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

she was busy reading. The

handsome profile in the lamplight. The sight always left

this before-but in those dreams, the man beside

her wish would come true with

Serena hurried to the TV studio to film the third

out from the building like a tidal wave. It wasn't until Serena got out of

the back door behind her, but the reporters

it true you and Mr. William Grayson are

Mr. Grayson who had your online posts deleted,

it just an educational show with hardly any ratings? Are you doing it just to chase

came

to people twisting the truth about her, but she'd never gotten

onslaught, the driver's door opened and Finn steppedout, his face set in a stern expression

reporters immediately spotted William