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 were similarly

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showed any intention

the

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to be business

around them took notice, casting curious glances

of attention, Serena

the two men snapped back to reality and

intensity in their

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

the

tilted his head slightly and

the smile remained, it

his overstep and lowered his

William shift his focus back to Aaron

Aaron knew that he and Serena were already

partnership would likely

to sit beside Aaron, taking several

suppress the

on this

afford to

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