Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 171

Last night, Joy's words hit him like a cold splash of water, making him realize that his sister's hostility toward Serena was far deeper than he had ever imagined.

He had no idea where this animosity stemmed from.

Yet, he could sense it, and given how sensitive Serena was, she surely felt it even more acutely.

"Why not go?"

Hearing Serena's light-hearted tone, Samuel breathed a sigh of relief.

Her agreement meant she wasn't upset.

"Great, I'll pick you up on Saturday."

"Okay."

...

Northspire.

Royalview Estate.

Finn carefully placed a 1950s Omega watch into a box.

The watch's strap was loose and oxidized, the mainspring broken, and the dial and hands discolored, looking like a relic of battle.

This time, even the most skilled restorer might not be able to fix it.

And from what Mr. William said, this was Miss Sullivan's first attempt at watch restoration.

"Mr. William, are you sure you want to send this watch to Miss Sullivan?" Lately, Finn found William harder to figure out.

Ever since William had found his footing again, he had been pouring all his energy into his work.

His goal was to reclaim control of the Grayson Group.

But recently, Mr. William had shifted his focus to Alderburg. Any project related to Alderburg, no matter how small, he insisted on overseeing personally.

Next week, there's a partnership with a small company in Alderburg, bringing in a few million in profits, yet Mr. William insisted on attending in person.

"Is there a problem?" William asked, a slight smile on his lips, though his gaze was icy.

Finn shivered.

Since William's comeback, he often wore a smile.

It was easy to forget that William, once an illegitimate child who fought his way to become heir, hadn't done so through kindness.

"No, Mr. Grayson..."

"Then get it done."

"Yes, sir."