Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 267

William smiled, his expression indulgent. "Didn't you say you wanted to visit Scandinavia? I happen to have some business over there—a deal that just won't close. I heard the company's owner used to be a watchmaker. You two are bound to have a lot to talk about. Maybe that's the angle we need to finally seal the partnership."

The light in Serena's eyes faded, replaced by a wave of relief.

Of course. William couldn't possibly be interested in her that way.

She'd almost let Gabrielle's wild ideas get to her.

"No problem," Serena replied. "You've helped me so much. It's only right I help you out, too."

William's smile deepened, a warmth flickering in his gaze.

Scandinavia really was the perfect place—if only because Aaron wouldn't be there.

The two of them wandered through the garden until nightfall, enjoying the peace before heading off to their own homes.

For the next two days, Serena stayed in the hospital, not venturing out or letting her mind wander. She didn't bother checking the online drama swirling around her name.

when

working, she was busy reading. The room was quiet,

then, Serena would glance up and catch William's handsome profile in the lamplight. The sight always left her a little

in those dreams, the man beside her was always

her wish would come true with William

TV studio to film the third

insisted on driving her there, so she had no choice but to accept his offer. The moment they arrived, a crowd surged out from the building like a tidal wave. It wasn't until Serena got out of the car

shut the back door behind her, but the reporters immediately swarmed

true you and Mr. William

was Mr. Grayson who had your online

with hardly any ratings? Are you doing it

came fast and

never gotten comfortable defending herself under the

Finn steppedout,

reporters immediately spotted William