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ow her. Despite her independence, I felt the need to know more about her. She had gathered s

ffice. I decided to follow her and keep my presence hidden. I didn't want her to

her. Intrigued, I stepped out of my car and went into the store. But I found Patt and Enzo by the entra

handful of gowns. I heard her half-sister gasp, and I could almost see the surprise on her face. I was certain that the

hing she likes," I instructed before exiting. I decided to head bac

cing the black card I had

y done?"

re else," he informed me. "She's back at th

ight be getting the g

at she had made a call and the gown w

store, knowing her father would be ther

s she's always one step ahead of her father," he

working as Von left my office feeling at ease, knowing that Serene was secure in the penthouse. My gaz

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of money. I wondered what he hoped to gain from such a

yself at a table far from the host. I wondered how Serene would navigate

let her do her thing, not bothering to check her appearance. She was already

the venue, ready to report back

for your presence. Serendipity Jewelry is my pride and joy. I've invested significant time and effort into making it what it is today," Lo

out to me," he continued, his eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Please, everyone, witness the

dited the images. The entire video was motivational, and if Serene hadn't been my wife and I hadn't spoken to her, I might have bought

hands with business professionals. It was a video, and t

and if I were to leave this world, my daughter Serene would have a vast collection to use until she can create he

and then to Daisy. Clearly, he was not responsible for the designs that Serendipity had been

nd silver gown accentuating her perfect figure. As she gracefully turned, the back of the gown was e

om was likely fantasizing about her at that moment, and I had the urge to rush to her side and cover her with my coat. Why the hell

isdain. The commotion was so loud that it drew my attention away from my

onor my mother's hard work," Serene

ago. What hard work are you talking a

ompany anyway?" Serene retorted, raising an eyebro

, scanning the room for someone to remove Serene. And when he found

her's passing," Serene stated. "Oh, right after my mother's death. I haven't even had a chance to mourn, and yet you've already broug

asked, whispering and starting a flur

one who did all the work, contrary to what he wanted us to beli

I even encountered her once while negotiating with a stone supplier for her cre

all eyes turned to the stage as Mavie made her entrance, wearing a st

ted mother, Daisy," she said, placing her hand on her chest with the necklace

show up with that nec

vie's mouth hung open as she realized she was being laughed at. Dais

ne took the stage, continuing the party and assuming the role of the host. The e

y declining the advances of those who tried to get closer to

but it seemed unnecessary now. Serene had ever

about my attendance there, I directed Von to leave a group of men behind to monitor Serene closely. I was captivated by her gown and yearned to remain by her side, bu