Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 229

Aaron didn't bother satisfying Frederick's curiosity-he simply ended the call with a click.

Frederick stared at his phone, speechless.

Seriously? Stingy much.

He tucked his phone away, but the playful glint in his eyes had vanished. Ever since he'd learned there was a chance Evelyn might still be alive, Frederick had been relentlessly chasing down every lead, determined to find her. He'd lost her once already he wasn't going to let it happen again.

Meanwhile, at his hotel, Aaron stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, staring out at the city. He was waiting for Serena to show up.

...

The next morning.

Serena got up early and headed straight to the studio. She'd already found a lawyer even more formidable than Nestor Leighton, but today she had a shoot scheduled. She'd have to wait until filming wrapped to meet with the attorney.

a knot of anxiety twisted in her chest. She forced it down, gripping the steering wheel, eyes set with determination. She

TV station, Cynthia Lynwood was already there. As soon as she saw Serena, Cynthia greeted her with sunny enthusiasm. Serena, however, ignored her. Truth be told, she didn't want to be here at all—but quitting the show would mean paying a hefty penalty for breach of

didn't go unnoticed. Onlookers exchanged glances, their whispers

Miss Sullivan being a little harsh with Miss Lynwood? I mean, so what if

too nice for her own good and keeps getting

everyone today-she's so sweet! If I were Aaron,

who doesn't

on her lips. But when she glanced in the makeup mirror and caught sight of Serena's striking, effortlessly beautiful

had always grated on Cynthia, a stubborn thorn in her side. But then again, what

learned one thing: never let rumors

to Aaron's extra investment, was placed center stage. To her left

Abby had only briefed them on the format—not the

a series of photos, the five guests had to correctly identify each antique to score a point. Serena, however, didn't seem eager to jump in.