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.

it off, unconcerned, and went straight

Aaron sitting alone with nothing but a

relaxed a

"Drowning your sorrows again?"

heard about Serena leaving Alderburg

happened so suddenly-without the slightest

thought it

had been

own pleasant company behind and hurried over

usually was.

couldn't hide his

second... You haven't lost your

just a woman." When Aaron still didn't say anything, Frederick grew impatient. "There are more women in the world than

too loud. Can you just shut up for

heard Serena

told

Wait-are you saying he lied to

"He didn't lie."

was completely lost. "Then

had Serena left or

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