No Escape from Love

Mom was the only family I had left in this world. If she had sinned, I was willing to bear half of the burden. Because of this, I had lived for years with a sense of inferiority and self-pity.

This time, the silence between me and Alex lasted longer than before.

As the plane was about to land, Alex suddenly said again, "You're going to

graduate soon. What are your plans after graduation?"

That immediately lifted my spirits. As a young woman who was going to step into society soon, I was naturally full of eager anticipation.

"I'm planning to submit my resume to some major companies. I'll also be attending recruitment fairs by those companies. Then, I'll choose a suitable company for an interview," I said.

"Is Hastings Group among those companies?" Alex asked.

I shook my head. "No."

I had gone through a lot of effort to make sure none of the companies I selected were associated with Hastings Group.

Unexpectedly, Alex's expression darkened when he heard that. "You're being too naive."

His sudden anger was puzzling to me. I looked up at him and wondered what I did to provoke him.

"Large companies nowadays generally look for candidates with a master's or doctorate degree. You're just a fresh undergraduate with no significant work experience. What makes you think any major companies would give you the opportunity?" Alex asked.

Even though his words were very logical, I didn't like hearing them.

"Don't underestimate me," I said with a cold snort. I refused to back down and added, "I've got a lot of experience from university and have already worked in the field. I'm a hard worker as well. Besides, I got into Grandview University with one of the top scores."

"Social experience and adaptability are far more important than academic achievements." Alex sighed.

He softened his tone and said, "You can come work at Hastings Group."

I shook my head firmly.

There was a hint of exasperation on his face, but he still sent me back to campus in his car.

"With regards to work, don't be in

such a hurry to reject me. Think iet

over carefully," Alex said as

gripped the steering wheel ontent

I nodded. "You think about going back to the Hastings residence as well."

The temperature in the car seemed

to drop a few degrees. I knew Alex didn't

t want to hear it, but I still said, "I'll do my best to make up for the harm my mother caused you."

After I said that, I got out of the car. I only dared to look back after walking for quite a distance.

Alex's car was already gone.

At night, my mind couldn't stop replaying the events of the day. I found that I couldn't fall asleep.

"Serena, you've been tossing and turning all night. Are you planning on letting no one sleep?" Lila sat up and said.

"Sorry, I'll try not to move so much," I said with a chuckle.

Lila jumped up and climbed into my bed. "Forget it. Tell me, Serena. Why can't you sleep?"

"Well, Lila, I..." I didn't know how to explain it to her.

I just found it difficult to talk about.

"Out with it," Lila shut her eyes and said softly.

"Alex told me to work at Hastings Group," I replied.

"Isn't that a good thing? You're losing sleep over that?" Lila cracked an eye open.

I nodded.noveldrama

Lila raised her hand and gave me a tap on the head. "What's there to lose sleep over? If Mr. Hastings is offering good pay and good benefits, then pick him. If any other company offers better terms, then pick the other companies."