CHAPTER 565: CHAPTER 565: TCH, WISH HIM LUCK

"This is my brother when he was 5, taken by our mom!"

Even though he’d seen this photo many times, Gael Quinn couldn’t help but laugh. He hummed proudly to himself.

Hmm hm!

Since his brother cut off his allowance and confiscated his little stash, he could only blame himself for this big reveal!

"Hahaha, Sis, isn’t it funny seeing my brother in a dress?"

While Gael was still grinning, Serena had already slipped the photo into her pocket.

"Hmm?"

Gael was stunned watching Serena casually put the photo in her pocket.

He had only intended to show it to her for a laugh, how did it end up in her pocket?

Noticing his gaze, Serena turned to look at him, "Do you have any objections?"

"No... no objections!"

Gael quickly shook his head, his determination to survive at full throttle.

How could he dare have objections?

Serena nodded in satisfaction: "Good."

"Just sneak a look, Sis, and make sure my brother doesn’t find out!" Gael urged nervously.

He had stashed it away secretly and couldn’t let his brother know!

Otherwise, he’d be doomed!

Serena’s cherry red lips curved, "Don’t worry, I won’t let you get into trouble."

With that assurance, Gael felt relieved.

After all, everyone knew his brother was henpecked by his wife!

"Sis, my brother just took away my little stash, could you help me out..." Gael asked ingratiatingly.

"Got it." Serena nodded lazily, "I’ll get it back for you later."

"Hehe!" Gael beamed brightly, "Thanks, Sis!"

"No problem."

Serena spoke nonchalantly, but when she saw him take out his phone and start selecting high-end skincare and cosmetics, she raised an eyebrow in confusion.

"What are you buying those for?"

If she wasn’t mistaken, these brands of skincare and cosmetics were for girls.

"For my girlfriend!"

Gael’s handsome face flushed, but he couldn’t help the corners of his mouth turning up.

"Girlfriend?"

Serena’s eyes showed a bit of surprise.

"Yeah!"

Gael nodded shyly, and when he talked about her, he seemed as if injected with adrenaline, extremely excited.

"Sweetie and I are in an online relationship. She just agreed to be my girlfriend a few days ago! Sis, you don’t know how into esports she is!!!

We have endless topics to chat about, she’s simply my soulmate!"

As he spoke, Gael frowned in frustration, "Except Sweetie never wants to video chat or meet up with me... Sigh!"

Tsk.

Hearing this, Serena clicked her tongue thoughtfully.

She had a feeling this wasn’t very reliable?

"But it’s definitely because I’m not doing well enough, so Sweetie isn’t ready to meet me yet. I have to do better!"

Serena: "..."

"Sis, I shouldn’t talk anymore, I need to go copy the principles of male virtue! Once I’m done, I need to send them to Sweetie for review!"

With that, Gael rushed off.

Tsk, good luck to him.

Serena shook her head and then turned to go upstairs into the bedroom.

In the bathroom, the sound of water could be heard, and the man’s tall, athletic build was dimly visible through the glass door.

The more obscured it was, the more enticing...

Serena’s gaze involuntarily landed over there, quite captivated.

But just then, the phone in her pocket vibrated suddenly.

Serena withdrew her gaze and took out her phone.

As expected, the call from the president of Country Z came through again.

Not surprised at all, Serena leisurely answered the call.

"Miss Everett, I agreed to your requests!"

The eager voice of the president of Country Z came through the phone.

"I’ve prepared all the paperwork; the contract will be delivered to you tomorrow. Once you sign it, Vincero Island will be yours!"

Though he was reluctant to give up Vincero Island for nothing, there was no other choice!

Hearing this, Serena lazily arched her delicate eyebrows.

This president of Country Z was quite efficient!

"Miss Everett, do you find this sincere enough?"

Hearing his humble tone, Serena spoke slowly, "I accept your sincerity."

The president of Country Z finally felt relieved, and not daring to disturb her further, he respectfully added a few flattery words before cautiously hanging up the call.

"Serena..."

Damian Quinn walked out of the bathroom with long strides.

Whether intentionally or not, his bathrobe was draped loosely, subtly revealing his six-pack abs.

Extremely sexy, his whole presence seemed incredibly alluring.

Noticing the girl’s gaze on him, Damian’s lips subtly curled upward.

He had heard the sounds from the bathroom and guessed it was his little sweetheart who came back, so he deliberately walked out in a bathrobe.

This enticing image of a man having just bathed, yet Serena couldn’t help but recall the photo of him dressed in a frilly princess dress in pink.

"Pfft."

Serena ultimately couldn’t hold back and burst into laughter, ruining the atmosphere completely.

"Baby, what’s so funny?"

The man frowned in confusion, his gaze even showed a hint of grievance.

Such a good atmosphere, yet she was laughing!!!

Had he lost his charm over her?

"Nothing."

Serena pressed her red lips together, trying hard to stifle her laughter.

Damian clearly didn’t buy it and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close.

But who knew, as Serena shifted, the photo slipped out from her pocket.

Oh no!

Serena silently cursed, quickly reaching down to pick up the photo from the floor.

But another pair of hands was faster than hers.

Upon realizing what the photo was, Damian’s mischievously handsome face darkened, and he spoke through gritted teeth.

"Serena, where did this come from?"

He’d clearly destroyed this ’blackmail material’ long ago, so how had it ended up in his girl’s hands again?!

Serena blinked her exceptionally beautiful fox-like eyes, not speaking.

"Hmm?"

The man’s warm breath brushed against her earlobe, leaving a tingly sensation.

"I can’t rat him out!"

Damian, being incredibly perceptive, immediately guessed—his dazzling almond-shaped eyes narrowing dangerously.

"Did Gael give it to you?"

Serena, feeling quite guilty, denied, "No!"

But Damian was already convinced it was Gael’s doing.

These childhood photos of his were not something outsiders could possibly have, only his grandma and Gael might have one or two.

If it had been a photo given by Grandma, there was no reason for his girl to hide... so it had to be Gael who gave it to her.

Heh.

Damian gritted his back teeth, his gaze deep with intensity.

That brat Gael must be itching for trouble!

Meanwhile, far away in the school dormitory, Gael suddenly felt a chill down his spine and couldn’t help but shiver.

What the heck, why did he have a bad premonition?!

It felt like he was about to have some serious bad luck.