Melody Ashworth suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of defeat. After all, she was also the most beautiful and noble princess in The State of Westria. There were plenty of men who liked her, and she had never doubted her charm. But now Hayden Crawford had no interest in her at all. The atmosphere in the room was silent and oppressive. Hayden Crawford was smoking. Behind a cloud of smoke, his sword-like eyebrows tightened into a "chuan" shape, cold and displeased. His body’s changes were too obvious, completely uncontrollable. Just now, facing that little maid, his body temperature was scorching, aroused. Little did he know that when this woman touched him, he had no reaction at all. This was his beloved Serena Sterling. What was going on with him? Earlier, when she toppled him over, he held a testing attitude. He was never willing to admit that he was drawn to that little maid. Perhaps he had been away from Serena Sterling for too long and was feeling lonely, which was why he reacted. So, he let her undo his belt. Now it seemed he had to admit and even accept the fact that the woman in front of him had no allure to him, and he had feelings for that little maid. That little maid’s clear eyes, breath... they were all familiar and alluring to him. "Hayden Crawford, you..." Melody Ashworth didn’t know what to say. She felt a sense of crisis because she thought she was about to be abandoned. At that moment, Hayden Crawford extinguished the cigarette stub in the ashtray with his fingers, turned around, and said profoundly, "Go out." For original chapters go to Novᴇl_Fire(.)net Serena Sterling went back to her room to change clothes. When she came out, she happened to see Hayden Crawford’s door open, and Melody Ashworth coming out of his room. Serena Sterling’s steps paused, and she looked at Melody Ashworth. Melody Ashworth also naturally saw Serena Sterling. Seeing her now, Melody wished she could pounce on her and make her disappear. She was hiding behind the ordinary maid’s face but still attracted Hayden Crawford, stirring his heart. At this moment, a tall and handsome figure stepped into view, and Hayden Crawford also came out. "Mr. Crawford," Melody Ashworth quickly clung to him, wrapped around Hayden Crawford’s sturdy arm, and coquettishly uttered, "I’m hungry. Let’s go eat something." Hayden Crawford lifted his gaze and immediately saw Serena Sterling standing in front, who was also looking at him. Their eyes met, Hayden Crawford calmly averted his gaze and nodded warmly at Melody Ashworth, "Okay." Serena Sterling stood alone in place, lowering her long lashes. Just then Melody Ashworth seemed to remember her, quickly speaking out loud, "Little maid, why are you standing there in a daze? Hurry up and come over!" Melody Ashworth was in a bad mood, her tone harsh, genuinely commanding Serena Sterling as a mere maid. Serena Sterling lifted her foot and followed them, trailing behind the two. The three arrived at a luxurious restaurant, where a lovely woman approached, "Hi, Mr. Crawford, long time no see." Serena Sterling raised her head and swiftly recognized the woman before her as Lida, Hayden Crawford’s former Nth partner, the oil tycoon’s daughter. When Serena Sterling had just returned to the City of Aethelgard from Alani, Leah Thorne had showed her the tabloid news about Hayden Crawford, who at the time was dating Miss Lida, and was photographed by paparazzi spending a night at her chamber and not coming out. Unexpectedly meeting Lida here, Serena Sterling glanced at both Melody Ashworth and Lida, feeling like new and old flames were gathering together. Melody Ashworth knew Hayden Crawford had been involved with many women over the past three years, but she didn’t know who they all were. So she looked at Lida in confusion, "Who are you?" Melody Ashworth had an inherent hostility towards beautiful women, so she glared at Lida, her gaze unfriendly. Lida curved her red lips and hooked her arm around Hayden Crawford’s other strong arm, "Mr. Crawford, why don’t you tell her who I am." With both women clinging to Hayden Crawford, it seemed a big scene was about to unfold. Melody Ashworth was instantly furious. If dealing with Serena Sterling wasn’t enough, now another rival had appeared, completely disregarding her. "Hayden Crawford, who is this woman, another vixen seducing you?" "Tsk tsk," Lida said, looking at Hayden Crawford. "Mr. Crawford, is this the woman you can’t forget? Initially, I was curious about what kind of woman had captured your heart, making me lose miserably. But now, seeing her in person, I’m shocked. Mr. Crawford, you don’t have great taste here." Hayden Crawford glanced at Lida, expressionless, and withdrew his arm from her hands, "Miss Lida, are you done playing?" Lida showed a hurt expression, "Mr. Crawford, you’re still so cold-hearted. Regardless, I was your ex-girlfriend." Now Melody Ashworth realized who Lida was—just one of the women Hayden Crawford had passed his time with over the last three years. Melody Ashworth immediately assumed the stance of the main woman, "Miss Lida, how shameless are you? You and Hayden Crawford have broken up, so why are you clinging now? No matter how you pester Hayden Crawford, there’s no place for you here." Lida always wanted to see what the woman Hayden Crawford spent three years longing for looked like. Now, with Melody Ashworth bearing Serena Sterling’s stunning face, she was indeed captivating, but when Melody Ashworth spoke, she seemed to mismatch the beauty of that face. Lida looked down on Melody Ashworth a bit. At that moment, Hayden Crawford pursed his thin lips, "Weren’t we going to eat? Let’s sit over there." "Yes, sure." Melody Ashworth replied sweetly. Hayden Crawford took Melody Ashworth to sit at a window seat. Lida, noting Melody Ashworth’s arrogant demeanor, snorted and stomped away on her high heels. After getting rid of Lida, Melody Ashworth looked at Serena Sterling and haughtily ordered, "Little maid, you have no sense of perception at all. Come over and serve me my meal!" Serena Sterling walked over. Melody Ashworth pointed to the dining area, "I want some fruit now. Go and get some for me." Serena Sterling said nothing, obediently going to get the fruit. "Now I want some dessert, go get me some dessert." "Now I want a steak, go get me a steak." And thus, Serena Sterling was sent back and forth by Melody Ashworth several times, her legs feeling sore from running, yet Melody Ashworth showed no sign of stopping and even planned to order more. At this moment, Hayden Crawford looked up, noticing Serena Sterling standing quietly by the side. Though silent, she held her small waist straight, exuding a calm and ethereal demeanor.