Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 65

"I was on a business trip to Eastbridge when I heard about it. Apparently, your mom and Bella have already returned the antiques," Aaron remarked casually.

Serena was skeptical of Aaron's claim.

She pulled out her phone and dialed Director Thomas.

On the other end, Director Thomas immediately recognized her voice and sounded genuinely pleased. "Serena! Finally, you returned my call. The antiques have been returned, and your mom personally brought them back. What's going on?"

Serena was momentarily stunned, her gaze briefly flickering to Aaron’s face before she quickly looked away as if jolted. "As long as they’re back, Director. I’m outside right now. I’ll call you once I’m home."

"Alright, alright."

Serena ended the call, still feeling bewildered.

Could it be... William put some pressure on them?

Yet...

Serena checked her phone again, confirming that the message she sent last night to William had gone unanswered.

"What are you looking at?" Aaron's deep, resonant voice suddenly broke the silence.

Startled, Serena swiftly put her phone away.

"Nothing."

Noticing Serena's fleeting guilty expression, Aaron frowned irritably. "Let's head back."

With the situation resolved, Serena no longer needed to return to Eastbridge.

She walked over to the car and got in.

The car turned back toward the estate.

When Serena stepped out of the car, Olivia was so shocked she nearly fainted.

The bodyguards, catching sight of Serena, seemed equally alarmed.

"Mr. Vance!"

Everyone scrambled to attention.

Aaron's gaze swept over them, finally resting on Serena. "You should go upstairs."

Serena stopped beside Aaron. "I left on my own. It had nothing to do with anyone else."

With that, she headed upstairs.

Hidden in the crowd, Olivia shot Serena a curious glance as she passed by.

Serena, however, seemed oblivious to Olivia’s subtle gesture, walking past without a backward glance.