Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 111

The following morning, Olivia noticed Serena leaving the house with a box in her hand. Her curiosity got the better of her, prompting her to ask, "Miss Sullivan, heading out?"

"Yes," Serena replied, carefully placing a vase inside the box before turning to Olivia. "I won't be home for lunch today."

With that, she hopped into a taxi and left, choosing not to have the driver from Rosewood Gardens, who worked for Aaron, take her. She cherished what little personal freedom she had left.

Holding the vase securely, Serena gazed out at the passing scenery, her thoughts wandering far from the city streets. Her wedding to Aaron was scheduled for next week, yet there was no indication from Aaron's side that the event would be called off. Cynthia Lynwood had been surprisingly ineffective this time around.

Serena massaged her temples with one hand, pondering how to get Aaron to cancel the wedding.

"Miss, we've arrived," the taxi driver announced, pulling her back to reality.

Serena glanced at the towering building outside and nodded slightly. "Thank you." She stepped out of the car, carrying the box.

Before her was a neighborhood filled with villas, but these weren't just residences -they were part of a luxurious hotel. The hotel, with its Western architectural style, stood as an elegant retreat amid the bustling modern city, like a slice of history nestled within the present.

a small fortune in just one night. The memory of that

called out. Finn was already waiting for her on the ground

followed Finn through

of nature. A serene pond shimmered under the light, with water lilies and koi fish creating

short walk, they reached the villa where William was staying. As the door opened, Serena saw William sitting in the living room. He wasn't in his usual wheelchair

striking, like a finely carved sculpture-sharp eyebrows, bright eyes, and a distinguished nose. A few strands of hair fell gracefully across his

aback, before stepping

the item," she

William smiled gently. "Have

"I have."

I've just finished my meal and

held her tongue. After all, William was her benefactor, and he hadn't yet paid

a wheelchair, helping William settle into it, and then looked at Serena, indicating that she should push