Chapter 208

He came up with the idea of using a competition to draw in viewers.

But finding contestants who both knew antiques and looked good on camera was nearly impossible.

So he asked me to keep an eye out.

"Serena, you're beautiful, and you're an expert in antiques..."

Serena understood what Director Thomas was hinting at, but she still refused. "Director, I'd really rather not."

"How can you say that? This is a wonderful opportunity to promote the culture of the Republic of Valeria! It's settled, then. I'll talk to my cousin about it right away."

Serena didn't even get a chance to object-Director Thomas was already off on his mission.

Well, it's not like she'd definitely be picked, anyway.

Rain swept through Alderburg-quick and heavy, gone as suddenly as it came.

Frederick Foster stepped into the private lounge just as the rain stopped.

He'd skipped the hassle of an umbrella and jogged inside, water inevitably speckling his clothes and hair.

Someone with a sharp eye rushed over to offer him a towel.

waved it off, unconcerned, and went straight

sitting alone with nothing but a glass

relaxed a

"Drowning your sorrows again?"

heard about Serena leaving

so

almost thought it was

Victor had

pleasant company behind and hurried over to find

over his drink the way he usually was. Instead, he was tapping the armrest, looking

couldn't hide his

wait a second... You haven't lost your mind from heartbreak, have

say anything, Frederick grew impatient. "There are more women in the world than you could ever count. Just say the

too loud. Can you just shut up for

soon as I heard Serena

told

froze. "Victor. Wait-are you saying he lied to

"He didn't lie."

was completely lost. "Then what

Serena left

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