Matthew got into the car, holding onto the last shred of rationality, and drove back to Pines Ridge.

Upon entering the villa's living room, he didn't see Serena and had to go upstairs.

Opening the door to his room, he found Serena sitting solemnly on his bed.

Her hair was disheveled, her fair skin more enchanting under the lamp's glow, and her figure alluring.

Serena, unaware that tonight's actions were akin to a lamb entering a tiger's den, was genuinely happy to see Matthew return. She smiled and quickly stood up to greet him, "You came back so quickly."

She had initially intended to wait for him in the living...