Chapter 1935
Author: Blanco Burn
"I'll make a guess," one of them sneered. "Serena's company, Serena Group, is big as it is because of the King of the North, right? Come on, Serena, how many times did you have to sleep with him to build the company? Share with us the secret."

Their words grew more vicious as they were dripping with sarcasm and laughter.

Serena could feel her anger bubbling to the surface as if she was almost ready to explode.

"You're all disgusting!" she snapped. "Do you know why everyone in my company respects me? It's because I work hard. When I'm staying late at the office, you're probably out partying. When I'm negotiating deals with clients, you're out shopping. That's the difference.

"My company may not be as big as some of yours, but I built it from the ground up. Unlike certain people here who are just living off their parents. Nothing more than pretty faces with nothing else to offer."

Serena's sharp retort hit its mark as it showed the composure of someone used to leading a company. She
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