Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 151

"The lucky winner is—"

Yvonne raised her hand and pointed towards Serena. "Miss Sullivan!"

The crowd stared at Yvonne, bewildered and incredulous.

It was no secret that Yvonne didn't like Serena.

Anyone with eyes could see it.

Serena herself found it odd and glanced over at Samuel.

Yvonne leaped off the stage and approached Serena. "Miss Sullivan, if you kneel and beg me, I'll give you the Diamond Crown for free, not a single penny." The crowd erupted in shock, realizing Yvonne intended to humiliate Serena. "Yvonne!" Samuel couldn't stand it any longer. "Is this really necessary?"

"Oh, it's quite entertaining," Yvonne replied smugly, looking at Serena. "Back in college, I heard Miss Sullivan was fond of antiques. This Diamond Crown might not be authentic, but it's one-of-a-kind. If Miss Sullivan misses this chance, she might never get another. Are you sure you won't kneel?"

Serena's gaze was icy.

Just as she was about to speak, a colder voice interrupted from behind.

"It's just an antique. No matter how unique it is, it's still a replica. Demanding someone kneels for it, Yvonne, did you miss the memo when they announced liberation?"

the voice, and saw Aaron. Her face turned

up for Serena was something she hadn't expected, not

left her for Cynthia Lynwood, making Serena the laughingstock

claimed she returned to marry

have imagined

"Mr. Vance..."

wish she could disappear. "I think Yvonne was just teasing

Cynthia Lynwood. "Yes, yes, it was just

Serena frowned.

and then calling it a

Lynwood certainly found

Crown is so beautiful. I'd love to have it too. How about we stick

Yvonne glanced at Aaron.

of the exhibition,

cold. "Cynthia's idea is good. I'm sure many here would love to have the Diamond Crown. Since that's the case, let's keep it fair with an

sank at

in the room, not even collectively, could outbid

Diamond Crown would surely