Chapter 28

Serena POV

Now I don’t claim to be a pro at reading people, but at least I could understand people to some extent. I could tell that Myles was more than serious at the moment. To him, he wasn’t talking to a fiancée or, rather, a pretend fiancée anymore. He was talking to a business partner in a very serious business.

I knew I was toeing the line with my sarcasm. I realized that one more push and I’d unleash his anger. Myles, in his mysterious ways, struck me as a man you wouldn’t want to antagonize, so I kept quiet.

“I want the wedding to happen as soon as possible. Maybe next week.” He finally blurted out.

I thought I was ready for this, but I guess I really wasn’t ready because the moment he made the announcement, my stomach twisted strangely, and my heart beat suddenly increased.

“I mean it was supposed to happen sooner, but with all that had been going on...” He trailed off as if he were speaking more to himself.

“Are you that eager to