Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 169

If Serena were to really become her sister-in-law, her future with Rock would mean they'd often see each other...

She dared not think further.

"Brother... but Serena has been with Mr. Vance for four years. Isn't she damaged goods by now? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at for picking up someone else's leftovers?!" Joy's voice dwindled, as Samuel's eyes fixed on her with an intensity she had never seen before.

"Do you even know what you're saying? When Serena was with Aaron, she loved him wholeheartedly. Even if they broke up, it was because Aaron didn't appreciate her. What fault does she have in that?

You're a woman too. If you can't empathize, fine, but how could you think like this?

Especially since you're a college student!"

Joy bit her lip, lowering her head, feeling defiant yet aware that Samuel was genuinely upset.

She couldn't say anything more.

If she continued, she'd surely be shown the door today.

"Brother, I'm sorry."

"Don't say another word. Go home and reflect on this."

Joy wanted to argue further, but Samuel had already turned away, clearly unwilling to listen any longer.

She reluctantly left.

On the subway.

message from her

"Do you know who the

anniversary is? Ahhhh, you won't believe it, I'm so excited! Finally, a chance to see my idol up close, ahhhh,

irritable, Joy replied absentmindedly: "Who

sent

Just three words.

eyes widened in shock at the

...

a face mask on

it was

she saw William's mature and chiseled face appear on the screen, realizing

up, the mask slipping

Seems like you have plenty of

voice carried a sharp

the screen. "Mr. Grayson, what brings you to call me at this hour?" "Listen to you. Is our relationship so distant that I need a reason to call you?" Serena opened her mouth, momentarily at a loss

soft laughter came through the phone: "Alright, I won't tease you. Let's get to business. Earlier, you asked me to look around Northspire

up like stars in the

Adam's apple moved with a