37 Chapter 37 : Checking Her Body Until Caleb Lockwood tossed her into a room at the Riverview Grand Hotel , Serena Jennings did not resist . 1 After all , it was the company's annual party , and no matter what grudges lay between her and Caleb Lockwood , she didn't want to make a big scene and have the people in the company laugh at her . However , now there were only her and Caleb Lockwood in the room , Serena couldn't help but feel nervous . Caleb Lockwood looked at Serena like she was a hedgehog with its spikes raised , and smirked slightly . " Is this dress worth three million ? " He looked Serena up and down . He was familiar with the ZM brand , but formal dresses usually cost around a hundred thousand . Serena could guess what Caleb was thinking . She and Lana Xavier's dresses were the ZM limited edition new releases ; she was not exaggerating . " What , President Lockwood can't afford three million ? " Serena knew that even if she explained , Caleb wouldn't believe her . " I can afford it . " Caleb's tone was calm yet firm , " Not just three million , even thirty billion I could afford . " Serena's hands clasped tightly behind her back . For Claire , Caleb really would spare no expense . " I just wanted to remind you that if you want to make money next time , think of a more clever way . " Caleb's words made Serena laugh out of anger , but she didn't say much more . After all , she took the three million with a clear conscience . Once she collected the money and wanted to leave , a waiter delivered a new gown . " You don't feel embarrassed dressing like that , but I do . Don't forget whose secretary you are . " Caleb Lockwood brought the new dress to Serena . < 37 Chapter 37 : Checking Her Body The area where Serena had wine spilled on her was her chest , and the color of the strapless gown had darkened , making it quite noticeable . Knowing that Caleb Lockwood was staring at her chest , Serena felt uncomfortable and reached out to him . " Give me the dress ; I'll change myself . " " Turn around . " Caleb's voice remained indifferent , but his tone was undeniably commanding. Serena was a bit annoyed , but being alone with Caleb in the room , it was no benefit to anger him . In the end , she obediently turned around , her back to Caleb . As the dress zipper was pulled down , the cool air rushed in , along with the heat of Caleb's knuckles . Serena's body stiffened . She didn't know what Caleb intended to do to her . The previous memories of being forced made her feel a fright deep in her heart , her hair standing on end . " Just helping you change clothes , no need to be so tense . You're not that attractive . " Caleb's cold voice brushed past her ears . The dirty dress was completely removed , yet Serena's face flushed . Even though she and Caleb Lockwood had been married for three years , and every part of her body had been seen by him , she didn't understand why she was embarrassed , let alone that she wasn't wearing nothing underneath the dress anyway . The room was dead silent . After helping Serena remove the dirty dress , Caleb didn't move . He stood with one hand in his pocket , staring at Serena's back as if admiring an art sculpture . Serena felt Caleb's intense gaze , like an inspection of her body . In the 57th floor revolving buffet restaurant . 13:37 " 37 Chapter 37 : Checking Her Body The employees of the Lockwood Group were gossiping about why Caleb Lockwood had taken Serena away , and why they hadn't returned after so long . " Is there something going on between President Lockwood and his secretary ... ? " " I heard that Serena was parachuted in and only has a high school diploma ... " " Doesn't that just fit the pattern . " " Even if she is involved with President Lockwood , she's just the other woman . Look at how generously President Lockwood spent on Claire , there's no question who's the real wife , right ? " " President Lockwood is so outstanding ; rich , handsome , it's normal for some women to throw themselves at him . " The colleagues gathered in small groups , eagerly gossiping , finding this year's annual party far more interesting than previous ones . Serena had long predicted the rumors about her and Caleb . With everyone present , being taken away by Caleb for so long , rumors about her and Caleb would definitely spread throughout the company . However , Serena didn't expect the rumors about her and Caleb to involve Claire , with her cast as the . despised third party . " Claire , you really don't mind ? That Serena is so shameless , right ? " Christine Warren and Claire stood by the coffee machine , their voices loud as if intentionally letting Serena hear . " Knowing President Lockwood loves you and is pursuing you , yet she still dares to cling on . " Hearing this , Claire laughed helplessly , " Nothing can be done , Caleb is just too excellent ! " In the entire Lockwood Group , only Claire addressed Caleb Lockwood so intimately . " Oh dear , look at you being cozy with President Lockwood . " Christine teased Claire , who blushed and sneaked a glance toward Serena's desk . Serena usually didn't care much about rumors . 37 Chapter 37 : Checking Her Body Especially since she would sooner or later divorce Caleb , and the whole company believed Caleb and Claire were a pair , she couldn't be bothered to explain . However , she couldn't accept being labeled as a homewrecker . Serena thought this kind of gossip would die down in a few days as everyone sought novelty . But for some reason , the gossip only intensified . More and more people in the company were standing up for Claire , even the canteen cashier told her , " I don't serve homewreckers . If you want to eat , go buy it yourself ! " Serena didn't blame the cashier , understanding everyone despises homewreckers . But she couldn't let these rumors continue to ferment as it was too damaging to her reputation . It was Claire who was the homewrecker , so why should she bear the disgrace ! " Auntie , you've misunderstood , I'm not a homewrecker , I have a boyfriend actually . My boyfriend is very accomplished and considering my conditions , even if I wanted to marry a rich man , there are plenty out there , why should I be a homewrecker ! " Hearing that , the cashier thought there might be some truth to what Serena was saying . She actually quite liked Serena . Serena was pretty , and very polite , always thanking her proactively . But with the whole company spreading that Serena was desperately clinging to Caleb as a homewrecker , ruining Caleb and Claire's relationship , it was so vivid that she started believing it . " Exactly , with your conditions , you can find someone easily . Young girls like you , be careful not to step down the wrong path . " Serena smiled bitterly , It was obvious the other party was only half - convinced by her explanation . " Wait till I bring my boyfriend here , and then you'll believe me . " " I really want to see ... " The sudden voice from behind Serena made her jump . 37 Chapter 37 : Checking Her Body Turning around , she saw Caleb Lockwood's smiling face . " Who might the secretary's boyfriend be ? " Caleb's piercing gaze with a hint of mockery made Serena feel guilty . " Come to my office after lunch . " After issuing the order , Caleb turned and left . Serena watched as Caleb naturally sat next to Claire , having lunch together and drawing attention from all the employees in the cafeteria . Lunchtime was a dull affair for Serena , as the table next to hers was abuzz with gossip about her , Claire , and Caleb's relationships . After lunch , she knocked on Caleb's office door , receiving no response . As his secretary , she had a key to his office , so she let herself in . Caleb had told her to come to the office after lunch , yet he was an hour late himself . Serena knew Caleb wasn't one to be late without reason . The only reason for Caleb to be an hour late to work was probably Claire . Caleb arrived late , stunned for a moment upon seeing Serena in the office , yet said nothing as if waiting for him for an hour was only right . He sat down in his chair , casually flipping open a file , while nonchalantly saying to Serena : " This Saturday , I need you to go back to the old house to cook ." Comment