Chapter 4 Yvette's gaze fell on Serena's neck for a moment before disappearing into her bedroom . *** Everett stood upright , drew aside the velvet curtains , and cast his eyes down the hallway . " Was someone here ? " Serena glanced back , bewildered , but no one was in sight . " No one was here . " Clifford grinned like a Cheshire cat . " Probably the servant . Focus , Rett ! Your mind is somewhere else when Rena is talking to you . " The wine had left a splash of pink on Serena's cheek . She giggled , " It's Okay ! It does my heart good to have you all here to celebrate my eighteenth birthday . It really means a world to me . Clifford's eyes flickered as he studied her beautiful features . He replied , " The honor is mine . He had a pair of fox - like eyes . The everlasting smile on his face made him look far more approachable than Everett . His gaze was always intent and affectionate , bewitching anyone who dared to meet it . The blush spread across her face as she whispered earnestly , " Don't joke . I meant what I said . " A moment later , a servant brought some treats . Serena smiled and said , " It's not healthy to drink on an empty stomach , so I asked the servant to bring some treats . Go ahead . Take a bite . " Serena walked up to the servant , trying to take the tray . The servant looked conflicted . Raymond , who had been following behind , said in a stern voice , " Hurry up and take it to Ms. Hawley's room . Without a glance at Serena , Raymond scurried away . Upon reaching the door , his body tensed as he muttered inwardly, " Oh , shit ! " 06:40 Chapter 4 288 Vouchers Opening the door , he saw Yvette standing before the dresser . She casually pulled the drawer open and inspected it , her expression unreadable . Serena followed Raymond inside . " Raymond , there's no need to bring it to my room . Just deliver to the terrace on the second floor . Forget it . Just give me the tray ... " When Serena caught a glimpse of Yvette , she subconsciously furrowed her brows . " Who are you ? Why are you barging into someone else's room ? You ... Her voice trailed off . 11 Surprised , Yvette cast a glance at Serena . Even in her dream , Serena's entrances were always theatrical . She often tripped on the flat ground and fell into a man's arms . The trick was simple yet always worked . Yvette was impressed by how cunning she was . Yvette smiled calmly . " I could ask you the same thing . " Raymond flashed an awkward grin . How could their father screw him up like that ? " This is Ms. Padilla . Your father's guest . " Raymond had to tell the truth . " I know . " Yvette sat on the couch , hugged a cushion , and propped her head up with one hand . She glanced at Serena and smiled faintly . " She must be the girl from the Padilla family . I can't believe how much she has grown after 13 years . " She didn't bring up anything else , but Serena still felt inexplicably uncomfortable . This was not how Serena had pictured their reunion . For someone who had been cooped up in the hospital for so long , Yvette was surprisingly rational and poised . She didn't lash out or cause a scene when she saw someone had taken her place . Serena stared at Yvette's almond - shaped eyes and suddenly felt her heart pricked by something . " Revert the room to its original layout , " Yvette instructed . " Change all the sheets and blankets as well . " Serena's lit She knew Yvette was about to show her true colors . up . eyes " I'm so sorry . Is this your room ? " Serena panicked , her eyes full of remorse . " I didn't know 06:40 Chapter 4 288 Vouchers you would return . I forgot to close the window , and the rain flooded my room last night . Mr. Hawley insisted that I stay here . I'll have my things moved back immediately ... " She was racked with guilt . Her eyes glistened with unshed tears . She clutched the pillow and careened toward the door . " Rena , what are you doing ? " Clifford asked , his voice laced with shock . " Hold on . Are you moving back to your previous room ? It's flooded ! Who forced you to move out ? " He almost barked out his last sentence . Everett shot a glare at the servant by the door , strode forward , and asked with restrained anger . " Who's in there ? " As he stepped into the room , he tensed up . Yvette looked scrawny . She sat on the couch in a warn - out gown as she spoke into the phone . " It's alright . Have some faith in our drug ... Sure , I keep track of the dosage ... You flatter me Honesty , I'm only doing this for myself . " 06:40