Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 113

"Actually, that day at city hall, we..."

"Mr. Grayson!" Finn appeared with a phone, interrupting William. "There's a call for you from the elder Mr. Grayson."

William took the phone and saw the familiar, loving face on the screen.

"Grandfather."

Patriarch Grayson smiled warmly. "Did the restoration expert deliver the vase yet?"

As he spoke, his aged eyes suddenly brightened, focusing on something behind William. "William, who's that young lady behind you? Aren't you going to introduce her to your grandfather? Is she the reason you've been staying in Alderburg for so long?"

William cleared his throat gently. "Grandfather, this is Miss Serena, the restoration expert who repaired your vase."

At William's gesture, Finn lifted the phone slightly to focus on Serena's face. Upon seeing Serena, the elder's eyes twinkled with joy. "Serena, you're Xander Sullivan's daughter, aren't you?"

Serena nodded. "You knew my father?"

"Your father was a top-notch antique collector. Anyone in the antique world knew him. Our family arranged a marriage alliance with the Brooks family because of your father's influence, but when he passed away suddenly..."

Serena's eyes dimmed slightly.

the vase. We haven't had the chance to see it yet. Shall we go back

"Sure."

of them returned to

which showed no traces of its previous damage.

in surprise. "Incredible! It's truly restored!

being polite; he was genuinely

hold back and explained the restoration process

from the side, his lips curving

car door but didn't get

process of sending Cynthia Lynwood off had

from the hospital, they encountered

took half the

the airport, Cynthia Lynwood

long time before finding

then, her flight

jet to send Cynthia Lynwood back to the Federation

until she boarded

mind, Aaron sighed in relief, got out of the car, and headed

Gardens, the house was eerily

Aaron

Sullivan went out," Olivia