My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)
Chapter 1809

Once he was done speaking, he left with a cold look on his face. He didn't bother to even pause for a moment when he walked past Serene and Tyler.

Only the three of us were left in the corridor when Hendrix left.

It was time for the lead actor to leave now that the show was over, so I tidied up my clothes and got ready to leave.

However, when I walked past Serene, a hand was suddenly shoved in front of me.

Turning my head, I noticed Serene's ghastly face. She looked like she wasn't someone to be trifled with.

"Is there anything else, Miss Forbes?" I asked bravely, without a hint of fear.

"Of course," she sneered, and her voice sounded hostile, "As a woman, I feel sorry for you for failing to keep a man by your side. Now, you're pestering him. Have you no shame?"

Although she had never liked me before, she'd never made it clear in the past. It seemed that she was really affected by that kiss just now.

I continued to tease her, "Shame? Other sacrifices are not worth mentioning if one is able to redeem their loved one."

Serene's fuming eyes narrowed into slits. She ground her teeth and retorted, "That's just wishful thinking. Hendrix may not think the same way. Besides, a man like him certainly deserves better. The Reid family isn't confident in a small business like Bate Coin. I've already overthrown them. Do you really think that you're qualified to compete against me?"

She had finally spoken her mind.

As I expected, after the anniversary banquet, Serene had already developed a strong impression of me. From the bottom of her heart, she believed that I was a self-centered and selfish person, which led her to deduce that I wasn't worthy of Hendrix, let alone being her rival.

That was a pity. It wasn't necessarily a good thing for women to be overconfident.

I turned around and stood in front of her to ensure that our eyes met. Then, I said proudly and slowly, "I may not be as talented as you in business, but men may not be up your alley. As long as I send them a come- hither, Hendrix will come back eventually. When that happens, it won't be as simple as a kiss. Also, you've reminded me that Bate Coin lost, and that I can't afford to be so arrogant. In this case, Miss Forbes, you must take good care of the gem in your hands. Be careful not to give others a chance to snatch it away..."

After that, I gave her a meaningful smile, turned, and left.

Tyler approached her from behind and voiced his concern, "Miss Forbes, are you okay?"

However, Serene didn't respond.

Satisfied with how it went, I smirked.

Everything was going great. She was so furious that she didn't even hold back in the face of her business partner. Serene's desire to win had been triggered, and in order to be a level ahead of me, the X- Forbes Group will definitely do their best in the Bate Coin business.

This was exactly what I wanted.

When I returned to the main hall, Hendrix was surrounded by several financial leaders. They glanced over at me discreetly to make sure that I had seen him, so they were completely at ease and focused on socializing among themselves.

On the other side of the room, Emma and Aaron were quarreling as they walked over.

"... Unreasonable!" Emma scolded. She seemed to be writing with rage as she dropped the empty hand in her hand, then swiped another full glass of wine from the waiter's tray. She threw her head back and chugged the entire glass in one motion.

Only then did Aaron show up. As he watched her act like this, he lowered his gaze and was apathetic to her demeanor.

Emma noticed him approaching and shot him another glare. He remained indifferent. Her dull attack was futile against his defenses.

"What's going on between you two?" I asked as I raised my eyebrows curiously.

"Ask him!" Emma shouted angrily.