Chapter 18: Chapter Eighteen.

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,...