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.

veins in his

Vance, you flatter

showed any intention

noticed the silent struggle

what they were

to

took notice,

not wanting to become the center of attention, Serena spoke softly, "Shall

back to reality and

in

wheeled him to his seat, unable to resist whispering, "What's with Mr. Vance? Why the hostility

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

his head slightly and shot Finn

it was a clear

quickly realized his overstep and lowered

shift his focus back to

already married, today's handshake might

business partnership would likely

Serena was practically forced to sit beside

to suppress the urge

hinged on this

couldn't afford to

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