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.

this watch to

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

reclaim control of the

recently, Mr. William had shifted his focus to Alderburg. Any project related to Alderburg, no matter how small, he insisted on overseeing

in Alderburg, bringing in a

a slight smile on his lips, though his

Finn shivered.

he often wore a

easy to forget that William, once an illegitimate child who fought

hadn't done so through

"No, Mr. Grayson..."

"Then get it done."

"Yes, sir."

retreated from

moment. Once the door clicked shut, the sharpness in his demeanor faded, replaced by a calm and gentle

Serena received the

it closely; it was indeed a

first time handling

Director Thomas and requested some

Thomas sent her

A hefty 60 gigabytes.

just

Serena's throat tightened.

had always been supportive

felt she had let Director Thomas

the restoration center, she feared she might never have that chance