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.

watch to

footing again, he had been pouring all his energy into his

goal was to reclaim control of the Grayson

project related

bringing in a few million in profits, yet Mr. William insisted on

William asked, a slight smile on his lips, though

Finn shivered.

William's comeback, he often wore

to forget that William, once an

heir, hadn't done so

"No, Mr. Grayson..."

"Then get it done."

"Yes, sir."

from

the door clicked shut, the sharpness in his demeanor faded, replaced

next evening, Serena received the

it closely; it

first time handling

Thomas and requested

minutes later, Director Thomas

A hefty 60 gigabytes.

just

Serena's throat tightened.

always

had

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

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