CHAPTER 696: CHAPTER 696: WIPE MY PANTS CLEAN

Serena Sterling raised her gaze and saw two people walking ahead, Hayden Crawford and Melody Ashworth.

Hayden Crawford was dressed in a tailored black suit, tall and striking. His inherent aura of authority made him stand out and dazzle even amidst a sea of people.

Melody Ashworth wore a long dress, holding onto his strong arm as they walked out of the hotel together.

"Caden, Mommy has some things to take care of, so can you head home first? Once Mommy’s done, I’ll play with you," Serena stroked little Caden Crawford’s small head.

Little Caden Crawford nodded obediently, "Okay, Mommy, I’ll head home first then."

The Crawford family’s car had arrived, and little Caden Crawford climbed into the car, departing.

Watching little Caden Crawford leave safely, Serena felt a heavy burden lift from her heart.

She reverted back to Cherie’s appearance, after all, Melody Ashworth was still parading around with her face.

The charade of the real and fake Serena Sterling was finally coming to an end. Serena stood gracefully in the autumn wind, her bright eyes calmly fixed on Melody Ashworth.

Melody Ashworth felt the gaze from afar, she looked up and met Serena’s clear eyes, which were both discerning and drifting. Serena was looking at her with composure, the breeze ruffling her dress. Even without her stunning looks, Serena now was like a gem touched by dust, still effortless and ethereal.

It’s said that women aren’t frightening, except for beautiful women, and even more, those who are both beautiful and have presence. Serena was one of these.

Melody Ashworth deeply knew the difference between her and Serena, but recalling her night with Hayden Crawford, she proudly greeted, "Little maid, morning."

"Morning," Serena grinned lightly and then looked at Hayden Crawford.

Hayden Crawford glanced at her, his gaze indifferent and distant, as if looking at a stranger.

After a night apart, Hayden Crawford seemed to have changed.

Hayden Crawford left with Melody Ashworth, while Serena pondered as she watched Hayden’s retreating figure.

At that moment, she felt a deep gaze fall on her face.

Serena turned towards the gaze and saw Corvus, with a subordinate following behind him.

The subordinate raised his head slightly, looking at her.

Serena noticed a strange face, yet... a pair of very familiar deep eyes.

As she tried to look closer, Corvus had already walked away with the subordinate, "Hurry up, Nate."

The subordinate’s name was Nate.

Serena pondered over this, just as Melody Ashworth impatiently prodded, "Little maid, what are you daydreaming about? Get in the car; are we supposed to wait for you?"

A stretched Rolls-Royce luxury car had pulled up; Hayden Crawford and Melody Ashworth got in. Serena quickly stepped in to follow and got into the car as well.

...

Inside the luxury car.

Hayden Crawford and Melody Ashworth sat together. Melody Ashworth couldn’t help but cling to Hayden Crawford, whispering intimately with him.

Hayden Crawford’s demeanor was calm, and he never exchanged glances with Serena.

Serena also remained silent, seated in the back, but she felt a deep gaze lingering on her.

"Little maid, get me a bottle of water," Melody Ashworth instructed from the front.

This luxury car was quite opulent, with several rows of seats at the back. Serena glanced around and saw several bottles of water on the last row.

Serena got up, grabbed a bottle of water, and turned back.

On her way back, the car suddenly swerved. Serena lost her balance, her slender body leaning directly onto a man’s lap.

"Sorry..."

Serena attempted to rise, but the bottle in her hand cracked, and the water quickly spilled out.

It splashed onto the man’s pants, leaving a wet patch.

Serena raised her eyes and saw it was Nate, Corvus’s subordinate.

Nate wore a baseball cap, dressed in ordinary black attire, seated at the back of the luxury car, very low-key.

Now Serena had fallen onto his firm lap, and the posture was suggestive.

"Sorry, I’ll clean it up when we get off," Serena said as she got up.

But a large hand reached over, gripping her slender waist, and a deep voice sounded in her ear, "Wipe my pants clean."

Just a few simple words, yet carrying inherent assertiveness.

Serena’s long lashes trembled slightly, confirming some of her suspicions.

"Even if I wipe it clean, they can’t be worn anymore. I’ll buy you a new pair after we get off the car, and you can change then."

"I don’t want new pants; I just want you to wipe them clean. Didn’t you understand?"

"..."

Serena lowered her gaze to the water stain on his pants, the stain was quite sensitive; he must have done it on purpose.

Serena took out several napkins, wiping over his pants.

Out of the corner of her eyes, she saw Nate’s adam’s apple move up and down twice, and then a distinct outline appeared on his pants.

Serena’s snow-white earlobe quickly turned a light shade of red, and she threw the napkin at his face.

Nate didn’t dodge, only chuckled softly, "Why did you throw this at me?"

Serena curled her lips upward, her bright eyes sparkling, "Seems I’ve seen an old friend."

"What old friend?"

"Just... an old friend who’s rich and well-endowed."

Nate’s deep eyes hidden beneath the baseball cap suddenly narrowed, a wicked charm spilling from his long brows, "Miss that old friend?"

At this moment, Melody Ashworth came over and happened upon this scene, Serena sitting on a subordinate’s lap, their posture suggestive, the air heated.

Melody Ashworth immediately mocked, "Little maid, now Hayden Crawford likes me, doesn’t even spare you a glance and you actually come over to flirt with a lowly subordinate?"

Serena truly felt that Melody Ashworth’s intelligence needed improvement.

But Melody Ashworth’s timing was perfect. If she hadn’t come, the man wouldn’t know how long he would entangle her.

Serena quickly stood up straight and looked at Melody Ashworth, "I did choose to spend time with this lowly subordinate of yours, even if he’s a bit lowly..."

Serena stepped forward and whispered in Melody Ashworth’s ear, "He has impressive assets."

This words were quite suggestive, filled with innuendo. Melody Ashworth immediately looked down at Nate’s trousers.

His pants were damp, in a sensitive area. Melody Ashworth glanced and her face flushed red.

"How about it? Isn’t he more impressive than Mr. Crawford?" Serena smiled brightly.

Melody Ashworth’s heart skipped a beat; she had already spent a night with Hayden Crawford, feeling rather satisfied.

Yet, Hayden didn’t quite measure up to this subordinate...