First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 203

Chapter 203: Chapter 203: Utter Humiliation

Serena Jennings raised her eyelids slightly.

Reflected in her eyes, Caleb Lockwood looked quite confident.

As if all her efforts to revenge him were just because she cared about his performance.

Serena knew Caleb Lockwood had always been very self-assured.

He had the reasons to be self-assured.

But this was the first time Serena found Caleb’s self-confidence somewhat amusing.

"You really think too highly of yourself."

After saying this lightly, she turned and went back into the ZM store, then walked out with Lana Xavier and got into the car.

Caleb’s tall figure still stood at the store entrance, like a statue.

Inside the store, Claire Shaw was still waiting for Caleb’s comfort.

However, even when Zhao was about to close the shop, Caleb didn’t come in.

Claire had no choice but to walk outside.

"Caleb..."

She called Caleb, rubbing her swollen eyes.

Caleb gave no response.

Claire was surprised, unable to guess what Caleb was thinking about with such focused attention.

Caleb only snapped out of it when someone honked loudly on the road.

Only then did he notice Claire was standing beside him.

"Caleb, what were you thinking about?"

"...Nothing." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Caleb shook his head.

What he had been thinking was—

The words Serena said to him, "You really think too highly of yourself," were words he had once said to Serena.

Surely, Serena was taking revenge on him.

Understanding this, Caleb inexplicably felt somewhat better.

Claire noticed an additional hint of apology in Caleb’s gaze, involuntarily feeling a sense of joy amidst her misfortune.

Though she had been humiliated by Serena, being able to make Caleb feel sorry for her, the slap she received didn’t seem in vain.

Caleb took Claire to the hospital to check her face, then sent Claire back to Riverside Manor.

On the way, Claire hinted several times to Caleb that she didn’t want to go home, using the excuse that she was afraid her parents would question the injuries on her face.

Even if Caleb wouldn’t do anything with her, the Caleb from before would at least have taken her to The Seaside Villa.

"Then shall I ask Mr. Miller to book a hotel nearby for you?"

Caleb’s indifferent voice was like a bucket of cold water, leaving Claire feeling thoroughly chilled.

Today, she had been severely humiliated by Serena, with her qualification revoked, her supply cut, and even hit.

And Caleb tells her to stay in a hotel?!

Claire forced herself to suppress her temper, and pitifully asked Caleb:

"Then Caleb... will you stay with me?"

Claire’s slender elegant hand gently, like a light feather, rested on Caleb’s thigh.

The next day, Serena came to the cultural creative park.

Her new office was now here.

And the building next door was the office of The Jewelers’ Association.

Serena now held multiple positions, rapidly increasing her influence in the jewelry design industry.

However, concerning the entire business circle, Caleb was undoubtedly the authority.

So Serena originally thought she would receive many calls today, from various sectors either threatening or persuading her to let Claire return to The Jewelers’ Association.

However...

Not a single person contacted her.

Serena even confirmed with the colored gemstone suppliers, that side wasn’t pressured by Caleb either.

"How strange..."

Serena muttered to herself.

Given Caleb’s affection for Claire, it was impossible for him to just watch Claire go bankrupt and do nothing.

In fact, she was right.

Claire indeed didn’t go bankrupt.

Because Caleb helped pay off every huge penalty fee.

Serena sat in her office with a self-deprecating cold smile on her lips.

She thought of her previous studio going bankrupt.

Back then, Caleb didn’t even offer a helping hand, instead adding insult to injury.

But she was also thankful Caleb didn’t help her, allowing her to soberly realize—

First love means nothing.

Serena picked up The Jewelers’ Association’s landline and dialed a string of numbers.

That evening was the 70th anniversary gala of The Jewelers’ Association.

Most of the invited guests were association members.

But members were also allowed to bring friends and family to attend.

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