Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 27

Victor was at his wit's end.

Miss Sullivan was adamant about not coming back, and Mr. Vance had made it clear that no force could be used. What options did he have?

But...

Thinking of the generous dividends from Vance Holdings every year, Victor steeled himself and declared, "Mr. Vance, don't worry. I will bring Miss Sullivan back!"

In the shadows, Aaron's lips twitched slightly but remained unreadable.

Northspire.

When Serena learned that someone needed to take care of the antiques Xander had left behind, Director Thomas pondered for a long time before saying, "Those antiques were your father's treasures. To take good care of them, you'll definitely need a professional. Unfortunately, I don't have any recommendations at the moment."

"Well... then I'll find a way myself."

"Now, don't be a stranger," Director Thomas quickly replied. "I was a friend of your father's. If you're in trouble, it's only natural you'd come to me. Don't worry, I'll keep an eye out and help you find someone suitable."

Serena expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, Mr. Thomas."

Director Thomas smiled gently, "I owe my career in Northspire to your father, you know. By the way..."

He hesitated.

Thomas, please feel free

thinning hair, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "It's not really my place to say this, but... before your father passed, your mother was always eyeing his antiques... you should

you, Mr. Thomas. I'll keep that in mind."

her desk with a heavy

she contacted a realtor

needed to find

houses were far, and after a long day, it was midnight by the

through the complex, even with the streetlights, she quickened her

two shadows outside, she

out

uniforms, Serena's

Police Department. There's been a report that L.S. Entertainment, under your name, is involved in international money laundering. Please come with

mind went blank. "What

our investigation. Here are our

racing, but her hands

wait here for a

officer led Serena into

immediately saw Aaron

exuding an air of unapproachable elegance. His

rare signs

here didn't surprise