"I won't agree to the deal with him, so you have to protect me," Serena stated matter-of-factly.

She had rejected Ethan, and now Ethan would undoubtedly come after her.

She had never intended to get involved in the power struggle within the Harrington family, but it seemed inevitable now.

All she could do was try to protect herself as much as possible.

"uh-huh" Matthew replied with a simple acknowledgment, his eyes focused on the keyboard.

"uh-huh?" Serena couldn't believe his seemingly indifferent response.

Her life was at stake. Matthew, however, remained silent, continuing to type on the keyboard.

"Just 'uh-huh'?" Serena's frustration grew.

he noticed that every time she faced...