Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 65

"I was on a business trip to Eastbridge when I heard about it. Apparently, your mom and Bella have already returned the antiques," Aaron remarked casually. Serena was skeptical of Aaron's claim.

She pulled out her phone and dialed Director Thomas.

On the other end, Director Thomas immediately recognized her voice and sounded genuinely pleased. "Serena! Finally, you returned my call. The antiques have been returned, and your mom personally brought them back. What's going on?"

Serena was momentarily stunned, her gaze briefly flickering to Aaron's face before she quickly looked away as if jolted. "As long as they're back, Director. I'm outside right now. I'll call you once I'm home."

"Alright, alright."

Serena ended the call, still feeling bewildered.

Could it be... William put some pressure on them?

Yet...

Serena checked her phone again, confirming that the message she sent last night to William had gone unanswered.

"What are you looking at?" Aaron's deep, resonant voice suddenly broke the silence.

Startled, Serena swiftly put her phone away.

"Nothing."

Noticing Serena's fleeting guilty expression, Aaron frowned irritably. "Let's head back."

With the situation resolved, Serena no longer needed to return to Eastbridge.

the

car turned back toward the

car, Olivia was so

of Serena, seemed equally

"Mr. Vance!"

Everyone scrambled to attention.

swept over them, finally resting on Serena. "You should go

stopped beside Aaron. "I left on my own.

that, she headed

Serena

subtle gesture, walking

her retreating figure, Aaron furrowed his brow,

icy. "You

exhaled collectively and

up at the

no longer in

first time, his heart felt

that Serena had managed to leave the estate indicated there was a traitor among

the staff showed she was still the same

upstairs, Serena sent a

[Thank you.]

replied: [Thank

helping me

William: [It wasn't me.]

Serena froze.