Chapter 50

In her room, Serena closed the door and let out a long, weary sigh. The idea of a future with Aaron? Completely out of the question.

Her phone buzzed in her bag. Surprised to see a message from William, she opened it, half-wondering what it could be about. It was just a casual check-in, asking how she was doing and if she was still in Alderburg. This struck Serena as odd. Nevertheless, she replied.

"Yeah, I'm doing well. I am in Alderburg. Is there something you need?"

There was no immediate response. Serena shrugged it off, placing the phone down as she headed into the bathroom.

Unbeknownst to her, on the other end, William was staring at his phone, his usually composed demeanor replaced by a rare look of hesitation.

coffee. Noticing William's unchanged position since he'd left, the assistant grew curious. "Have you told

up, answering informally,

him for over a

coffee. "Should I reach out to Miss Sullivan for you then?" He had just returned from city

He hadn't

a pause, an idea struck him. "The upcoming collaboration between Grayson

nonetheless responded honestly, "Yes, I believe they are planning something

approval with silence. The assistant took his leave, phone

on Serena's face. Their official photo—a digital amalgamation of their ID photos-was unexpectedly flattering for Serena. Her expression was serious, a stark contrast to her usual vibrant

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