Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 171

Last night, Joy's words hit him like a cold splash of water, making him realize that his sister's hostility toward Serena was far deeper than he had ever imagined.

He had no idea where this animosity stemmed from.

Yet, he could sense it, and given how sensitive Serena was, she surely felt it even more acutely.

"Why not go?"

Hearing Serena's light-hearted tone, Samuel breathed a sigh of relief.

Her agreement meant she wasn't upset.

"Great, I'll pick you up on Saturday."

"Okay."

Northspire.

Royalview Estate.

Finn carefully placed a 1950s Omega watch into a box.

The watch's strap was loose and oxidized, the mainspring broken, and the dial and hands discolored, looking like a relic of battle.

This time, even the most skilled restorer might not be able to fix it.

And from what Mr. William said, this was Miss Sullivan's first attempt at watch restoration.

sure you want to send this watch to Miss Sullivan?" Lately, Finn found William harder to figure

since William had found his footing again, he had been pouring all his energy

reclaim control of the

focus to Alderburg. Any project related to Alderburg,

there's a partnership with a small company in Alderburg, bringing in a few

asked, a slight smile on

Finn shivered.

he often

that William, once an

done so through

"No, Mr. Grayson..."

"Then get it done."

"Yes, sir."

retreated from the

door clicked shut, the sharpness

evening, Serena received the

it

her first

Director Thomas and requested some materials on

minutes later, Director Thomas sent her

A hefty 60 gigabytes.

fluff, just pure

Serena's throat tightened.

Thomas had always been supportive of

felt she had let Director Thomas

return to the restoration center, she feared she