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

catching sight of Serena,

"Mr. Vance!"

Everyone scrambled to attention.

swept over them, finally resting on Serena.

"I left on my own. It had nothing to do with anyone

that, she

Olivia shot Serena

seemed oblivious to Olivia's subtle gesture, walking

Aaron furrowed his brow, then turned to

suddenly icy. "You can

the staff exhaled collectively

up at the

no

first time,

leave the estate indicated there was

the staff showed she was still

Serena sent a message

[Thank you.]

minutes later, William replied: [Thank you for

me retrieve the

William: [It wasn't me.]

Serena froze.