49 Chapter 49: Dismissing Serena Jennings " This won't do ... I looked it over , let's change it back to the original version ! " 1 Claire Shaw stood by Serena Jennings's workstation , giving orders . This was Serena's new workstation . She had changed jobs , no longer Caleb Lockwood's secretary , but a member of the design department at The Lockwood Group . A subordinate of Claire Shaw . Serena wasn't sure if this was Claire's decision or Caleb's . She had prepared her resignation letter , but hadn't submitted it yet . The last time she mentioned resigning to Caleb , he had left her speechless . After all , her working at The Lockwood Group was part of the deal for Caleb letting Lana Xavier off the hook . Even if she raised the resignation issue again , there was a more than 90 % chance Caleb wouldn't agree . Moreover , Serena herself was also hesitant about whether to resign . She didn't want to work under Claire Shaw . But she even more didn't want Claire to think she was afraid of her . In the end , Serena's prepared resignation letter still wasn't submitted . On the first day of transfer to the design department , as Serena expected , it was another overtime session . A design that was revised over eighty times ended up reverting to the first version ; she couldn't accuse Claire of targeting her . After all , such situations in the design world were quite common . Fortunately , Serena had no aversion to overtime ; as they say , habit becomes second nature . More uncomfortable than the overtime itself was seeing Caleb coming in person to the design department to < 49 Chapter 49 : Dismissing Serena Jennings pick up Claire after work . The last time at The Jade Pavilion , Caleb had made it clear- He knew that it was her who carried him down eight flights of stairs . Serena didn't understand how Caleb knew . Clearly , the outside world was spreading that it was Claire who carried him down . Perhaps ... Even though Caleb was unconscious at the time , he might have had some awareness ! But Serena didn't want Caleb to know about this at all . She would rather have Caleb see Claire as his savior . Considering their current tangled , unresolved divorce situation , the more her feelings were exposed to Caleb , the more awkward and painful it was for her . Serena buried her head , pretending to work , acting like she didn't notice Caleb's gaze . " Are you looking at Serena ? " Claire linked arms with Caleb and blatantly asked him . " Yes . " Caleb straightforwardly admitted . " You said she's a design graduate , better suited for the design department ... but can she really handle it ? " " Well ... " Claire tugged on Caleb's arm , deliberately leaning into his ear to whisper . Because she knew Serena could see them from the corner of her eye , " Let's talk outside ! " Claire led Caleb away , taking him outside the company building . 15.59 7-216 < 49 Chapter 49 : Dismissing Serena Jennings Outside , the sun was setting , and the streets were bustling . " I think Serena isn't quite up to it ... " Claire said with a worried look to Caleb , " I originally thought she'd be more adept at design , but as you can see ... others can complete their work in eight hours , but she needs overtime ... I think ... maybe Serena isn't suited to work at The Lockwood Group ? Our company's intensity is too high , the demands are steep , and someone like Serena ... might struggle to keep up ... the strain might be a huge blow to her self - esteem ... " She earnestly advised , watching Caleb slightly frown . " Then let's let her try for two months first ... " Claire's lips slightly curled upward . " If it really doesn't work , I can transfer her back again . " The smile on her lips instantly dropped , but before Caleb could notice , Claire's expression returned to normal . " Caleb , why is it necessary for Serena to work at The Lockwood Group ? Wasn't she doing quite well at FY before ? " Walking arm in arm with Caleb , Claire asked as if making small talk . Caleb chuckled . " It's nothing , just want her to go through some hard times . " So she could realize the joy of being a full - time housewife . He didn't say the latter half , but Claire had already guessed it . " Actually Serena might just be adjusting to the new department , give it some time and she might get better . " " Hmm . " Noticing Caleb agree , Claire let out a small sigh of relief . She certainly couldn't let Serena return to being Caleb's secretary . Since Caleb didn't intend to fire Serena no matter what , it was more convenient to keep her under her 16:00 < 49 Chapter 49 : Dismissing Serena Jennings supervision than in other departments . In the following week , Serena worked overtime every day . To her confusion , Caleb unexpectedly also worked overtime daily . And whenever Caleb had to work late , Claire would be there with him . This did make Serena feel somewhat balanced ; at least she wasn't the only one suffering . That evening , when the office was empty except for Serena and Claire , Serena continued to work on her designs , and saw Claire come out , carrying a bowl of medicine . The medicine was for Caleb's stomach treatment . The Lockwood Group provided decent employee benefits , with several simple kitchens installed , and Claire would use the company's induction cookers to prepare Caleb's medicine daily . " You haven't boiled this long enough ; the heat is also off ... " So the medicinal effect wouldn't show . Serena wanted to say this for a long time , but every time she was about to say it , the words were swallowed back . She didn't want to meddle . But this matter was like a thorn stuck in her throat . Tonight she finally spoke out , but she regretted it immediately after . Claire came over to her workstation with the bowl of medicine , smiling , which was not what Serena had imagined . " I'm indeed not as skilled as you in brewing medicine , so from now on , you can handle brewing Caleb's medicine ... " " I ... " " You can't refuse ! Don't forget , I'm your manager . " 1 16.00 210 < 49 Chapter 49 : Dismissing Serena Jennings Just like that , Serena's already heavy workload had another addition - brewing medicine for Caleb . Standing by the induction cooker , inhaling the scent of herbs , Serena cursed herself internally : Damn your loose tongue ! Damn your foolishness ! Unlike Claire , she wouldn't just muddle through the medicine . According to the doctor's original instructions , the medicine had to be brewed for at least two hours , or the duration and heat would affect its effectiveness . Serena suddenly thought that the last time when Caleb's stomach hurt so badly , it wasn't just the spicy food ; perhaps the improperly brewed medicine Claire made also contributed . Claire had just pushed open the little kitchen's door when she smelled the rich scent of the herbs . It was different from hers . " Is the medicine ready yet ? " " Almost there . " Watching Serena sweat on her forehead , Claire couldn't help but laugh and ask , " Were you like this at home too ? Working so hard , did Caleb pay you more ? " Serena turned off the heat , poured the medicine , and gave Claire a gentle smile . " Making medicine for my husband isn't hard , nor do I need extra pay ; his money is my money anyway . " Seeing Claire's smile stiffen , Serena felt a sense of satisfaction . However , Claire didn't get upset and picked up the bowl of medicine . " You've worked hard , get back to work ! " Serena left the small kitchen and returned to her desk , stunned . Before she went to make the medicine , there were only two folders on her desk . But now that she'd returned , there were at least ten additional folders on her desk . 16:00 < 49 Chapter 49 : Dismissing Serena Jennings " Serena , these projects are urgent , Manager Claire said you need to complete them all tonight ." A colleague nearby reminded her . At this moment , Claire was bringing Serena's brewed medicine to Caleb . Caleb took a sip of the medicine and stopped mid - action . " What's the matter ? " Claire asked , her false eyelashes slightly lifting . < 50 Chapter 50 : Living Together