Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 140

Serena watched as the blue Porsche pulled up, and her heart skipped a beat when she noticed the license plate. It was unmistakably from New York.

William.

Anger simmered beneath Aaron's dark eyes as he clenched his fists, watching the scene unfold from a distance.

Once they reached downtown, Serena stepped out of the car.

"You don't have anywhere to go right now. Why not stay at my place for a while? My house is spacious, and I'm leaving for Northspire tomorrow anyway. The lease is up next month, so it would just sit empty," William suggested one last time as Serena prepared to leave.

Serena shook her head with a small smile. "Thanks, but no. You've done enough already. I'll sort out my own accommodation."

"Alright," William replied, a hint of disappointment in his voice.

Serena turned to go, but William called after her. "Serena."

She turned back, curious. "Yes?"

smile. "It's nothing. I'll talk to you when I get back

goodbye then," Serena waved and headed towards a nearby hotel,

to spend the night and buy a new phone the next day. It

filled Serena with

However―

this credit card isn't working," the hotel receptionist said

frowned. "That can't be right. I've used it plenty of

to try again?"

"Please do," Serena nodded.

result was the same. The

hit her. The card was issued in Alderburg, and

warned

she'd loved for seven

back tears and forced a polite smile. "Thank you for

onto the bustling street, feeling like a lone sailor