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.

unconcerned, and went straight to

alone with nothing but a

Frederick relaxed a

"Drowning your sorrows again?"

leaving Alderburg just an hour

had happened so suddenly-without the

thought it

Victor had been

his own pleasant company behind

he usually was.

couldn't hide

You haven't lost your mind

in the world than you

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

as I heard Serena left, I came straight over to check

told you

Wait-are you saying he lied to

"He didn't lie."

completely lost. "Then what are you

had Serena left

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