Chapter 110: Chapter 110: They Really Broke Up
Serena Sterling was kissed senseless, her mind blank.
His words kept echoing in her ears—stalking... forced kiss... isn’t it just a fight?
So in his eyes, a fight is... stalking, forced kiss...
He truly is a domineering CEO.
Serena’s legs went weak, nearly drowning in his mature and powerful aura.
...
A few socialites from Bayside hadn’t gone far; how could they leave? At the very least, they wanted to see Serena Sterling being kicked away by Hayden Crawford. But what’s the situation now?
Mr. Crawford and Serena Sterling were fighting, right? I didn’t misunderstand, did I?
It seems like that should be the case.
But why is Mr. Crawford kissing Serena Sterling and won’t let go? This single person here feels struck by ten thousand points of damage.
I’m also puzzled; everyone says Mr. Crawford is the other person, so why do I now feel like the third party is forcing a promotion to a higher position?
...
Yasmine Sterling sent someone to snoop on Hayden Crawford and Serena Sterling’s situation. The two hadn’t met these past few days; it seemed they had already broken up.
Yasmine felt extremely elated; this was in her expectations, after all, the ghost husband of Orchid Court was exposed online, Hayden Crawford and Serena Sterling were bound to break up.
Of course, Yasmine also noticed Serena Sterling’s number one fan only being eighteen years old. She investigated the account but found nothing peculiar.
However, Yasmine considered it just a minor episode, as the developments were still within her expectation and control.
That day, Yasmine heard Hayden Crawford would visit the 1949 bar in the evening because it was Justin Xavier’s 27th birthday. Being childhood friends, Hayden Crawford surely would attend the celebration.
Yasmine knew this was a great opportunity; she could approach Hayden Crawford.
Lillian Sterling held her hand, "Yasmine, tonight when you go to the bar, make sure to see if Hayden Crawford and Serena Sterling have really broken up. If they have, this is a great chance for you to step in. Importantly, soon it will be both yours and Serena Sterling’s birthday, since you both celebrate on the same day. I already spoke to your father, and we’re planning a birthday party for both you and Serena Sterling. You can invite Mr. Crawford to your party and make Serena Sterling the laughingstock!"
Yasmine was very tempted; sharing a birthday with Serena Sterling, if Hayden Crawford could appear at her birthday party to celebrate her, it would be indeed prestigious.
"Mom, I understand, I will invite Mr. Crawford, he will definitely come!"
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Justin Xavier’s 27th birthday was held at the 1949 bar. Good friends Hayden Crawford and Seth Hawthorne showed up, as did Leah Thorne, Serena Sterling, Yasmine Sterling, and Erica Hawthorne. Additionally, some old executives from Bayside were invited to play cards.
In the luxurious private room, Yasmine sat beside Hayden Crawford, carefully observing his expression, "Mr. Crawford, recently Serena’s ghost husband was exposed, are you feeling down?"
Erica quickly concurred, "Mr. Crawford, you were deceived by Serena Sterling’s pure appearance. She’s especially skilled at seducing men. Her ghost husband from Orchid Court appeared to be over eighty, might be a psychological deviant, perhaps into SM with whips. That Serena Sterling is truly dirty."
Yasmine was very pleased with Erica’s words but swiftly stopped her outwardly, "Erica, don’t say that about Serena."
They didn’t know the ghost husband of Orchid Court was Hayden Crawford, but Justin Xavier and Seth Hawthorne did. Justin managed to stay calm, glancing at Hayden with a faint look, while Seth couldn’t hold back, spraying out the wine he just drank and laughing heartily.
"Brother, what are you laughing at?" Erica asked curiously.
Indeed, Yasmine also found it strange; why was Young Master Hawthorne reacting so dramatically?
"Haha, it’s nothing, just heard a really funny joke, don’t mind me..." Seth laughed until his stomach hurt.
Hayden Crawford was labeled a "psychological deviant," casually reclined on the sofa, elegantly crossed his long legs, holding a cigar between slender fingers, the smoke swirling obscured his handsome face, adding a few degrees of aloof mystery.
He took a puff of smoke, then leisurely glanced at Erica, "Don’t mention her, a killjoy."
At once, Yasmine’s heart blossomed with joy; Hayden Crawford wouldn’t even mention Serena Sterling now, calling her a killjoy, confirming they’ve indeed broken up.
Excellent!
Seth Hawthorne admired his second brother Hayden, wondering when he took up acting.
"Brother Justin, today is your birthday, I prepared a surprise for you."
Justin glanced at Seth lazily, asking, "What’s the surprise?"
Seth snapped his fingers, promptly a group of girls emerged, dressed skimpily with cat ears on their head, all youthful and attractive.
"Brother Justin, I’ve arranged cat girls for you to see, they are all beauties." Seth eagerly bragged.
The cat girls approached, warmly surrounding Justin Xavier, saying, "Young Master Xavier, happy birthday, tonight we are all yours."
Justin wore a white shirt with black long pants, striking as jade, resting his elegant back against the sofa, exuding a slight aloofness.
Encircled by cat girls, he showed little interest, not sparing them a glance.
At that moment, an executive chuckled, "Speaking of beauty, our Bayside’s top beauty is Beauty Thorne. Young Master Xavier, your sister Beauty Thorne didn’t come, did she? Why haven’t we seen her?"
"Indeed, it’s been two years since seeing Beauty Thorne, we only saw her in magazines and on TV; after two years, we all wish to see her again."
Seth really wanted to kick those young men, cautiously observing Justin Xavier’s expression; when Leah Thorne was mentioned, Justin’s handsome face showed no emotion, staying relaxed, seemingly uninterested in the birthday celebration.
At this moment, a soft voice came from nearby, "Let me see who is talking behind our back, huh?"
Everyone looked up, seeing Serena Sterling and Leah Thorne arriving.
Leah just returned from outside, raising her small hand to remove oversized sunglasses, letting brunette curls cascade onto her shoulders, revealing a small face vibrant and warm.
Serena Sterling wore a veil over her face, her dark, clear eyes glistening like water, turning to look elegantly.
As soon as these two beauties appeared, attention scattered.
Leah’s mesmerizing eyes landed on Justin Xavier’s handsome face with a playful smile, "Brother, happy birthday. 27 is not young; find me a sister-in-law soon."
Justin looked at her, pressing his thin lips tightly.
"Serena, you’re here?" It was at this time Yasmine was very pleased to see Serena, eagerly speaking out, "Serena, recently your situation has become heatedly discussed; how’s it going, your ghost husband from Orchid Court hasn’t laid hands on you, has he?"