Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 170

"Of course, I'm willing to take on the task," Serena replied, "but I'm not sure... will

the owner of the watch agree? I've never repaired a watch before."

"He definitely will," William assured her with confidence.

"Why?" Serena asked, puzzled.

"That's not for you to worry about. Just tell me, are you willing or not?"

"I'm willing!" Serena nodded eagerly, not wanting to miss out on such a valuable opportunity.

"Alright, I'll have Finn send it to you tomorrow."

"Thank you," Serena said gratefully.

"No need to be so formal," William replied.

of silence passing between

the way, there's something else

curious. "What is

heading to Alderburg again,"

of the lamp, Serena's cheeks were as flawless as porcelain, her eyes bright like stars, and her lips a vivid red, as if she had stepped out of an artist's painting. Yet, despite his news, there was no

Alderburg," William noted, masking

not that," Serena hesitated. She found it odd that he was making a point to tell her he

course, you're always welcome in Alderburg. The last time you were here, you didn't get a chance to enjoy it properly. This time, let me be your host,"

unease in William's heart dissipated. "Sure," he

chatting a bit longer, Serena ended

to her cabinet, fetched a fresh face mask, and had just put it on when

this late-what's

began, "Joy wants to invite you to

"Dinner with me?"

she just got paid from a part-time job she started at school. She came to me today specifically to set

out. It seemed he was mediating between them, and the dinner was meant as an apology from Joy. It wasn't the perfect resolution, but it was acceptable. More importantly, it showed that