened the door, and ran out. She came to the guest room door and knocked hard, "bang, bang."

"Open the door! Hayden Crawford, Rhonda, hurry up and open the door for me!"

Serena Sterling was like a little fighting rooster, full of fighting spirit.

Soon, the guest room door opened, and Rhonda Wallace appeared in view.

Rhonda Wallace had already showered, wrapped in a towel. Her wavy curls were wet, revealing the curves of her body and fair skin, practically a crime to tempt men.

Rhonda thought Hayden Crawford was back. To her surprise, it was the furious Serena Sterling. Her face quickly showed disdain and impatience, "What are you here for?"

"Where’s Hayden Crawford? Is he inside, taking a shower? Move aside. I want to see him now!"

Rhonda immediately blocked Serena Sterling, "You’re just a maid. Do you think you can see Hayden at your will?"

Serena looked at Rhonda, cold light spilling from her bright eyes, "Move aside. I’m counting to three."

One...

Two...

Serena Sterling had already started counting.

Rhonda remained unmoved and even reached out to push Serena Sterling, "You maid, dreams of climbing the master’s bed, and now you want to fight with me over a man? Get out of here!"

Serena uttered "Three," giving Rhonda a chance, but Rhonda obviously didn’t appreciate it.

Serena Sterling reached out, grabbed Rhonda, and dragged her out of the room.

Crazy, crazy, this maid dared to lay hands on her, Rhonda immediately raised her hand, wanting to slap Serena Sterling.

But Serena Sterling wasn’t easy prey. She swiftly dodged Rhonda’s move, grabbed Rhonda’s long hair, and pulled off the sultry towel wrapped around Rhonda.

Rhonda hadn’t expected this delicate, elegant girl to have such explosive combat power. Her scalp felt a prickling pain from being pulled, and the towel unexpectedly fell, leaving her covering herself with an "Ah" scream.

The scene had already attracted a lot of attention. The maids rushed up, and when they saw Serena quickly defeating Rhonda, everyone gaped, Oh my, the young lady is too fierce!

At that moment, a tall, handsome figure appeared in the corridor. Hayden Crawford walked out of the study, with Butler Felix following behind.

Butler Felix looked at the scene of two women fighting and remarked that the young lady wasn’t merely fierce, she was absolutely bold. Young master, you better be careful!

Butler Felix quickly stepped forward and covered Rhonda with a blanket.

Rhonda felt humiliated and embarrassed. When she saw Hayden Crawford, her aggrieved tears fell instantly, "Hayden, this maid hit me!"

Hayden Crawford casually put one hand in his pocket. As the main character in a two-women-one-man drama, he arrived fashionably late. His handsome face remained calm and unruffled as he glanced at Serena Sterling, "What happened?"

He looked like the head of a household, but Serena Sterling didn’t feel guilty at all. She boldly met his gaze, "She hit me first."

"Then why are all the injuries on her?"

Serena curled her lips, letting out a hint of sarcasm, "Because she couldn’t beat me."

Rhonda was almost dizzy with anger, "You... you, you..."

Hayden Crawford raised a refined eyebrow at Serena Sterling, "Come to my study."

Serena Sterling followed him. She was seeking him out after all.

...

In the study.

Hayden Crawford stood tall in front of the desk, "You wanted to see me?"

Serena Sterling nodded, "Yes, I wanted to see you."

"What’s the matter?"

"Just now, Rhonda asked me to buy condoms, and I wanted to ask you, what size do you need?"

Hayden Crawford’s handsome brow furrowed, then quickly relaxed. He reached out to encircle the girl’s slender waist, lifting her to sit on his desk.

His large hands braced on either side of her, and he looked down at her with a curved smile on his lips, "What size do you think I use?"

Serena Sterling wrinkled her pretty brow, "There you go again, Hayden Crawford, why do you keep teasing me?"

"How did I tease you?"

"Aren’t you aware of what you’ve done? You hugged me, kissed me, slept next to me, even removed my mask, and even let me... touch your waist. Now you’re even teasing me to buy condoms!"

Serena Sterling felt like she had a lot to say, so she decided to say it all at once, "You flirt with me and don’t take responsibility, then go off with another woman. Hayden Crawford, I’m telling you, I’m not easy to bully. You must apologize to me now, even though I won’t forgive you, and I’ve decided, I’m moving out tomorrow!"

Serena Sterling really meant it. She wanted to leave. Although leaving Orchid Court would bring her considerable trouble, it was better than being here and feeling heartbroken and miserable.

Hayden Crawford watched as her fair eyes gradually reddened, but stubbornly she held back her tears.

She still straightened her slender waist and back, standing up to him, unwilling to lose an inch of her presence. Hayden Crawford felt she was... truly pitiful right now.

"That day when I was on a business trip, I was showering in the hotel room, but Rhonda entered and connected my call without my knowledge. Ivan Yarrow can attest to this."

"I know you’re jealous, so I deliberately gave Rhonda a chance to bring her back home to provoke you. Actually, nothing happened between her and me."

What?

Serena Sterling’s pupils shrank, staring at him blankly.

She didn’t understand what he was talking about?

Hayden Crawford saw her expression and thought she looked pitiful and foolish, like a feather tickling his heart softly, "Serena, I don’t like that Rhonda, nor do I want any other woman. I flirt with you because I like you. This is the first time I’ve flirted with someone, and I vow I, Hayden Crawford, have never done anything like teasing with a box of condoms before."