Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 19

Serena arrived at the city hall, but William was nowhere to be seen.

She quickly sent him a text message.

"When will you arrive? It's Serena. This is my new number."

William responded swiftly.

"On my way, stuck in traffic."

Trusting his words, Serena waited patiently at the bustling entrance of the city hall, unaware that William was quietly watching her from his car parked on a nearby street.

Meanwhile, at the hotel, Aaron reached under the pillow and retrieved Serena's spare phone. His fingers clenched tightly, causing the device to warp. A hotel staff member witnessing this scene stood frozen in fear.

"Where is she?" Aaron demanded.

The hotel manager, unable to feign ignorance any longer, reluctantly replied, "The guest left early this morning."

had only two presidential suites, the

pulsing with anger.

arrived upstairs. Surprised to see Aaron in Serena's room, he nonetheless dutifully reported, "Mr. Vance, Mr. Grayson's assistant is here

but reassured himself that Serena was still in Northspire and wouldn't cause any trouble. Stifling his irritation, he exited the room. After a few steps, he turned to Victor and instructed, "Call Serena. I want her to meet me within the

Victor hesitated slightly. "Understood."

hour but showed

driver, unable to hear him clearly, turned his head, "Mr.

shook his head,

a message from his assistant popped up. Just one more

"Get out," he instructed.

the vehicle. The commotion

the crosswalk until

in?" Serena's tone was

the armrest of his wheelchair, his eyes narrowing slightly.

raised an eyebrow, "What do you