44 Chapter 44 : Drowning Sorrows in Drink Serena's face carried a faint smile of self - mockery , but inside , her heart twisted in pain . If she hadn't mistaken Caleb's love for her at the time , and had just been moved to tears by the diamond's size , it would have been better . Without further explanation , Serena turned and left . Letting Caleb misunderstand her as coveting his money wasn't all bad . " Miss Jennings ! " Suddenly , someone called her from behind . Serena turned her head , surprised and wide - eyed . The person had blonde hair and blue eyes , dressed in designer clothes , obviously a lady of high status . Claire had been boasting to her best friend about her pink diamond flower ring when Caleb headed towards the unfamiliar lady . " President Lowell , it's been a while . You still look as beautiful as ever ." Caleb proactively greeted Vester Lowell . " Long time no see , President Lockwood . " Vester Lowell reached out to shake hands with Caleb . They exchanged a few pleasantries , but Vester Lowell's attitude towards Caleb was not particularly warm , just basic courtesy . When Caleb returned to his side , Claire couldn't help but ask : " Caleb , who is that lady ? " " Vester Lowell , the only daughter of an oil tycoon , and wife of the domestic real estate giant , CEO of the Li Group . " Claire covered her mouth in shock , not expecting the other party to have such a big background , no wonder Caleb would approach her proactively . < 44 Chapter 44 : Drowning Sorrows in Drink In Caleb's impression , Vester Lowell was proud , unimpressed by many wealthy and influential figures in the business world . However , he saw Vester Lowell enthusiastically grab Serena's hand . " Miss Jennings , I never expected to meet you here , are you also here to buy jewelry like me ? " Vester Lowell turned her head and immediately spotted the Piano Queen Pendant in a separate display case . " Oh , I get it , you want that , don't you ? " Serena couldn't stop it in time , Vester Lowell had already swiped her card to buy the necklace and personally placed it on Serena's neck . The Piano Queen Pendant's brilliance was blinding . Watching helplessly as the diamond jewelry she loved and wasn't qualified to buy , not even Caleb could purchase , now hung around Serena's neck , Claire gritted her teeth in hatred but had to maintain a facade of serenity . Serena was completely stunned . " Mrs. Lowell , this ... " " You haven't had dinner yet , right ? I'll treat you . What do you like to eat ? I know a very delicious place ! " Vester Lowell forcefully pulled Serena into the elevator . Claire and others left behind exchanged glances . " It seems ... Serena has met quite a few big names since following President Ning ! " Claire whispered while sneakily observing Caleb's reaction . Caleb's handsomely unmatched face was cold as ice , indifferent and expressionless . Not angry , nor looking at Serena with newfound respect . Claire secretly breathed a sigh of relief . " Let's go have dinner ! " She linked her arm with Caleb's . " Alright . " Caleb and Claire walked ahead , his eyes remained cold . 15 57 276 < 44 Chapter 44 : Drowning Sorrows in Drink By the time Serena walked out of the mall , it was completely dark outside . The darker it got , the more dazzling the city lights appeared . Tonight , she unexpectedly benefited from misfortune . Vester Lowell was a VIP client of FY black diamonds and a devoted supporter of the piano series . One of the few who knew Serena as the master designer of the piano series . Serena had met Vester Lowell three years ago . Vester Lowell admired the piano series designer immensely , regarding her as an idol . Because of her good relationship with Peter privately and being a VIP client Peter had to maintain , Peter pleaded with Serena to meet her . Serena did not refuse and upon meeting , requested that her identity be kept secret . Vester Lowell kept her promise . Serena thought Vester Lowell would have forgotten her , but didn't realize her enthusiasm remained unchanged . Vester Lowell treated her to dinner , Serena didn't hold back , and courtesy was useless . But the Piano Queen Pendant was indeed too valuable and she resolutely couldn't accept it , but Vester Lowell said if Serena didn't accept it , she would divorce her husband . Serena felt helpless and couldn't understand how these two were logically linked . Ultimately , she accepted the jewelry but didn't wear it , to avoid being too flashy . She hailed a taxi at the curb , and before the car arrived , her phone rang . The caller ID was an unknown number , but the number had sequential digits , indicating it was bought with money . Serena hesitated but answered the call . " Hello , who is this ? " 1542 < 44 Chapter 44 : Drowning Sorrows in Drink " Serena , come quickly ! " It was Patrick Rhodes's voice coming through the receiver , and Serena's eyes widened in surprise . Seeing that Serena didn't respond , Patrick continued : " Brother Lockwood is drunk . We're at the club now ! Brother Lockwood said if you don't come , he'll drink himself to death here ." 1 Serena really wanted to ask Patrick , where's Claire ? However , she was first pulled up by Vester Lowell into the elevator , so wasn't sure if Caleb stayed with Claire afterward . Even if Caleb wasn't with Claire , why would he go to a club to get drunk ? Is there a need to drown in drink ? Serena couldn't understand . Surely it wasn't because he saw her close to Vester Lowell , and felt upset ? Serena smiled bitterly , thinking she might be overthinking . " If he's drunk , just take him home or call Mr. Miller ." Serena finished speaking and hung up the phone . Less than three seconds later , the same number called again . It was still Patrick . " Serena , please be kind , Brother Lockwood really wants to see you , no one else is able to persuade him ! " Serena hung up again . Then Patrick called a third time . " You know Brother Lockwood's temper . I don't know what happened between you two , but Brother Lockwood is really drunk because of you this time , he insists on seeing you , only you can take him home . " Patrick's tone through the receiver grew increasingly anxious and tense , and Serena's grip on her phone tightened . < 44 Chapter 44 : Drowning Sorrows in Drink Late at night . The taxi stopped in front of Modern Times . Inside the club , the lighting was poor , the corridor wasn't narrow , but some guests stood in it cuddling scantily dressed beauties . This was Serena's first time here . She threaded through clusters of guests , searching for a long time before finally finding the private room Patrick told her about . Opening the door , the first thing Serena saw was Caleb sitting on the sofa . Caleb seemed relaxed , not only having loosened his tie but also the top three buttons of his shirt , revealing his elegantly defined collarbone . He had his legs crossed , holding a half - smoked cigarette in one hand , and embracing Claire with the other- He didn't look at all like the drunkard mentioned in Patrick's call . Caleb , seeing Serena , though the room was dimly lit , Serena caught the smile in his dark eyes . " Damn ! Losing again ! " Beside him , a man stomped his foot hard . Meanwhile , Patrick was laughing heartily , slapping his thigh . " Hahaha ! What did I say ? I told you I would win , didn't I ? " Serena stood at the door , instantly understanding- Comment 1 16.68 Leave the first comment for this chapter .