Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 169

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

there's something else

curious. "What

month, I'm heading to Alderburg again," William said, watching her

of the lamp, Serena's cheeks were as flawless as porcelain, her eyes bright like stars, and her lips a vivid red, as if

going to Alderburg," William noted, masking his discomfort with a casual

making a point to

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

in William's heart dissipated. "Sure,"

chatting a bit longer, Serena ended the

and had just put it on when her phone rang

this late-what's

wants to

"Dinner with me?"

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

to call him out. It seemed he was mediating between them, and the dinner was meant as an apology from Joy. It wasn't the perfect

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