First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 178

Chapter 178: Chapter 178: Giving Her a Title

Does Serena blame Caleb Lockwood?

Of course she does.

She blames Caleb Lockwood for choosing Claire Shaw over her;

She blames Caleb Lockwood for kicking her when she was down as public opinion fermented;

She blames Caleb Lockwood for not reaching out to her struggling studio;

She blames Caleb Lockwood for many, many things...

She blames him—

Why couldn’t he recognize that she was Ellie from back then!

Serena and Caleb Lockwood exchanged looks for a while, and a touch of sarcasm appeared on her smile.

"You think too highly of yourself."

She once blamed him.

But now, she no longer does.

Because blaming Caleb Lockwood would only add more cracks to her already shattered heart.

The one she should blame most is herself for being blind.

When she saw someone rushing inside from outside, Serena’s eyes lit up, and she proactively greeted them.

Her figure left Caleb Lockwood’s sight, and his hand moved slightly but didn’t reach out.

He had a feeling—

Even if he reached out, he wouldn’t be able to grasp Serena.

When Patrick Rhodes saw that the grand hall of Riverview Imperial was not only occupied by Serena and the bodyguards of the Queen of Ydris but also Caleb Lockwood, Claire Shaw, and Cynthia Fulton, he immediately mouthed to Serena:

Are you setting me up?

Serena only mentioned on the phone about a big project for him, providing hotel and security for the Queen of Ydris.

But she never told him that the project originally belonged to The Lockwood Family and The Fulton Family.

Great, he’s now offended both families in one go.

Serena didn’t intentionally set up Patrick Rhodes.

Among the people she knew, Patrick Rhodes was the only one capable of providing a decent residence and security for Queen Elizabeth.

She still remembers when Felix Shepherd invited her to the hotel, it was Patrick Rhodes who stormed in and drove Felix Shepherd away.

Back then, Patrick Rhodes said that The Violet Hotel was owned by his family.

Patrick Rhodes arrived at Serena’s side, awkwardly greeted Caleb Lockwood, Claire Shaw, and Cynthia Fulton opposite them.

He looked at his current position, as if he had already chosen sides with Serena, openly opposing both The Lockwood Family and The Fulton Family.

Serena looked at Patrick Rhodes’s expression and knew what he was thinking.

"Sorry, if you feel I made it difficult for you, just pretend I never called you," Serena said softly to Patrick Rhodes.

"You’ve truly put me in a tough spot!"

Patrick Rhodes intended to speak softly.

But due to his naturally loud voice, everyone in the hall could hear those words.

Claire Shaw couldn’t help but laugh inwardly.

She laughed at Serena.

She thought Serena would contact some impressive network, but it turned out to be their old acquaintance Patrick Rhodes.

Recently, Claire Shaw noticed Patrick Rhodes’s mind was no longer on her.

But regardless, Patrick Rhodes was still Caleb Lockwood’s sidekick, a follower, and even with a hundred guts, he wouldn’t dare steal a project from The Lockwood Group.

"Patrick Rhodes..."

Serena was about to ask Patrick Rhodes if there’s any suitable place for Queen Elizabeth to stay, when Patrick Rhodes courteously bowed to Queen Elizabeth.

"Your Majesty, our Paxton Family’s Violet Hotel is willing to serve you."

Serena couldn’t help but say "Huh."

"Didn’t you say you were in a dilemma?"

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