13 Chapter 13 : Strip Her Bare After all , the power of The Lockwood Group is immense . Even if Justin Nash has friends in the court , they might not dare to help her . If they really helped her , they might offend Caleb Lockwood , which would mean she implicated them . 1 Serena Jennings thought these things in her heart but didn't say them out loud . However , just by looking at Serena's expression , Justin Nash could guess a bit . He didn't give Serena any promises , only said he would consult someone after meeting tomorrow , telling her not to feel burdened . The next day , Justin Nash didn't even go to work at the juvenile facility . Serena asked the director , who said Justin Nash took leave to go to the court for a matter concerning his life's happiness , which left Serena amused and frustrated . In the office , Serena organized the forms until lunch break , as the thunderstorm outside intensified . She wasn't afraid of thunder , but her office was rather isolated , at the end of the second - floor corridor , and since it was lunch break , almost all the teachers had left . After all , the juvenile facility was essentially half a prison , quite oppressive , so even a short break was made use of by the teachers to get outside . Only two instructors stayed behind , but based on Serena's experience , they were likely taking a nap , which made the whole building eerily empty , so an unexpected thunderclap was quite startling . Serena , as a counselor , needed to be on call at all times , so she didn't leave and ordered takeout for lunch . Checking the app , her delivery should have arrived . Serena was about to contact the delivery person when the office door suddenly knocked . " Delivery . " Serena immediately opened the door , but the person standing outside wasn't the delivery man . At the same time , Claire Shaw had taken leave today and was heading to The Lockwood Group . The thunderstorm made the already unsmooth traffic even more congested . Claire Shaw drove while occasionally checking her WeChat , but the chat wasn't with Caleb Lockwood . joker : Everything is arranged , you can head over anytime . 13 Chapter 13 : Strip Her Bare Claire Shaw replied with " Okay , " put down her phone , stepped on the gas , and sped through the storm in her pink sports car . Juvenile facility . Serena Jennings was being cornered by a group of troubled students in her office . The leader was Sean Sanders , who had previously bullied Justin Nash . Sean Sanders was tall and sturdy , looking menacing even at age 16 . As the counselor here , Serena had some understanding of these troubled students . Those in the juvenile facility were all minors who had committed offenses . Sean Sanders was among the worst of them ; he had raped two classmates at age 14 , one of whom didn't even dare report it . Even after entering the facility , he frequently fought and formed gangs . Because of some influence at home , many in the facility turned a blind eye to his atrocities . Sean Sanders threw Serena's ordered takeout straight into the trash , then smirked malevolently at her . " Hello , Miss Jennings ! " The last one to enter locked the office door with a click . It was clear these people had ill intentions . Serena was forced to the windows , silently gripping the thermos on her desk . " What do you want ? " Serena glared at them , but as a girl , she had no authority over a group of strong boys . " Nothing much ; just wanted to ask if Miss Jennings has a boyfriend ? How about considering me ? " Sean Sanders pointed at his nose . Serena tried to maintain her composure and said decisively , " I'm already married ." " Being a married woman is even better ! We lack experience , maybe Miss Jennings can teach us ..." 22-28 13 Chapter 13 : Strip Her Bare Before Sean Sanders could finish talking , Serena swung the thermos hitting Sean's temple . Sean screamed in pain , and his followers immediately surged forward to try to subdue Serena . Serena had learned Sanda and self - defense techniques for a while as a child , so she could fend them off to some extent . Initially , Sean's followers couldn't gain much advantage over her . However , as a woman , she was inherently at a disadvantage in terms of strength and size , coupled with being outnumbered , it didn't take long for Serena to be bruised , her clothes torn , looking utterly humiliated . " Damn it , get her , beat her up ! " Sean Sanders cursed , pulling Serena's hair and pressing her head against the window frame . " Quick , strip her ! " Even with such commotion from the office , no one came to check ; Serena realized she couldn't rely on anyone to save her and had to save herself . She kicked Sean hard in the groin , swiftly opened the window , and without thinking , jumped straight down from the second floor . Outside , amidst thunderstorm , the sky was dark like a tipped - over pot . Serena didn't know how she escaped the facility , terrified , running aimlessly , her mind blank . By the time she limped onto the main road , she noticed she was drenched from head to toe , looking like a wet chick . Fear and grievance made Serena cry , but mixed with the pouring rain , no one could tell . At this moment , a black Maybach drove past , stopped , and splashed water all over Serena . The familiar license plate number wouldn't be mistaken by Serena even amidst the rainstorm . The car window lowered , and Serena saw Caleb Lockwood sitting in the back seat . In an instant , she held her breath . Caleb Lockwood still looked the same , wearing a suit , exuding elite aura , with deep eyes like the sea , instantly engulfing her disheveled appearance . 13 Chapter 13 : Strip Her Bare Serena felt fate was really playing tricks on her , letting her run into Caleb Lockwood at such a moment . Caleb Lockwood sized her up , his gaze like a snake crawling over her whole body , leaving slime . Neither disdain nor dislike , no surprise nor compassion , Serena couldn't understand Caleb's gaze , only realizing that she looked very embarrassing right now . She wavered between explaining and staying silent , Serena ultimately missed the chance to speak . " Get in ! " Caleb's voice was gentler than expected . Serena stood in the storm , her silhouette blurred and frail , trembling . Her long hair , wet and clinging to her scalp , looked even darker , making her makeup - free face particularly pale , her lips a worrying faint hue , her professional outfit visibly damaged , skin abraded . Caleb quietly regarded Serena ; it was the first time he noticed how soaking wet Serena had a unique allure . Serena had no other option , was about to open the car door , when someone from the back seat suddenly leaned forward . " Serena , why are you so wet ? Get in quickly ! " Claire Shaw appeared genuinely concerned . Seeing Claire Shaw in Caleb's car , Serena shouldn't be surprised . Yet , looking as she did , she really didn't want to be contrasted with Claire Shaw . Claire Shaw still wore her pink suit , the collar of her shirt intentionally unbuttoned one more notch , Serena didn't want to wonder who unbuttoned it . Claire Shaw's makeup was always meticulously sweet , but at this moment , her lipstick was smudged ; Serena didn't want to wonder who smudged Claire's lipstick . " What are you hesitating for ? You'll catch a cold if you stay in the rain any longer . " Claire Shaw invited again , " Come on , Caleb won't mind you dirtying his car , there's space between us ." 1