Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 104

"Is it you?!"

A spark of recognition lit up in William's eyes. "So, you're the restorer my grandfather mentioned."

"Your grandfather?!"

So, the person who had asked Director Thomas to restore the vase was none other than Patriarch Grayson? That explained the extravagance.

Serena glanced beyond William. Standing behind him were Finn and a

bodyguard. The bodyguard was holding a box, presumably containing the vase.

Serena's eyes lit up. "Is the vase inside that box?"

"Yes."

"May I take a look now?"

"Of course."

At William's nod, the bodyguard placed the box on the table and opened it. Inside was a vase, broken into several pieces.

this antique wasn't worth much. It could be bought for a

million to restore it isn't that a bit

to her it's priceless. No

"Who would have thought..."

"Thought what?"

family, the most prominent family in Northspire, to be so full of love. She thought such affluent households were devoid of

in the years she'd been around Aaron-not from his parents, nor from

there was one

Aaron and Cynthia Lynwood.

thought brought a self-deprecating

it will take some time. You don't mind if

lively painting he had never seen before. She was as vibrant

expression softened even

as long as you need, and regarding the price, if you're

up, meeting William's gentle gaze, and felt her cheeks heat up. She

as you're

Serena carefully

like some tea?" William's clear voice

"No, thank you. I have other

to? I can give you a