Chapter 3

Serena snorted. She was clearly pleased by my gesture, but she still wanted to throw a little tantrum.

Seeing a few girls still trying to make a move on me, I lit a cigarette and growled, "Get the hell away from me. If anyone makes my woman unhappy, I’ll put a bullet through their head."

The room instantly fell silent. The men kept their mouths shut, terrified of my reputation, while the women glared at Serena with envy.

Hearing me call her my woman in front of everyone made Serena’s cheeks flush bright red.

No matter how much she used to look down on me, she actually knew how to blush now.

"I’ve never seen you act so dominant in public before," Serena purred, pouring me a glass of whiskey. She then pressed her lips to mine, claiming her territory like a spoiled cat.

"Let’s go home, babe. You’re drunk," I whispered, brushing a stray lock of hair behind her ear and gently biting her earlobe.

Shivering from the sensation, she finally behaved and agreed to leave with me.

But a woman nearby suddenly chimed in, "Leaving already, Serena? We just ordered some hot male hosts to bring up the expensive champagne. You sure you don’t want to stay and play?"

I cast a cold glance at that woman, and she quickly turned her face away in fear.

"Keep your hands to yourself. My fiancée only needs me."

But right as the words left my mouth, the suite door swung open, and a line of male hosts walked in.

Kai Sterling was among them. He was wearing a cheap, flashy suit, holding a tray of champagne bottles.

The moment he saw Serena, he froze. Then his eyes drifted to our joined hands, and he let out a self-deprecating laugh, lowering his gaze.

Serena had been completely focused on me, even teasing me with little touches.

Until someone in the crowd shouted:

"Wait, isn't that Kai? Wow, after you dumped our rich princess, you really hit rock bottom, huh?"

Instantly, a heavy, suffocating silence fell over the room.

Serena’s head snapped toward him. Her grip on my hand tightened so hard that her long, manicured nails dug deep into my palm, making me wince.

Ashamed of his current state, Kai trembled. The tray slipped from his hands, and the champagne bottles shattered onto the floor, sending glass and liquid flying everywhere. I immediately pulled Serena behind me to protect her. A sharp piece of glass sliced through my suit pants, cutting my calf.

Blood started soaking through my pants, but Serena didn’t even notice. Her eyes were locked entirely on the man who had abandoned her years ago.

Kai tried to turn and run, but Serena lunged forward and grabbed his collar.

Disregarding everyone in the room, she screamed at him, "Kai! How dare you show your face here? Didn't I tell you that if I ever saw you again, I’d kill you!"

Yes. Kai was Serena’s first love.

Their breakup had been incredibly ugly.

They had known each other since childhood—one was the pampered princess of the mafia, and the other was a reckless street punk.

To put it plainly, he was just a thug.

But back then, Serena was hopelessly in love with him.

Later, after a massive fight, Serena’s pride wouldn't let her bow down. To hurt her, Kai got drunk and slept with another woman.

When Serena found out, she ruined that woman's life, and her relationship with Kai officially ended.

After Kai left, everyone thought Serena hated his guts.

But I knew the truth. Kai was the scar on Serena’s heart—unforgettable and impossible to erase.