First Love Only? I Left Him First, Now the CEO Can't Let Go novel Chapter 53

Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Apologize to Mr. Qian

Serena Jennings eventually went to a small clinic and got some medicine for reducing swelling and pain. Surprisingly, Caleb Lockwood gave her five days of paid sick leave, without deducting wages based on percentage.

She wouldn’t think this was Caleb Lockwood showing concern for her.

Although her face wouldn’t take five days to recover, giving her extra leave helped quell company gossip.

When Serena returned to work, the number of people pointing fingers at her indeed decreased.

Initially, she was puzzled, but later she found out that Jeffrey Lowell had been fired.

Given her educational background and company tenure, the one who should have been fired was obviously her.

However, Caleb Lockwood personally filled out Jeffrey Lowell’s termination notice, and no one in the company dared to speak up.

Although they were curious about the relationship between Caleb Lockwood and Serena Jennings, they restrained themselves for fear of getting involved.

Today, Claire Shaw unexpectedly didn’t leave her office.

Usually, during the eight-hour workday, she spent at least seven hours in Caleb Lockwood’s office.

Claire Shaw locked her office door and focused on chatting on WeChat.

The joker’s avatar kept appearing on her phone’s home screen.

With fewer rumors around, Serena Jennings finally felt her work environment was peaceful, and her work efficiency increased significantly.

That day, just before leaving work, Caleb Lockwood suddenly came to the design department.

His visit was unsurprising, as he often came before, usually assumed to see Claire Shaw.

"Change into this, I’ll take you somewhere tonight."

Caleb Lockwood came to Serena Jennings’ workstation and said to her.

Confused, Serena Jennings took the item Caleb Lockwood gave her and went to the changing room.

It was a dress.

A pure black satin dress, adorned with a circle of pearls at the neckline.

The design was conservative but streamlined, and the cut was very on point, giving Serena Jennings an elegant and graceful look.

Serena looked at herself in the mirror, feeling puzzled.

If she remembered correctly, it was Caleb Lockwood’s first time giving her a black dress.

Serena’s color preference wasn’t absolute, leaning towards cool and dark tones.

She particularly disliked pink.

Thinking of the past three years of marriage, with a wardrobe full of pink dresses from Caleb Lockwood, Serena found it amusing.

But now...

Caleb Lockwood actually knew to give her a black dress.

Could this be a change Caleb Lockwood made for her?

Moreover, giving it to her in front of office colleagues, he wasn’t afraid of rumors.

What if Claire Shaw misunderstood?

Serena felt a bit unsettled.

She stayed in the changing room for quite a while, and when she came out, the office was almost empty.

Caleb Lockwood merely glanced at her indifferently, his expression calm, showing no emotion.

"Touch up your makeup after getting in the car."

Serena paused for a moment and replied, "Okay."

This feeling...

As if she was going on a date with Caleb Lockwood.

This time, however, Caleb Lockwood wasn’t driving; it was Mr. Miller.

Sitting in the back seat of the black Maybach, Serena inexplicably felt nervous.

She frequently stole glances at Caleb Lockwood beside her.

Caleb Lockwood’s expression was normal, silent.

Several times Serena wanted to ask Caleb Lockwood where they were going.

But when the words reached her lips, she felt it unnecessary to ask.

No matter where Caleb Lockwood wanted to take her, even if it was to hell, she didn’t have the right to refuse.

The car drove all the way to The Sierra Grand Hotel.

In Serena’s impression, this hotel wasn’t a usual spot for Caleb Lockwood.

However, she had some connection with this place.

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