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Chapter 454 Serena watched anxiously at Cathy, waiting for her to stab the sharp blade into Maeveâs neck. But Cathyâs grip on the blade faltered As Cathy withdrew her threat, guards swiftly intervened and pulled her away.
Marve stepped back, and Sergio hurried forward to inspect her for injuries.
His eyes caught a prominent red mark on her collarbone, causing him to pause momentarily.
âIâm fine. Thank you, Mr. Brooks,â Marve said, adjusting her clothes. With that, she distanced herself from Sergio Serenaâs expression soured as she stared intensely at Cathy, who stood caught in the moment. She wondered why Cathy hadnât followed through with the attack on Maeveâs neck.
Cathy shot a cold glare back at Serena as if seeing through her malicious intentions.
Her stare made Serena panicked, she hadnât anticipated the consequences if Cathy failed to harm Maeve and exposed their scheme.
Since Cathy hadnât harmed Marve, her incriminating words could lead to suspicion and alert Maeve of their plans.
âMr. Brooks, what should we do with her? one of the guards inquired.
Sergioâs chilly voice cut through, âTake her to the police station.
âHold on,â Maeve interjected. âLeave her with me 1 had something to ask her.â
Her gaze lingered pointedly on Serena as she finished speaking.
Serenaâs heart sank. She was certain Maeve had seen through her involvement, suspecting she had directed Cathy âProceed as she says,â Serglo instructed With that, the guards escorted Cathy backstage.
Unable to stay seated, Serena approached Maeve with concern. Are you alright, Mrs. Brooks? Are you hurt?
Marve remained indifferent as Serena reached out to hold her hands. Pulling her hands back, she uttered, âThanks, Ms.
Norman.â âCome with me,â Sergio chimed, leading Maeve away.
Nearby, Conner watched the unfolding scene with a furrowed brow Bailey questioned, âMr. Jefferson, should we consider leaving now that filming is disrupted?â
After such chaos, continuing filming today was out of the question.
Conner took a deep breath and directed, âGo investigate. Todayâs incident is far from simple. Report back to me tonightâ
âYes, Mr. Jefferson.â
Meanwhile, Sergio Ind Mave to an empty corridor.
âWhat did you want to discuss, Mr. Brooks?â she asked.
Sergio queried, âWhy did you suddenly ask me to withdraw our investment yesterday afternoon?â
âStill, you withdrew it even without knowing why.â
âBecause you told me to.â
Meeting Sergioâs gaze, Maeve looked away involuntarily. âI thought this project would incur losses, so cutting losses seemed prudent. There was nothing more to it.â âYou were aware of todayâs events beforehand, werenât you? Sergioâs tone was firm Maeve smiled faintly. âMr. Brooks, if thatâs your belief, then so be itâ
âMarve, canât you tell me the truth?â
Sergio reached out and gently opened Maeveâs collar, revealing a distinct red mark on her neck. As a man, he recognized it immediately Maeve furrowed her brow and adjusted her collar. âIf thereâs nothing else, Mr. Brooks, I should take my leave.â
âWas it Zinn?â Sergio asked s