Devoted Love:The Billionaire's Precious Wife
Chapter 490

Chapter 490: Chapter 490

The plane was already idling outside.

Jack, flanked by his crew, Joyce, looked at the boss with reluctance.

"Boss, we’ll come find you in a few days. Take care of yourself back home, and if you need anything, don’t hesitate to call us."

"Yeah, boss. My phone will be on 24/7, ready to serve. If there’s any danger in the future, don’t bear it alone. Think of us first," Jones instructed.

"Jack, Jones, you guys look so worried. Boss, you need to take care of yourself. Don’t let yourself get hurt anymore," Tom advised, his eyes filled with concern too.

Rosemary’s eyes softened. "I understand."

"Goodbye, Boss."

"Mr. McMillian, take good care of our boss."

"Our boss is just a delicate young lady who needs to be looked after. We’re counting on you, Mr. McMillian."

"Don’t worry, I will," Romeo nodded at them, then carried Rosemary up the airplane staircase.

Meanwhile, Clark was struggling to carry Carol.

"Why don’t you put me down?" Carol saw his pained expression, guessing that he might have hurt himself. She firmly said, "Let me down. I can walk."

"Don’t move, you’ll hurt me."

Carol obediently stopped wriggling, only looking at him with concern. "Are you sure you can do this?"

"Are you doubting me? You haven’t seen what I’m capable of."

Carol suspected he was boasting, but she had no evidence.

Clark, satisfied, carried her up the airplane staircase step by step.

"If I weren’t injured, not to mention one of you, I could carry two."

"Do you want two?"

"I was just making a point, not what you’re thinking," Clark hurriedly explained.

Next.

The plane door closed, and Joyce and the crew watched the plane fly away with reluctance. Jack suddenly remarked,

"Doesn’t our boss seem like she’s visiting her family and then returning to her husband’s house?"

"What the hell are you thinking about every day?" Jones smacked him on the back of his head.

"They’re far away now. Why are you still watching?"

"Boss didn’t have this many problems when she was with us. Ever since she recognized her roots, there have been so many issues."

"That’s not entirely true. Before, all the money the boss made went into the Harris family’s pocket, even cleaning up their messes. In comparison, I prefer the Collins family."

"Isn’t that obvious? Comparing animals with humans?"

On the plane, Romeo carried Rosemary into a room to rest.

Due to her injuries, Rosemary was mentally and physically exhausted.

Meanwhile, Clark discussed with the girl in his arms,

"When we go back, do you and your brother want to stay at my place?"

He owned several private villas—some overlooking the mountains, some with a sea view, some in the bustling city center, and some in quiet suburbs.

"No need," Carol declined.

She was worried that it would give the Collins family the wrong impression.

"If you’re uncomfortable living in a house under my name, I can change it to yours." Clark played with her hand.

"In any case, I must live with you. Different rooms, different floors, as long as I can take care of you."

"With your current situation, the poison might act up at any time. Your brother has other things to take care of, and he can’t watch over you every second. It’s better to have someone at home with you." Clark added,

"If it’s left to the staff, I won’t feel assured."

Carol had been pestered by him for quite a while, ultimately surrendering to his persistence with a weary sigh.

Meanwhile.

Serena dragged Louisa to the shopping mall. Her mood finally improved after swiping her card for about a million dollars.

Clasping her mother’s hand fondly, she cooed,

"Mom, you’re the best! You bought me so many things. Even though I’m not your biological child, you treat me so well."

Serena had used the excuse of not knowing what to wear or accessorize with for her date with Martin—as if everything in her wardrobe was not fancy or mature enough.

So, Louisa took her on a shopping spree.

"Mom, I’m so lucky to be your child." Serena clung to Louisa’s hand, standing at the mall entrance, waiting for their chauffeur to pull up with the car.

"Does Martin’s family know about your relationship?" Louisa inquired.

"Yeah, he’s already told his family. They were pleased to hear about the Collins family and thought they were punching above their weight. They’re even pushing Martin to come over for dinner. He’s also very eager, and he’s mentioned it to me several times."

Serena lowered her head, feigning a shy smile.

"I had been stalling him before, but he’s been treating me better and better."

"Why don’t you invite him over so your dad and I could have a proper chat with him?" Louisa’s face lit up with affectionate laughter.

"You’re growing up. It’s about time you had a boyfriend. Once your relationship gets more stable, you could consider getting engaged."

This warm smile was like a thorn in Serena’s heart, piercing her brutally.

Previously, her betrothed was Romeo, but now it had switched to a lad from the Cooper family.

Was this enough to satisfy Louisa? To make her happy?

In Louisa’s eyes, was her biological daughter, Rosemary, the only one worthy of Romeo, and her adopted daughter, Serena, only deserved a young master from the Cooper family?

"If you get engaged, the Collins family will surely put on a grand celebration for you." Louisa’s face beamed with indulgence.

Serena forced a smile onto her face.

"Mom, our car’s here."

She didn’t want to continue this conversation.

As the chauffeur held the door open for them, seeing the joy on Louisa’s face, he couldn’t help but ask,

"Madam, what’s making you so happy?"

"Serena’s found a good match. Wasn’t that a reason to be happy?"

The chauffeur glanced at Serena.

"Congratulations, Serena."

Yeah, right.

Congratulations, my foot!

What a good match!

Martin was miles behind Romeo in comparison.

Serena was disgruntled internally, but she managed to maintain her poise, smiling gracefully.

"Thank you."

Just then, Louisa received a call.

"Clark? You’re on your way back? Oh? Are you staying at your place? Is it because of work? Alright, okay. So, is Rose going back to school directly? Alright, I’ll call her later, ask her when she’s coming back. I need to discuss something with her, okay."

Upon hearing this, Serena thought, Clark’s back? Why wasn’t he coming home? Was he intentionally avoiding her?

Was he reneging on his promise to take her abroad?

Or was he planning to show Rosemary his private villa?

It must be Rosemary speaking ill of her to Clark again!

Damn it!

As soon as Louisa hung up, Serena couldn’t help but ask,

"Mom, isn’t Clark coming home? I picked out a belt for him, thinking of giving it to him when he’s back."

"He’s got some work, won’t be coming home for a while. Crystal keeps coming over now and then. I need to ask Clark if he’s interested or not. If not, we can’t keep a good girl like her hanging."