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.

Grayson hadn't lied; this antique wasn't worth much. It could

restore it isn't that a

"This was my grandmother's. Though it may not be 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?"

prominent family in Northspire, to be so full of love. She thought such affluent

all, she'd never seen love in the years she'd been

there was

Aaron and Cynthia Lynwood.

thought brought a self-deprecating smile

time. You don't mind if I take it

on Serena's 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 a sunflower reaching for the sun, causing his heart to skip

softened even

need, and regarding the price, if you're not satisfied, we

gaze, and felt her cheeks

long as you're okay

Serena carefully

you like some tea?" William's clear

her hand. "No, thank you. I have

I can