No More Mrs. Nice Wife (Eleanor) novel Chapter 678

“All her accounts have been frozen.”

Serena’s eyes widened in disbelief. She hadn’t thought her brother would actually go through with it—but here she was, facing the consequences.

If her money was all locked up, how was she supposed to finish fixing up her new place? It was just the bare minimum right now—she’d barely started renovations.

Stunned, she turned to her friend. “Let’s call it a night, okay? Something’s come up; I need to head home.”

Goodwin Manor, early evening. The garden was glowing with soft lights, the whole estate steeped in an old-world charm.

“Mom! Mom!” Serena called as soon as she stepped through the door.

Gina Quinn appeared at the top of the stairs, frowning. “What’s all this shouting about?”

“Mom, my brother froze all my bank cards! You have to call him—tell him to unlock them for me!” Serena pleaded.

Gina’s frown deepened. “What did you do this time to get him so angry?”

Serena bit her lip. “I just bought an apartment, that’s all!”

One look at her daughter and Gina knew there was more to the story. “Tell me the truth if you want my help.”

Serena hesitated, then blurted out, “I bought an apartment in the same building as Xavier. That’s why he’s mad. But he bought his place right below Eleanor’s! Why is it okay for him to do it but not for me?”

Gina’s eyes widened. “Wait, what did you say?”

“You didn’t know about my brother buying that apartment at Cloudcrest Court?” Serena was genuinely confused. Why had he kept it a secret from the family?

“So let me get this straight—Eleanor moved to Cloudcrest, your brother bought the apartment below hers, and now you’re trying to move into Xavier’s building?”

“I just bought in the same building as Xavier, not right below him,” Serena muttered, lips pursed.

Ever since the two families’ engagement plans fell apart, Gina hadn’t been close to Henrietta anymore. It was awkward, especially now that Xavier seemed to prefer Eleanor.

Gina rubbed her temples, her voice stern. “Serena, you’re being unreasonable. You and Xavier are never going to happen.”

“Mom!” Serena stamped her foot, her voice trembling with indignation. “I’m just trying to follow my heart—what’s so wrong about that?”

“Do you really think getting close to Xavier this way will make him love you?” Gina sighed. “You can’t force these things. Listen to your brother and return the apartment.”

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