Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 148

The side gallery held some pieces too, though not as abundant as the main hall.

Samuel followed Serena into the side gallery. Seeing there were only a few people around, he whispered, "Serena, if you want to leave, we can just go. Why stay just to spite Aaron?"

Serena chuckled softly, "I'm not staying to spite Aaron. I've realized something."

"Realized?"

"Yes, I haven’t done anything wrong, so why should I avoid Aaron? Besides, there are a lot of antiques here tonight that I haven’t seen before. And I heard there's an auction. What if there's something I like? Missing out on a piece because of a man would be such a waste."

Seeing Serena’s relaxed expression, Samuel smiled, "Alright, as long as you're happy."

Serena smiled back and was soon captivated by the antiques displayed in the side gallery.

Samuel watched her, a slight smile curling his lips.

Serena was looking at the antiques.

He was looking at her.

Just this was enough to make Samuel feel content.

However, he failed to notice a pair of dark eyes from the second floor watching them intently.

"Aaron," Cynthia Lynwood stepped to Aaron's side, following his gaze. Seeing that it was fixed on Serena, she felt both irritated and angry but couldn’t show it. So she softened her voice and said, "There are some excellent pieces tonight. Shall we go downstairs and take a look?"

Aaron avoided Cynthia Lynwood's outstretched hand, straightening up as he scanned her from head to toe.

His gaze was sharp as a knife.

"Why did you clash with Serena?"

“I didn’t. Serena might just be in a bad mood, but it’s no big deal!”

Aaron’s eyes remained cold.

“In the future, don’t provoke her.”

With that, he headed downstairs.

After Serena finished examining the pieces in the two side galleries, she turned to Samuel and said, "I need to visit the restroom."

Too much water before leaving the house.

"Alright." Samuel smiled warmly.

Serena blushed slightly and hurried to the restroom.

Just as she finished, she heard two women talking outside.

"Didn't Miss Lynwood go abroad recently? Why is she back?"

"Haven't you heard? Miss Lynwood said she's going to marry Mr. Vance."

Serena's hand pressed against the flush button.

The sound of running water echoed, startling the two women at the sink.