Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 218

"Evelyn's dying wish was for me to take care of her!"

Serena's face didn't betray a flicker of emotion-she might as well have been a bystander, untouched by the news.

Aaron's brows knitted together. The silence stretching between them only made him more impatient.

"You really have nothing to say to me?"

"No. This is your personal business. You didn't need to come here just to tell me."

"I've told you my most closely guarded secret..."

"So what? Am I supposed to fall at your feet in gratitude, throw myself into your arms, and thank you like you've just bestowed salvation?" Serena's lips twisted into a cold, mocking smile. "Aaron, you don't understand love. And apparently, you don't understand what it means when something's over. We're finished. Do you get that?"

Aaron's scowl deepened. "Serena, do you honestly think you can survive in this cutthroat world all on your own? Forget everything else—what about that house full of antiques? Do you really believe you can protect them?"

Serena's expression changed instantly.

Her hands balled into fists as she shot back, her voice icy: "My affairs are none of your concern, Mr. Vance!"

that, she strode toward her apartment complex, not looking

the security guard at the gate stepped in his

catching one last glimpse of Serena disappearing inside. He gave the guard a cold, withering look, then turned and

sank onto the sofa. This time, she

had

antiques; plenty of others were circling, waiting for her

that collection on her

She needed a plan.

mind. The next day, when she arrived at

through

"All set."

handed her the stamped contract. "Filming starts in five days. Just check in at reception when you

"Okay."

Serena stood and left.

car, and drove back

way there, she couldn't shake the

time she checked the rearview mirror, there was nothing-no suspicious car, nothing out of

just being

the restoration center. Just as she was about