Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 78

But to underestimate him would be a mistake-William's charming facade was deceiving.

William, in the midst of mingling with others, suddenly turned his head, his gentle gaze landing on Serena.

Serena quickly averted her eyes.

The unspoken exchange between them didn't escape Aaron's notice.

Suppressing the anger simmering beneath his calm exterior, Aaron led Serena over to William. "Mr. Grayson, you arrived quite early."

William's eyes fell on their intertwined hands, and he offered a slight smile. "It's my first time in Alderburg; I left early to avoid any mishaps. Miss Sullivan, nice to see you again."

He extended his hand politely.

Serena naturally reached out her hand.

However, before she could shake William's hand, Aaron intervened.

He clasped William's hand, his expression neutral, though the veins on the back

of his hand were pulsing fiercely. "Mr. Grayson, that's very considerate of you."

Feeling the sharp pain in his palm, William's smile didn't falter.

in his arm

Vance, you

any intention of letting

noticed the silent struggle between the

couldn't fathom what they

supposed to

them took notice,

center of attention, Serena spoke

back to

the intensity in their exchanged glances

resist whispering, "What's with Mr. Vance? Why the hostility right

to Serena, who Aaron had led to the head of the table. His eyes held

his head slightly and shot

remained, it was a

realized his overstep

his

knew that he and Serena were already married, today's handshake might

business partnership

to sit beside Aaron, taking

the urge

hinged on

couldn't afford to upset