Leave the first comment for this chapter . 33 Chapter 33 : Passionate Scene Unfolds 33 Chapter 33 : Passionate Scene Unfolds Caleb Lockwood buried his head in the documents and spoke indifferently , " Claire Shaw isn't Serena Jennings . She won't cause trouble without reason . " 1 Outside the office , Serena Jennings , holding a folder , stood stiffly like a pillar . She was now an employee of the Lockwood Group . She worked as the general manager's secretary , assisting Mr. Miller , the special assistant . This was the condition Caleb proposed last night at the police station . As long as Serena resigned from FY and joined the Lockwood Group , he would agree to a settlement and not detain Lana Xavier . Lana Xavier had been adamant about not wanting Serena to agree to Caleb's terms , even if it meant she herself would be detained . But Serena agreed without hesitation . Compared to Lana Xavier's future , this condition seemed insignificant . Serena didn't know why she was secretly eavesdropping outside Caleb Lockwood's office . But she just couldn't help herself . She didn't quite understand why Caleb insisted on her working at the Lockwood Group . Claire Shaw also worked there . A wife and a mistress working under the same roof - was this some kind of play ? 1 Serena gave a bitter smile . Just then , Caleb's voice wafted out from the office . " Let her work under me , and she'll eventually realize how easy it is to be a housewife . " Serena felt a chill in her heart . 33 Chapter 33 : Passionate Scene Unfolds So ... this was the reason ... The unrealistic fantasies deep inside her had turned into disappointment , she let out a sigh . She should have awakened long ago . Caleb Lockwood could never have valued her abilities and wanted her in the Lockwood Group for that reason . In the office , Patrick Rhodes followed Caleb's words , expressing disdain for housewives . However , only those who have truly been full - time housewives understand the hardships involved . Like Serena . To buy the freshest vegetables , she'd have to get up at five every morning to go to the early market . Her mother - in - law demanded she buy daily and cook fresh ; leftovers were never allowed . Breakfast must comprise four dishes plus soup , ensuring balanced nutrition. Dinner was even more demanding - not full banquet size , but required no fewer than fifty kinds of ingredients . Calex Mired . It was just her and Caleb dining , and many times when Caleb had engagements outside and forgot to inform her , she would labor all day to set up a table - full of dishes , none of which Caleb tasted . She recalled when they first got married , her mother - in - law would frequently visit . To check if she had neatly folded the clothes in the wardrobe or whether there was dust in the corners of the house . Serena would be busy from morning till night , almost running herself ragged , sometimes not even getting a chance to drink a sip of water , or having to hold off using the bathroom for ages . Most crucially , her efforts were not recognized for their social value . " Wait until that old hag finds herself unable to do anything right , she'll meekly go back to being a nanny at home . " Patrick's laughter was crisp . 13:35 716 33 Chapter 33 : Passionate Scene Unfolds Caleb responded with a faint " Hmm . " " What are you doing ? " A sudden tap on her shoulder made Serena jump in surprise . Turning her head , she saw the smiling Claire Shaw . Claire , though smiling sweetly and expertly made - up as always , had a visible hostility in her eyes . " Serena , Caleb values privacy greatly . I advise you not to eavesdrop on conversations here next time ; it's for your own good ," Claire said . Claire's words made Serena scoff . " Seems you know my husband better than I do ! " Claire's expression wavered briefly but quickly resumed a subtle smile . " Well , Caleb is more familiar with me ! " Claire said , proceeding to push open Caleb's office door without knocking , while reminding Serena : " This is a special privilege Caleb gave just to me ; only I can go into his office without knocking . Make sure you don't imitate this , or if Caleb gets mad , don't blame me for not warning you . " Once Claire went in , Serena no longer felt like eavesdropping , as if she really cared . Did she care ? Of course she cared . Serena returned to her workspace , forcing herself not to care . Not long after , Patrick came out . Serena figured Patrick probably didn't want to be a third - wheel between Caleb and Claire . " Mistress . " Passing by Serena's desk , Patrick suddenly uttered this word . Serena lifted her gaze , looking at Patrick with mild indifference and said : 13:35 33 Chapter 33 : Passionate Scene Unfolds " Claire Shaw is the mistress . " Patrick was about to leave , but Serena's words made him turn back . He stood in front of Serena's desk , hands on her desk , leaning slightly forward , exerting an innate pressure on Serena sitting there . In the past , Serena mostly spent her time at home , busy with household chores and thus she only had a vague understanding of the friends surrounding Caleb . She thought his friends felt similarly towards her . But now she knew- Patrick really disliked her . " The one who's not loved is the mistress . " Patrick spat out venomously , only to see Serena give a bright smile . " The one who isn't married is the mistress . " " You ! " Patrick pointed his forefinger at her across the air . " Let's see how long you can keep this up ." After Patrick left , Serena's shoulders drooped . On the love front , detaching everything else , it seemed true that the unloved one is indeed the mistress . Just as she was contemplating this , she saw Caleb pull down the blinds in his office . Generally , it meant something private was about to happen when the blinds were drawn . And Claire Shaw was still inside Caleb's office . Serena had always known Caleb's desires were intense , so an office drama starring him and his long - time love wasn't out of the question . Her heart felt restless as weeds grew , and Serena couldn't focus on her work , so she took out a notebook to sketch . > 33 Chapter 33 : Passionate Scene Unfolds She also had conditions for leaving FY . Peter had truly been kind and was reluctant to see her go , even saying she always helped FY establish a series and then silently faded into the background . FY - PO was a new series she initiated , so Peter requested she continue designing whenever inspiration struck , not pushing her , merely treating it as a part - time job . Initially , Serena declined . After all , FY's jewelry brand competed directly with Lockwood's , and designing for FY while at Lockwood didn't seem appropriate . But Peter persuaded her , reasoning that she worked as a secretary at Lockwood , not a designer , eventually winning her over . Immersed in her design , Serena gradually forgot to care about what Caleb and Claire were doing in the office . Not that she truly forgot . But she forced herself not to care . Before she knew it , lunchtime arrived , and Claire emerged from Caleb's office , deliberately leaving several of her shirt buttons undone . Upon emerging , she saw Serena had fallen asleep at her desk . eside l The newly - drawn design drafts lay catching Claire's attention . 1 When Caleb finished work and came out , there was no one outside but Serena . Serena was still asleep , seemingly exhausted . Caleb's lips curled upward . Each time his lips curled upward , it seemed to convey things he was too lazy to say . Like this moment , it was as if he were saying , " Just the first day at work , and already overwhelmed ? " Mr. Miller had just finished his tasks and returned , seeing Caleb stand by Serena's desk , unsure of whether to enter or leave . 13 : Caleb walked past him , saying nonchalantly : " The central air conditioning is too strong ! " 33 Chapter 33 : Passionate Scene Unfolds