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 from

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

to spend the night and buy a new phone the next day. It was time to start afresh,

the thought filled Serena with

However―

the hotel receptionist said apologetically,

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

me to try again?"

"Please do," Serena nodded.

result was the same. The card was

realization hit her. The card was issued in Alderburg, and only Aaron

warned her she'd regret

was the man she'd loved for seven

a polite smile. "Thank you

stepped out onto the bustling street, feeling like