Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 29

Julia didn't linger on the matter. She simply started the car and drove off.

Meanwhile, as Serena exited the police station, she felt a sense of

accomplishment. Her task there was complete.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Serena turned to Samuel, who was in the driver's seat, and said, "Thanks again for the ride, Samuel."

"You're always so polite," Samuel replied as he started the car. "Where are you staying tonight?"

"I'll just find a hotel somewhere," Serena answered casually.

Apart from L.S. Entertainment, she no longer had any resources in Alderburg.

Samuel hesitated before speaking, "I remember you're not fond of hotels. Why don't you stay at my place?"

Worried Serena might get the wrong idea, he quickly added, "I have two apartments. The other one is right next door and no one's ever lived in it."

In truth, Serena didn't like staying in hotels. She found them unsafe. Who knew what hidden cameras might be lurking in some corner?

"Alright," she agreed.

at the Vance family

himself. Julia couldn't understand why he did it, but as the attorney for Vance Holdings, it was

Aaron, she got straight to the point. "The police will start investigating L.S. Entertainment's finances. Just

cabinet, his tie loosened,

voice was cold as he asked, "Where's

"She left with

eyes, sharp as ever, reflected the cold moonlight

"She was..."

she could finish, Aaron grabbed Julia by

were about the same height, but in that

bring her back, not

Julia gulped. "...But........"

her

he picked up the gray suit jacket draped over a chair and hurried out. He

her head, wondering how exhausted Aaron must be to

Emerald Crown Residences, a

is the apartment I bought specifically for guests," Samuel explained as he unlocked the door. "Though, you're the

smiled. "That's an honor

"No, it's an