Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 131

Aaron stood silently, taking in the quaint little house before him.

"This is where Samuel used to live?" he asked, his voice tinged with skepticism.

"Yes, Mr. Vance," Victor replied, pulling out a photograph from the file to compare it with the house. After confirming it was indeed the right place, he continued, "Shall we go in directly, or...?"

Aaron narrowed his eyes as he stared intently at the villa. "Have our men surround the place first."

"Understood."

Victor nodded and set off to make the arrangements.

Aaron remained, scrutinizing the building with an intensity that hinted at deeper thoughts.

After a moment, he stepped up to the door and knocked.

No response.

He knocked again, but the silence persisted.

"The family went on a trip two weeks ago."

A voice from behind made Aaron turn sharply. It was William. Aaron's eyes flashed with sudden intensity.

"What are you doing here?" Aaron demanded.

"If you could track this place down, so could I," William replied with a nonchalant smile, meeting Aaron's gaze. "Unfortunately, Serena isn’t here."

Aaron grabbed William by the collar, his voice low and dangerous. "What gives you the right to use her name?"

Finn, witnessing the tension, moved to intervene, but William raised a hand to stop him.

William’s smile was faint, almost mocking as he slightly tilted his head. "She gave me that right."

Anger flared in Aaron's eyes. "If it weren't for you, Serena wouldn't have disappeared!"