Playtime's Over, CEO: She's Really Done With You-Chapter 361: Sorry, I Can’t Agree

Serena Sterling directly pressed the call button.

"Only the one who ties the bell can untie it," Serena said, "There are things about Mr. Linton’s personal privacy that I can’t disclose, so I’ll let him speak to you himself."

Isla Lawson immediately hung up the call that Serena was trying to make.

"Serena, you can’t try to drive a wedge between Xander and me. You have no idea what we went through back in Frelia!"

Isla’s chest was rising and falling heavily.

"Do you know that what you’re doing is despicable and shameless?"

Serena frowned as she looked at Isla.

"Isla Lawson," Serena said bluntly, "There’s no possibility whatsoever between Xander and me."

"I’m calling him in front of you to have him clarify things for you."

Serena wanted to resolve the issue.

Since the incident in Frelia involved Xander’s pride and privacy, whether to address it or not should be Xander’s decision.

This was why she intended to make the call.

To inform Xander about the situation, seek his agreement, and have him clarify things with Isla.

Although Serena didn’t like Isla, there was no irreconcilable conflict between them at the core. Aeon had just started, and she didn’t want to make too many enemies.

"You’re not allowed to call!" Isla was furious.

She recalled what happened yesterday when she embarrassed herself in front of Xander and felt unwilling to yield.

"Then what do you want?" Serena’s anger also started to rise.

"Stay away from Xander."

Isla stated.

"Don’t meet him!"

"Don’t talk to him!"

"Don’t have any communication with him!"

Before Serena could say anything, Raine, standing by the side, was already rolling her eyes.

Who acts like this?

Concern yourself with other people’s normal communication? As if!

Moreover, Isla wasn’t even Xander’s girlfriend!

What was this all about?

Raine secretly scoffed in her heart, continuing to sneak glances at Serena.

Serena also felt speechless.

She still remembered the time when Isla tricked her into a wine tasting.

"I can’t do that," Serena said, "Xander and I have normal dealings and will have future collaborations. Isla Lawson, it’s not like I can just stop doing business in Frelia."

Let’s not even mention their friendly relationship. The Linton family in Frelia could be considered well-established. If she wants to expand her business to Frelia, dealing with the Linton family, hence Xander, is unavoidable.

Why should she cut off the Frelia market over Isla’s groundless accusations?

"Ah, you admit it!" Isla sneered, "Admit that you’re a woman who throws herself at any man she meets!"

"Isla Lawson, I hope you calm down," Serena felt no inclination to continue communicating.

She wanted to resolve the issue, but Isla continuously created chaos.

Yesterday, Isla wasn’t even invited, yet she came and spread false rumors about her. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

Today, too, Serena didn’t want to run into Isla; Isla came looking for her herself.

Serena felt a headache.

"I have things to do right now," Serena said, "Let’s find a time later. We’ll invite Xander, and the three of us can have an open and honest discussion. Let’s clear things up, okay?"

"No way!" Isla said.

Serena didn’t feel like dealing with her anymore and walked back to her car door, wanting to open it and leave.

However, Isla quickly stepped forward, directly holding Serena’s car door shut.

"What do you want to do?" Serena asked, suppressing her anger.

"Agree to my earlier demands!" Isla said, "No communication with Xander!"

"I already told you, I can’t do that," Serena said, tapping on the car door.

Over there, the bodyguard-slash-driver opened the car door and walked over.

He directly separated Isla from the car.

Isla flung her hand, looking at Serena.

"If you can’t do it," Isla sneered, "Came to the industry conference, didn’t you? I heard you’re interested in that Black Horse Enterprise."

Serena’s eyes narrowed dangerously.

"I think anyone trying to make it in Aeston has to consider the Lawson Family’s stance," Isla continued.

"Even if we don’t resort to those unscrupulous things, our family has considerable funds and maximum resources."

"Serena, don’t forget how The Lawson Corporation transformed."

"We have a solid foundation, and with Brother Julian leading Lawson into the tech sector, no matter what, The Lawson Corporation is the perfect fit for them."

Isla’s face wore a brazen smile.

"So many enterprises are scrambling to collaborate with The Lawson Corporation, seeking investment and strategic partnerships. What about the one you just had your eyes on?"

Isla said, word by word.

Serena looked distantly at Isla.

She watched for a long time.

The Isla Lawson she knew back then was completely different from the Isla Lawson now.

She truly couldn’t understand how liking someone could change a person so much that they become unrecognizable.

Even resorting to using threats without lowering one’s dignity.

Using such lowly tactics.

"Isla Lawson, if loving someone makes it painful for yourself and changes you beyond recognition, my advice is, let yourself go," Serena said.

Serena paused a bit and added, "Sincerely."

Isla seemed about to say something, but Serena had already cut her off.

"As for whatever you want to do, just do it," Serena said, "I hope every decision you make considers true needs and future prospects. Decisions made in the heat of emotion are easy to regret."

Having said that, Serena directly opened the car door and got in.

She didn’t plan to speak further.

Raine also opened the car door and got in.

Once the driver ensured they were settled, he came to start the vehicle.

"Bang bang bang!"

Isla was still relentlessly banging on the car window.

"Serena, what do you mean by that? Are you mocking me?"

"Spit it out clearly!"

But Serena just looked at the driver.

"Let’s go," Serena said.

Isla was still in a fit of rage, and Serena didn’t want to communicate with Isla, who was acting emotionally.

The car drove all the way to the company.

Seated in the back seat, Serena continued communicating with the company’s staff.

Raine looked at Serena through the rearview mirror, hesitating to speak.

"Just say whatever you want," Serena said.

Raine nodded, took a deep breath, and said, "Serena, I’m worried, will Isla cause trouble for us?"

Serena didn’t stop, prompting Raine to continue.

"And that First Young Master Ford we just met, his words also seemed like a threat," Raine’s voice was filled with concern, "They indeed have more influence than we do, and if they want to trip us up..."

Serena looked at her tablet.

"It’s something that can’t be helped," Serena said.

There’s no solution for First Young Master Ford.

Isla also refuses to communicate.

So, we can only deal with whatever comes our way!

"The path to success is never smooth sailing," Serena said softly, "If things go too smoothly, you should be more cautious."

Serena looked up, fixing her gaze on Raine’s eyes in the rearview mirror.

"The moment the prey is pleased, it has already fallen into the net."