NovelEnglishChapter 104 "Is it you?!" A spark of recognition lit up in William's eyes. "So, you're the restorer my grandfather mentioned." "Your grandfather?!" So, the person who had asked Director Thomas to restore the vase was none other than Patriarch Grayson? That explained the extravagance.
Serena glanced beyond William. Standing behind him were Finn and a bodyguard. The bodyguard was holding a box, presumably containing the vase.
Serena's eyes lit up. "Is the vase inside that box?" "Yes." "May I take a look now?" "Of course." At William's nod, the bodyguard placed the box on the table and opened it. Inside was a vase, broken into several pieces.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtPatriarch Grayson hadn't lied; this antique wasn't worth much. It could be bought for a few hundred dollars. "Spending half a million to restore it isn't that a bit excessive?" Serena asked.
William's lips curved slightly. "This was my grandmother's. Though it may not be valuable in monetary terms, to her it's priceless. No matter the cost, it's worth it. Otherwise, my grandfather wouldn't have searched so diligently for a restorer." "Who would have thought..." "Thought what?" Serena shook her head, choosing silence. She hadn't expected the Grayson family, the most prominent family in Northspire, to be so full of love. She thought such affluent households were devoid of affection.
After all, she'd never seen love in the years she'd been around Aaron-not from his parents, nor from his friends. Except there was one instance.
Aaron and Cynthia Lynwood.
The thought brought a self-deprecating smile to Serena's lips.
"This vase isn't difficult to restore, but it will take stime. You don't mind if I take it with me, do you?" "Not at all," William said, his gaze lingering on Serena's profile. When she smiled, her features lit up, her eyes sparkled like a vivid, lively painting he had never seen before. She was as vibrant as a sunflower reaching for the sun, causing his heart to skip a beat.
His expression softened even more.
"Take as long as you need, and regarding the price, if you're not satisfied, we can renegotiate." "No need. I think half a million..." Serena looked up, meeting William's gentle gaze, and felt her cheeks heat up. She quickly looked away. "It's... quite fair..." "As long as you're okay with it." "Yes." Serena carefully repacked the vase.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Would you like stea?" William's clear voice broke the moment.
Serena waved her hand. "No, thank you. I have other errands." "Where to? I can give you a ride." Serena took out her phone. "To a law firm downtown. I'll just call a taxi." "Downtown?" William's voice turned a little colder.
"Yes."
She wanted to consult a lawyer. She needed to know if someone likem Cynthia Lynwood, who pressured others into donating organs without evidence, could be legally challenged. "I'll take you there. It's not convenient with the vase." Serena hesitated. "This..."
"Miss Sullivan," Finn interjected, "you should let Mr. Grayson drive you. The vase
is a treasured possession of our family matriarch and we can't risk e anything happening to it." Serena considered for a moment. "Alright." Together, they left the café. A car was parked just outside.
Seeing the car, Serena's eyelid twitched with an uneasy premonition.
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