Damn!
When would she ever learn her lesson? Serena thought to herself as she slumped on her living room couch, closing her eyes to get her bearing straight. She gently touched her cheek, which was still throbbing in pain.
She should sue that dumbass for assault and battery charges, but that would lead to another scandal she did not need. Her career had just taken a hit from her previous relationship, and being on the front page again with another disastrous affair would not help her back in the industry.
Then, her eyes caught the stranger in her peripheral vision, staring at her. "Thanks, but he is long gone by now. There is the door." Serena pointed to the exit of her apartment, hoping the man would take a hint and leave her alone.
But Adam ignored what she said and did not walk towards the door. Instead, he strode to the other side of her apartment. She watched him disappear into her kitchen, wondering what he was doing.
