Chapter 18

  Serena's POV.

  Seeing Ross's face twist with rage filled me with a sense of satisfaction. I needed him to know that he didn't own me, and he never would.

  I wrapped my arms around Richard, deepening our kiss. Out of the corner of my eye, I watched as Ross stormed off, his anger palpable.

  I broke free from Richard's grasp, my heart still racing from the encounter.

  "What's the meaning of that?" Richard asked, his brow furrowed with concern.

  I shrugged him off. "None of your business," I replied, trying to brush it off.

  But Richard wasn't having it. In a flash, he pinned me against the wall, his eyes blazing with intensity.

  "Well, if you don't know, let me tell you - it's my fucking business," he growled. "Are you also sleeping with him?"

  My eyes widened in shock, and I felt a surge of anger.

  "You know what? Fuck you," I spat, shoving him away and storming off. I quickened my pace, my heart pounding in my chest.