Meanwhile, Serenity looked at Coles, feeling troubled. Coles was a different person than the one she had faced the other night before.

"Ms. Lewis, accept it, please. I was wrong. I shouldn't have ignored you and let you stand aside for so long. I've always wanted to apologize to you in person, but I didn't know how to express my sincerity. I finally found something suitable as an apology gift. I don't know what to do if you don't accept it."

Coles spoke in a tone that was downright humble, al