Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 207

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

sitting alone with nothing but a glass

relaxed a

"Drowning your sorrows again?"

about Serena leaving Alderburg just an hour

happened so

almost thought it was

Victor had been

had left his own pleasant company behind

hunched over his drink the way he usually was. Instead, he

couldn't hide his

second... You haven't lost your mind from

in the world than you could ever count. Just say the word,

him a lazy, sidelong glance. "You're too loud. Can you just shut

problem? As soon as I heard Serena left, I came straight over to check

who told you Serena

"Victor. Wait-are you saying

"He didn't lie."

lost. "Then what are you

Serena

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