Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 27

Victor was at his wit's end.

Miss Sullivan was adamant about not coming back, and Mr. Vance had made it clear that no force could be used. What options did he have?

But...

Thinking of the generous dividends from Vance Holdings every year, Victor steeled himself and declared, "Mr. Vance, don't worry. I will bring Miss Sullivan back!"

In the shadows, Aaron's lips twitched slightly but remained unreadable.

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Northspire.

When Serena learned that someone needed to take care of the antiques Xander had left behind, Director Thomas pondered for a long time before saying, "Those antiques were your father's treasures. To take good care of them, you'll definitely need a professional. Unfortunately, I don't have any recommendations at the moment."

"Well... then I'll find a way myself."

"Now, don't be a stranger," Director Thomas quickly replied. "I was a friend of your father's. If you're in trouble, it's only natural you'd come to me. Don't worry, I'll keep an eye out and help you find someone suitable."

Serena expressed her gratitude, "Thank you, Mr. Thomas."

Director Thomas smiled gently, "I owe my career in Northspire to your father, you know. By the way..."

He hesitated.

"Mr. Thomas, please feel free to speak your mind."

"Since you insist..." Director Thomas scratched his thinning hair, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "It's not really my place to say this, but... before your father passed, your mother was always eyeing his antiques... you should be careful..."

Serena felt a pang in her heart. "Thank you, Mr. Thomas. I'll keep that in mind."

"Alright, head back to work now."

Serena nodded, returning to her desk with a heavy heart.

After work, she contacted a realtor to look at apartments.

Those antiques were still in storage, so she needed to find a place quickly to move them in.

The suburban houses were far, and after a long day, it was midnight by the time she got back.

Walking alone through the complex, even with the streetlights, she quickened her pace.

L.S. Entertainment was their joint venture. If something had gone wrong, it made sense for Aaron to be involved.

She averted her gaze and sat in the chair furthest from Aaron.

Aaron frowned.

After being apart for so long, he thought she'd be happy to see him.

Instead, she treated him as if he were invisible.

His expression darkened further until finally—

He stood up and walked over to Serena, towering above her.

"Cat got your tongue? Not even a hello?"

Aaron was so close.

Close enough that Serena could clearly catch the scent of mint on him.

She frowned, lifting her gaze to meet his. In her cool eyes, there was no trace of the infatuation and obsession from before, only an unfathomable calm.