PopularNovelChapter 248 As one of the most upscale residential complexes in the city, Crestview Bay was equipped with top-tier safety systems.
Within 20 minutes, the fire alarm was silenced. However, for safety reasons, the management personnel asked all residents to evacuate while they investigated the cause of the fire and assessed the damage.
Serena clutched Snuggy as Hugh guided her out of the bathroom. For a moment, everything still felt surreal. The hallway was still thick with smoke, making her cough.
"How does a fire even start in a place like this?" "Get changed first. We'll find out downstairs." He instructed the staff to open the windows and clear out the smoke before leading Serena back inside to change into sdry clothes.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOnce she was ready, she called a nearby pet shop to arrange a check-up and grooming for Snuggy. With the cat taken care of, she and Hugh headed downstairs.
A crowd had already gathered in the lobby. All of the residents were well-off, and none of them looked pleased. "Someone almost burned down the building just by cooking? Don't people in Crestview Bay have enough money to hire a maid?" "I was in the middle of a live stream, and now I'm drenched. I had to run downstairs in my pajamas, looking like a mess! And it's all because you set the kitchen on fire! Do you know how much that's ruined my image? You should be paying for my contract penalty!" "With that level of common sense, forget the maid. You should get a tutor to teach you basic life skills! I've seen people who don't know how to handle the heat of the kitchen, but I've never met anyone who can make an entire building's fire alarm go off!" The crowd's criticism grew louder.
Serena was still trying to figure out who was behind it all when a furious voice broke through.
"I just wasn't paying attention, okay? How was I supposed to know the fire alarm would be so sensitive? None of you got hurt, did you? Do I have to apologize by dying or something?" Serena was shocked.
Was that Wendy? Her voice was so loud! And didn't she have asthma? Wendy spun around, shoving past a few people to break free from the circle of angry neighbors.
Then, she stumbled right into Serena's path.
She stiffened, the sudden drop in confidence only fueling her frustration.
"Are you here to make fun oftoo? I know I messed up! Fine. I'll have Zach compensate you!" She was diffident and upset. Her cheeks were flushed, with tears welling up in her eyes like she was the real victim.
Serena raised an eyebrow and said, "With that attitude, you don't seem like the one who caused a fire. You seem like the one who got burned instead.
aver "If every arsonist threw a tantrum instead of taking responsibility, what's the point of having the police and firefighters? You endangered people's lives, and instead of apologizing, you're making a scene. Did Zach spoil you so much that you think the whole world exists just to clean up your mess?" Wendy's eyes widened. Humiliation turned to fury as she jabbed a finger in Serena's face.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"You're the one who's spoiled! Do you think you can say whatever you want and walk all over people just because Hugh is backing you?" Hugh's expression darkened. He was ready to put Wendy in her place, but Serena beat him to it. She hooked her arm around his, holding him close like he was something to be guarded.
"If Mr. Larson wanted to destroy you, do you think he'd let you stand here arguing with me? Wendy, you leech off Zach for everything-your clothes, your food, and your home. You don't even have a dto your name.
"If he decides he doesn't want to cover for your mess, you'll be facing m the charges alone so instead of crying here, maybe you should save those tears for him. Who knows? Maybe you can still squeeze a payout."
Hugh went rigid for half a second, then slowly relaxed. Helet Serena take the lead, standing behind her like an unshakable force. Wendy shook with rage, about to snap back when a cold laugh cfrom the crowd.
"So, she's just another parasite clinging to a man. I make six figures a month and don't act half as entitled as you do. Keep playing with fire, sweetheart. Let's see what you have left when you finally burn yourself."
"Hah! A woman this clueless about basic survival is a walking hazard.
The kitchen went up in flames today. What's next? Herself? Who's she gonna cry to then?" "Your words were quite harsh. Miss, why are you being so aggressive?"
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