Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 190

Serena took a deep breath and remarked, "Yes, it's much better than in our day."

As she spoke, her eyes drifted to the stage where Rock was standing. His confident demeanor, the way he carried himself, reminded her of Aaron from years ago.

In the audience, Cynthia Lynwood watched Rock and murmured, "Doesn't that student look familiar? Oh, wasn't he the one standing next to Serena when we got out of the car? Serena really has a knack for attracting admirers..."

Aaron glanced at Cynthia with a cold expression before turning his attention back to Rock on stage, his gaze unreadable.

After a few minutes, Rock's speech concluded. He descended from the stage and walked straight to Serena. "So, Serena, how did I do?"

He didn't care about anyone else's opinion, but Serena's mattered a great deal to him.

"You did wonderfully!" Serena replied sincerely. "Your speech was well-paced and fluid, and most importantly, your perspective was unique. It's rare to have such insight at your age."

Rock smiled, showing his most genuine smile of the

envy. Her eyes fell on Serena's half- empty cup of

welcome Joy to the stage," announced

up, "It's my

on up!" Samuel

was focused on Serena, offering no acknowledgment. Disheartened, Joy made her way to

gone, Rock took the opportunity to speak to

a sudden heat surged from her stomach to her heart, causing it to skip

I see some of your work? I've always been curious about how restorers do

This usually aloof guy was acting unusually charming. Was Rock one of those charming, manipulative types? Samuel's instincts told him that Rock was definitely

of videos online about antique restoration. Why don't you

met Samuel's gaze, and Samuel returned it with

the silent tension between the two. All she could feel