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.

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

William had found his footing again, he had

goal was to reclaim control of the Grayson

William had shifted his focus to Alderburg. Any project related to Alderburg, no matter how

with a small company in Alderburg, bringing in a few million in profits,

slight smile on his

Finn shivered.

he often wore a

William, once an illegitimate child who fought his

hadn't done so through

"No, Mr. Grayson..."

"Then get it done."

"Yes, sir."

retreated from the

doorway for a moment. Once the door clicked shut, the sharpness in his demeanor faded, replaced

evening, Serena received the

it was

first time handling such

Thomas and requested some

Director Thomas sent her

A hefty 60 gigabytes.

just pure

Serena's throat tightened.

always

had

she wished she could return to the restoration center,