Chapter 348: Chapter 348

"Serena, be careful."

Serena Everett was caught off guard and stumbled as the people around her pushed against her. Lucas Laine quickly reached out to steady her, his brows slightly furrowed.

Who on earth could make Serena so absent-minded?

Lucas followed the girl’s gaze and met the man’s sharp and icy gaze, which was intensely oppressive.

Damian Quinn strode over with long legs, grabbed the girl with one arm and pulled her into his embrace, implicitly declaring his sovereignty.

Lucas’s expression turned cold. He instinctively wanted to take Serena back from his arms, but seeing Serena not rejecting Damian’s closeness and instead obediently leaning into his embrace, he forced himself to withdraw his hand, his gaze darkening.

"Baby, aren’t you going to introduce your friend to your brother?"

Damian’s distinctly jointed hand gently caressed the girl’s waist, unabashedly showing affection in front of Lucas.

Serena could easily discern his thoughts; he was jealous again!

She lightly clicked her tongue against her back teeth.

She and Lucas were just friends, yet his jealousy was inexplicable!

"This is Lucas; he’s just returned to Imperia today. Claire and I came to welcome him."

Claire Keaton is here too?

Damian’s coldness diminished a bit; the girl wasn’t just here alone to accompany him; she knew to avoid suspicion!

"Hello, I’m Serena’s fiancé."

He deliberately emphasized the word "fiancé," making the implication clear.

Lucas’s demeanor turned colder, his long, deep black eyes dangerously narrowed.

He’s merely Serena’s fiancé in name right now; that doesn’t mean he will be in the future...

The two pairs of attractive hands shook firmly, silently trying to embarrass each other, the atmosphere thick with tension.

After a moment, they each loosened their grip, their faces devoid of expression but exuding intense pressure.

Watching this scene, Serena couldn’t help but furrow her brows; why did it seem like the two were at odds?

Damian affectionately brushed the stray hair from the girl’s forehead, his deep, magnetic voice leisurely sounding.

"You’re Serena’s friend; as the host, I’ll naturally take good care of you. Serena is busy with her studies, so I’ll entertain you in the future."

When was her study so busy? Why didn’t she know?

Nearby, Seth Sterling witnessed all this, his eyes wide with disbelief as he looked at Damian Quinn, his expression stunned.

"Holy crap, Master Damian, you’re not angry?!"

The little sister-in-law lied to Master Damian about dining with classmates but went to the bar with another man; considering Master Damian’s possessiveness, shouldn’t he be furious by now?!

Damian gave him a disdainful glance, full of warning.

The girl liked to save face; he certainly wouldn’t reprimand her in front of them—he’d handle it later!

Serena was also a bit surprised, knowing better than anyone how great his jealousy could be.

But she could have kept today’s matter under wraps; Seth Sterling just had to blabber!

Serena’s beautiful fox-like eyes sparkled with coldness as she glanced at him icily.

Seth Sterling immediately flinched in fright, his face breaking into a sycophantic smile.

"Hehe, it’s getting late; I should head home! Goodbye Master Damian and little sister-in-law, see you next time!"

With those words, Seth Sterling fled like he was escaping from wild beasts.

Serena speechlessly twitched her lips; he’d better run fast today—she’d deal with him next time!

Watching the girl’s adorable and angry look, Damian found her incredibly cute, gently rubbing her small face with his thumb, "It’s getting late; Serena needs to rest. I’ll take Serena home now."

Seeing Damian’s actions, Lucas’s expression grew colder, his icy gaze wanting to cut off his hand, speaking in a deep voice.

"Master Damian is busy; I’ll take Serena home."

"My fiancée doesn’t require anyone else’s concern."

As soon as he said that, Damian wrapped his arm around the girl’s waist, gently lifting her up, an action that was both gentle and domineering, causing the people present to exclaim in surprise.

Lucas’s long, deep black eyes instantly sparked with fury, but he ultimately repressed his emotions, watching them leave.

Serena currently had some interest in Damian Quinn; if he clashed with him now, he’d only make Serena unhappy...

Damian placed the girl into the car and turned to instruct the bodyguard not far away.

Serena immediately poked her head out of the car, asking Chase Sherman, "What should you do when Master Damian gets angry?"

"Um..." Chase thought for a moment, then respectfully answered, "Miss Serena, you just need to coax him a bit, and Master Damian’s anger will disappear instantly!"

Serena lazily arched her delicate brows, "Alright, I got it." Follow current novels on novèlfire.net

Seeing the man return, Serena promptly sat upright, appearing particularly well-behaved.

Watching Serena, Damian’s cold heart softened, but remembering her deception today, his expression grew cold again.

He couldn’t let her think he was so easy to pout.

At least refrain from speaking to her for a minute!