LittleNovelChapter 292 When he finished speaking, William paused for a moment before continuing, "Make sure to get him the best doctor you can find." Two bodyguards dragged the man away, hauling him like a sack of potatoes.
The others, witnessing the scene, quickly stepped aside, careful not to provoke William any further.
Instead, a man in a pastel pink suit sauntered over, swaying his hips as he approached William. "So, this is the friend you toldabout?" He gave Serena an appraising look, eyeing her from head to toe before flashing a sly smile. "Not bad. She can't quite compare to me, of course, but she's quite attractive." William shot the man a sidelong glance, then turned to Serena to make the introduction. "Fern Bright. He's a friend of mine the owner of this place." Serena nodded politely. "Mr. Bright." Fern's smile was warm and inviting. "No need to be so formal. Anyone William calls a friend is a friend of mine. Just callFern." Serena hesitated for a moment. For sreason, Aaron's crowd of so-called friends flashed through her mind. Aaron had never introduced her at any proper event-not even in front of Frederick.
Because of that, his friends never took her seriously.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhenever Aaron wasn't around at a party, they'd seize the chance to mess with her, teasing and humiliating her until she dreaded being in their company.
She'd tried to talk to Aaron about it, but he always brushed it off, saying they were just joking around and didn't know where the line was.
The more she brought it up, the more impatient Aaron became. He'd turn it around on her: "I don't see anyone else having a problem with them. Maybe you should look at yourself for once." For a while, Serena really did start to wonder if it was her fault.
It wasn't until she started seeing a therapist that she realized the truth: the problem wasn't her-it was them. And, most importantly, it was Aaron's lack of respect for her that made it all possible.
If Aaron had ever valued her, with the Vance family's standing in Alderburg, none of those people would have dared treat her that way.
"What are you thinking about?" William's smooth, gentle voice broke through her thoughts.
Serena snapped back to the present, realizing that Fern had slipped away at spoint. "Oh, it's nothing." "Con, let's get a drink at the bar." Serena wanted to say she was feeling much better, but after a s thought, she follow n to the bar.
She ordered a sweet liqueur, while William opted for a cocktail.
Serena sipped her drink quietly. After a moment, she looked up, meeting William's gaze. "Thank you." William arched an eyebrow. "Oh? What are you thankingfor this time?" "For bringinghere tonight." "Is the booze here that magical? You've only had a sip and you're already cheering up." Serena shook her head. "You know that's not what I mean." She knew coming to the bar for a drink the just a pretense. It wasmet I reason William had brought her out.
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Putting those troublemakers in their place, letting her vent properly that was the real reason.
William had known from the start that bringing her here would stir up trouble, but he'd stepped in anyway.
She suddenly remembered asking William once how he'd managed to convince Giles.
He'd never told her the truth.
But now, she finally understood.
Serena felt a lump in her throat. She raised her glass, her eyes glittering with a grateful smile. "Thank you for everything you've done for me. You really are a good man, William. If I'd met you first... maybe by now, I'd have fallen in love with you.
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