Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 148

The side gallery held some pieces too, though not as abundant as the main hall.

Samuel followed Serena into the side gallery. Seeing there were only a few

people around, he whispered, "Serena, if you want to leave, we can just go. Why stay just to spite Aaron?"

Serena chuckled softly, "I'm not staying to spite Aaron. I've realized something."

"Realized?"

"Yes, I haven't done anything wrong, so why should I avoid Aaron? Besides, there are a lot of antiques here tonight that I haven't seen before. And I heard there's an auction. What if there's something I like? Missing out on a piece because of a man would be such a waste."

Seeing Serena's relaxed expression, Samuel smiled, "Alright, as long as you're happy."

Serena smiled back and was soon captivated by the antiques displayed in the side gallery.

Samuel watched her, a slight smile curling his lips.

Serena was looking at the antiques.

He was looking at her.

to make Samuel feel

he failed to notice a pair of dark eyes from

side, following his gaze. Seeing that it was fixed on Serena, she felt both irritated and angry but couldn't show it. So she softened her voice and said, "There are some excellent pieces

straightening up as he scanned her from

was sharp as

did you

in a bad mood, but it's no

Aaron's eyes remained cold.

future,

he

chase after him but worried that others might see Aaron's cold demeanor.

return was thanks

a woman with an uncanny resemblance

the country and lying in wait, but the woman seemed to have caught

This wasn't working.

Cynthia Lynwood suggested to Aaron that she return home first. This way, the woman might think

who doted

Lynwood could clearly feel Aaron's attitude toward her