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?"

history. What actually piqued her interest was the chance to see those

"I could really go?"

in Serena's eyes and nodded

for a moment,

smile. "Serena, you should really put yourself out there more let the world

chance, too, to shine a light on the field of art restoration-maybe inspire more people to appreciate

no real desire for attention,

the studio

"Okay."

restoration work once again. Time slipped by

aching neck, packed up her things, and started the walk

tall figure standing beneath the streetlight. She couldn't quite

avoid him, but a cold

I really look

her gaze icy as

you changed your