Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 195

The school anniversary celebration finally came to an end with the strains of "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban echoing through the auditorium.

Serena and Rock joined the throng of people streaming out of the building.

"Serena, it's still early. Want to take a stroll around the campus?" Rock suggested.

Serena shook her head.

The day had been so eventful, she was exhausted and just wanted to leave.

"Alright then," Rock replied, a hint of disappointment in his voice. "Maybe next time, you can show me the antiques you've restored?"

Seeing the hopeful look in his eyes, Serena couldn't bring herself to tell him the truth.

Once the celebration was over, she would be leaving Alderburg.

They might never see each other again.

"Sure," she lied.

"See you next time, then."

Serena nodded slightly and turned toward the parking lot.

Samuel and Joy hadn't returned by the time the event ended.

sent Samuel a message, saying she'd wait for him in the

failure, but today, drugging

and she and Samuel had

ten minutes without a reply

Yvonne, Cynthia Lynwood,

group, surrounded by his followers,

tightly to Cynthia Lynwood's arm, ensuring a spot in the front row. The group was laughing and chatting, though Aaron maintained a stern demeanor. Cynthia Lynwood's presence encouraged the others to joke

with a smile, "waiting for

Cynthia Lynwood's venomous gaze behind

He was right.

her eyes crinkled with mirth, the smile was hollow, filled

wonder she wanted her

mention of VP Lewis, Yvonne's expression

hoped to expose Serena's true nature

had backfired, making Samuel

her heart with

and Serena had chatted alone,

time Samuel suggested they meet

She was secretly thrilled.

her that Serena could not have stolen

Had she misplaced them?

at