It’s been a week already since all the incidents with Ryan. Serena walked into Rocky’s Designs that Monday morning, radiating confidence and grace.

Her heels clicked softly against the marble floors as she moved through the hallway, her fitted Sky-blue dress hugging her figure elegantly.

Employees greeted her politely, bowing slightly as she passed.

“Good morning, Ms. Winthrop,” one of the employees said with a warm smile.

Serena returned the smile graciously.

“Good morning, Clara. ...