Chapter 239: Avoiding Conflict
’How could she accuse me of cheating on Sawyer? How shameless!’ Abigail laughed bitterly to herself.
"Serena Philips, why did you accuse me like that?" she asked.
Serena smiled with satisfaction when she saw Abigail’s angry expression. The fierce look in Abigail’s eyes made Serena believe she was not a good person.
It was clear to Serena that Abigail was pursuing Sawyer for his wealth. She didn’t genuinely love him, especially now that the police had arrested her father on multiple criminal charges.
"Abigail, don’t pretend you haven’t done something foolish," Serena added fuel to the fire, boiling Abigail’s heart. "I saw you having lunch with another man, and you obviously betrayed Sawyer. Why agree to become his fiancée if you don’t love him?"
Serena was very annoyed when she discovered that Abigail was having lunch with Andy Bennet. It hurt her to believe that Abigail was skilled at seducing rich and powerful men. She knew Sawyer and was engaged to him, yet now this woman was also dining privately with Andy Bennet.
Before Abigail could reply, Serena pressed on, "I understand you need money to help your father, Abigail, but why betray Sawyer and pursue another wealthy man?"
Hearing Serena’s words felt like daggers stabbing her heart. Abigail clenched her hands tightly at her sides. For some reason, talking to Serena reminded her of her half-sister, Vanessa—their attitudes were similar.
Taking a deep breath, Abigail held back her anger. She didn’t want to waste her energy or time talking to this foolish woman. "Serena, it seems you have misunderstood something. I’m not engaged to Sawyer Jones..."