Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 126

“Just stay there for a while until the time is right, and then I'll help you get out of Alderburg," Samuel assured her.

“Thank you, Samuel,” Serena replied, her gratitude evident.

“No need to be so formal,” Samuel glanced at his watch, “I have to go now. If you need anything, just have my sister contact me. She studies at Alderburg University and comes home every weekend.”

“Alright.”

Samuel ended the call abruptly, leaving Serena holding her phone, a surreal feeling washing over her.

She had finally left Aaron.

Serena stood up and walked to the window, looking out at the endless ocean.

The waves crashed freely, unrestrained.

And now, so was she.

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On the plane.

Aaron listened to Victor’s report, his expression dark.

“So far, we haven’t found any trace of Miss Sullivan.”

“Useless bunch!” Aaron spat, his words directed at both Victor and the team across from him.

The team members kept their heads down, not daring to breathe too loudly.

Three days ago, Mr. Vance had given them a video, instructing them to find the woman in it at all costs.

The team, experts in tracking people, were usually efficient, but this time, they were helpless with so little to go on.

Just a silhouette was all they had, and even the best couldn’t find someone from that.

After three days with no results, news came from back home—Miss Sullivan was missing.

The investigation was halted, and Aaron led them away.

Even when Miss Lynwood came personally to plead, it was of no use.

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An hour later.

Emerald Crown Residences.

Samuel, exhausted from the day, turned on the stove to make himself a bowl of pasta.

Just as he finished cooking, a sudden synchronized thud of footsteps echoed from outside. Before he could react, a loud crash filled the air.

The apartment door was kicked open!

Samuel looked up to see Aaron standing among a group of bodyguards, almost dropping the bowl in his hand.

Dressed in a black suit, Aaron looked like a demon from the underworld, his gaze icy and devoid of warmth.

Especially when it landed on Samuel.

“Where’s Serena?” Aaron asked, his eyes scanning the room with detachment, each word sharp enough to freeze Samuel in place.