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.

phone back. "Grandfather, Serena has already restored the vase. We haven't had the chance to see it yet. Shall we go back and

"Sure."

them returned to the

Serena had brought, revealing the vase, which showed no traces of its

in surprise. "Incredible! It's truly restored! Serena, how

being polite; he

back and explained the

side, his lips curving

pushed open the car door but didn't get

sending Cynthia Lynwood

airport from the

these took

Cynthia

for a long time before finding her

then, her flight

had to use a private jet to send Cynthia Lynwood back

she boarded the plane before

this significant task off his mind, Aaron sighed in relief, got

Gardens, the house was

Aaron

Sullivan went out,"