Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 217

"Miss Sullivan."

Abby really didn't want to let such a promising talent slip through her fingers.

Serena was more striking than any celebrity, and she was an expert in antiques and art restoration, practically tailor-made for Abby's show.

It was an educational program, and to be honest, the audience for this kind of show was never large to begin with. This year, the higher-ups had specifically requested a series on antiques-and they'd made it clear: if ratings didn't break into the top three, Abby could start packing her things.

That's why she'd swallowed her pride and asked her cousin for help. To her surprise, he'd actually come through.

"If you join us, I...I can let you represent our team at the Eldoria artifact exchange event."

"Artifact exchange?"

"Yes! A hundred years ago, Eldoria took a lot of our country's artifacts. Now that our nation has grown stronger, they've finally agreed to return some of what was taken. Our show is meant to lay the groundwork for this event. Once it wraps up, one person will be chosen to accompany the national delegation to Eldoria for the exchange."

Abby leaned forward, her eyes shining. "This is the kind of event that will go down in history, Miss Sullivan-don't you want your name remembered?"

didn't care much about leaving her mark on history. What actually piqued

"I could really go?"

saw the spark in Serena's eyes

for a moment, then nodded.

should really put yourself out there more let the world see what

light on the field of art restoration-maybe inspire more people to appreciate the

had no real desire for attention, but she didn't

settled," Director Thomas said. "Come by the studio tomorrow,

"Okay."

in her restoration work once again. Time slipped by unnoticed, and before she knew it,

her aching neck, packed up her

complex, she spotted a tall figure standing beneath the streetlight. She couldn't quite make out his face, but the silhouette was unmistakably

but a cold voice

really look that

gaze icy as it landed

Vance, have you changed your