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.

she'd wait for him

betrayal had been a moral failure, but today, drugging her

been overwhelming, and she and Samuel had been forced to park along

car for over ten minutes without a reply

Yvonne, Cynthia Lynwood, and

group, surrounded by his followers, with

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 boldly. Their

her with a smile, "waiting

recalled Rock's comment about Cynthia Lynwood's venomous gaze behind her

He was right.

mirth, the smile was

she

mention of VP Lewis,

Serena's true

it had backfired, making Samuel despise her even

her

chatted alone,

first time

She was secretly thrilled.

that Serena could not have stolen

Had she misplaced them?

at Samuel's