Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 18

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 manager remembered Serena

on Aaron's forehead were pulsing with anger. "Well played,

room, he nonetheless dutifully reported, "Mr. Vance, Mr. Grayson's assistant is here to take

attending the celebration but reassured himself that Serena was still in Northspire and wouldn't cause any trouble. Stifling his irritation, he exited the room. After

Victor hesitated slightly. "Understood."

half an hour but showed no signs of impatience. William watched her slender figure, murmuring softly, "She's

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

his

checked his phone as a message from his assistant popped up. Just one

"Get out," he instructed.

out, assisting William as he exited the vehicle. The

across the crosswalk until they reached

we go in?" Serena's tone was light, almost relieved rather than

armrest of his wheelchair, his eyes narrowing

an eyebrow, "What

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