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.

was enough to make

failed to notice a pair of dark eyes from the second floor watching them

angry but couldn't show it. So she softened her voice and said, "There are some

Cynthia Lynwood's outstretched hand, straightening up as he scanned her from head to

sharp

you clash

a bad mood, but

Aaron's eyes remained cold.

the future, don't

that, he

back, wanting to chase after him but worried that others

return was

ago, after Aaron left the Federation of Faircrest with his team, a woman with an uncanny resemblance to Evelyn appeared several times. However, when Aaron returned, she

leave the country and lying in wait, but the woman seemed

This wasn't working.

Cynthia Lynwood suggested to Aaron that she return home first. This way, the woman might think Aaron had withdrawn his people from the Federation and let

who doted on Evelyn,

feel Aaron's attitude toward her had cooled