As soon as Caleb Lockwood got off the plane, he received a call from Claire Shaw, and a large crowd of people joined her in the airport hall.
On the surface, the first person Claire saw was Caleb Lockwood.
But in reality, the first thing she noticed was the diamond ring on Serena Jennings’s hand.
The enormous diamond was cut into a princess square, and if Claire’s estimation was correct, it was a full ten carats.
Caleb Lockwood had never given Claire such a high-level diamond ring.
This ring was worn on Serena Jennings’s left ring finger, indicating it was a wedding ring.
Claire was fully aware that Caleb Lockwood’s trip to Meridia was for work.
And the founders of the collaborating company, CelestiMed, were a couple, so even for the sake of appearances, Caleb should have brought his wife along.
And the person chosen as his wife was Serena Jennings.
Therefore, naturally, the wedding ring was worn on Serena Jennings’s hand.
Since it was revealed online that Serena Jennings is Caleb Lockwood’s wife and has been officially recognized by The Lockwood Group, everyone looks at Serena differently now, completely unlike before.
At the same time, everyone’s gaze at Claire has changed significantly as well.
Just like at this moment, all of Caleb Lockwood’s entourage, from bodyguards to employees, regard Serena as the mistress of The Lockwood Group.
Even walking beside Caleb, Caleb is still closer to Serena Jennings.
"President Lockwood, it’s such an honor to have you here!"
Outside the airport, Jim and Jane, the heads of CelestiMed, awaited Caleb’s arrival with some staff.
Caleb walked over and shook hands with Jim.
"President Lockwood, this is my wife, Jane."
Caleb briefly shook hands with Jane and casually introduced:
"This is my wife, Serena Jennings."
Jim and Jane’s eyes immediately focused on Serena.
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"As expected of President Lockwood, your wife is truly a beauty!" Jane couldn’t help but praise Serena.
Next, she noticed Claire Shaw.
Claire was dressed, as usual, in a light pink ensemble, with a rose-pink coat, head-to-toe in pink, like a Barbie doll.
Initially, Jane and her team assumed Claire might be an employee of Caleb’s company, but employees seldom don such bright pink for business trips.
"This is my high school classmate, Claire Shaw."
Claire greeted Jane and Jim with a stiff smile.
Serena is the wife, and she is just a high school classmate.
Though it’s a fact, she couldn’t shake her discomfort.
From the moment Caleb introduced Serena and Claire separately, Jim and Jane continued to engage with Serena.
Jim didn’t know much about jewelry, but Jane occasionally followed fashion, and she suddenly recalled seeing Serena in the "Radiance" magazine.
"So you are the new designer who wowed everyone at the LD Jewelry Fashion Week... It’s incredible that you’re not only beautiful but also talented."
"President Lockwood is truly fortunate to have such an outstanding wife."
Jane and Jim’s praise for Serena made Caleb beam with pride.
As hosts, Jim and Jane welcomed Caleb and his entourage.
On the way to the restaurant, only Claire remained silent.
Even employees of The Lockwood Group occasionally chatted about the FZZL project, but Claire struggled to find a chance to speak.
Sitting next to Caleb, she felt like a ghost, completely unnoticed.
The next day, which was the day before Justin Nash’s wedding.
Serena learned from her conversation with Jim and Jane that they, too, were invited to Justin Nash and Cynthia Fulton’s wedding.
Cynthia’s wedding banquet was set for the evening, and during the day, Jim invited them for a round of golf.
"I’m not very good at golf."
In the lounge, Serena admitted to Jane.
"I’m fairly skilled at golf, why don’t I accompany you!"
Beside her, Claire finally found a chance to make her presence known.
Serena glanced at Claire.
Claire had already changed into clothes clearly earmarked for stealing the spotlight.
Serena remembered the last time she and Caleb accompanied Lance Lockwood’s war buddy’s child for golf, and they "coincidentally" met Claire.
Claire had dressed in a pink and white polo shirt paired with a matching short golf skirt, hair tied in a ponytail, looking sweet and athletic.
Her stunning hole-in-one earned her praise across the golf course, even Lance Lockwood’s war buddy’s kid started to forget her presence, only having eyes for Claire.
And today’s Claire was equally eye-catching.
Even though it’s winter, Meridia is warmer than Country A, and outdoor golf courses are still open.
Claire wore a warm, quick-dry white long-sleeved shirt, topped with a pink padded vest, complementing her pink wool beanie.
After Jane and Claire chatted at length about golf, Serena expected Jane might let Claire join her.
"Serena, I’m not very skilled either, why don’t we practice together!"
Jane took Serena’s hand and led her into the golf course.
Claire was left aside again.
Jane took Serena to Caleb’s side.
"I see President Lockwood plays golf exceptionally well; let him teach you!"
Serena’s gaze met with Caleb’s.
Caleb’s eyes always seemed as mesmerizing as the starry night sky.
"Alright, I’ll teach you."
Caleb flashed her a gentle smile.
Anyone observing would never guess that they were about to divorce.
They were already divorced.
Caleb told her this morning that he had handed the signed divorce papers to Mr. Miller, who would take them to the court.
Getting a divorce in Meridia is straightforward and efficient; if all goes smoothly, at Cynthia’s evening banquet, Caleb could present the stamped divorce certificate.
Therefore, barring any unforeseen events, after Justin and Cynthia’s wedding, they’d become two unrelated individuals.
"What are you thinking?"
Serena snapped back to reality, just as Caleb’s forehead approached hers.
She turned away, wanting to leave, but Caleb grabbed her hand.
Caleb wore gloves designed for winter golf.
The gloves were thick enough that even when Caleb held her hand, Serena felt none of Caleb’s warmth.
"Wear this; I’ll teach you to play."
Caleb took off his gloves and personally put them on Serena’s hands.
This time, Serena’s hands were enveloped with Caleb’s warmth.
"There’s really no need; I’m not going to learn well."
Serena declined again.
"Don’t spoil the fun."
Caleb’s voice was gentle, leaving Serena uncertain whether his words were a subtle warning.
And thus, Serena obediently followed Caleb to learn golf.
Not far away, Claire watched Caleb’s tall figure almost envelop Serena entirely, stomping her feet in anger.
She originally planned to impress everyone with a hole-in-one like last time, but today she just couldn’t perform well.
She took out her phone and secretly sent a WeChat message to joker:
Isn’t your side ready yet?!
Impatiently, Claire watched Caleb and Serena show their affection, getting increasingly anxious.
Finally, the WeChat chat interface changed, with a new message from joker: