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.

much. It could be bought for a few hundred

it isn't

valuable in monetary terms, to her it's priceless. No matter the cost, it's worth it. Otherwise, my grandfather wouldn't have searched so diligently

"Who would have thought..."

"Thought what?"

silence. She hadn't expected the Grayson family, the most prominent family in Northspire, to be

seen love in the years she'd been

there was one

Aaron and Cynthia Lynwood.

brought a self-deprecating smile

time. You

profile. When she smiled, her features lit up, her eyes sparkled like a vivid, lively painting he had never seen before. She was as vibrant as

softened even

you need, and regarding the

half a million..." Serena looked up, meeting William's gentle gaze, and felt her cheeks heat up. She quickly

you're okay with

carefully

tea?" William's clear voice broke

her hand. "No, thank you.

to? I can give you