"Serenity, in this lifetime, you've chosen Jackson. But if we were to meet again in the next life, would you choose me?"

"Even in the next life, she’ll still belong only to me!" A cold voice interrupted Lucas.

Lucas tensed up as he turned towards Jackson, who was standing nearby.

Jackson stared at Lucas with a mix of ferocity and resentment.

"Mr. Valor," one of the bodyguards spoke up.

Seeing Jackson, Serenity instinctively let go of Lucas' hands. Lucas keenly felt the sudden absence of her touch.

Jackson stepped forward and addressed Lucas, "Remember this, Lucas. In this lifetime, the next lifetime, and the lifetimes to come, Serenity will always be mine. So don't even think about it!"

Lucas glared at Jackson. "You're still the same, always doing whatever it takes to get what you want, making sure no one else stands a chance."

"If I desire something, why should I give others a chance?" Jackson retorted.

Tension hung in the air as the two men locked eyes.

Serenity quickly tur