NovelEndChapter 78 But to underestimate him would be a mistake-William's charming facade was deceiving.
William, in the midst of mingling with others, suddenly turned his head, his gentle gaze landing on Serena. Serena quickly averted her eyes.
The unspoken exchange between them didn't escape Aaron's notice.
Suppressing the anger simmering beneath his calm exterior, Aaron led Serena over to William. "Mr. Grayson, you arrived quite early." William's eyes fell on their intertwined hands, and he offered a slight smile. "It's my first tin Alderburg; I left early to avoid any mishaps. Miss Sullivan, nice to see you again." He extended his hand politely.
Serena naturally reached out her hand.
However, before she could shake William's hand, Aaron intervened.
He clasped William's hand, his expression neutral, though the veins on the back of his hand were pulsing fiercely. "Mr. Grayson, that's very considerate of you." Feeling the sharp pain in his palm, William's smile didn't falter.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThough, the veins in his arm were similarly tense.
"Mr. Vance, you flatter me." Neither man showed any intention of letting go.
Standing beside them, Serena noticed the silent struggle between the two.
She couldn't fathom what they were competing over.
Weren't they supposed to be business partners? Others around them took notice, casting curious glances their way.
"Uh..." not wanting to becthe center of attention, Serena spoke softly, "Shall we start the celebration?" Finally, the two men snapped back to reality and simultaneously released their grip.
Yet, the intensity in their exchanged glances lingered.
William's assistant, Finn, wheeled him to his seat, unable to resist whispering, "What's with Mr. Vance? Why the hostility right from the start?" William's gaze drifted to Serena, who Aaron had led to the head of the table. His eyes held a faint smile.
Then, he tilted his head slightly and shot Finn a glance.
Though the smile remained, it was a clear warning.
Finn quickly realized his overstep and lowered his head.
Only then did William shift his focus back to Aaron and Serena.
If Aaron knew that he and Serena were already married, today's handshake might not have been so polite.
Their business partnership would likely shatter.
Meanwhile, Serena was practically forced to sit beside Aaron, taking several deep breaths to suppress the urge to storm out.
Everything hinged on this moment.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe couldn't afford to upset Aaron.
"Victor."
Midway through the celebration, Aaron glanced at the compliant and poised Serena beside him, his frustration easing slightly. He gave Victor a subtle nod. Victor understood instantly, taking the microphone and stepping onto the stage. The room fell silent.
"Ladies and gentlemen, today's celebration marks not only our m successful partnership with Grayson Group, but Mr. Vance also has an important announcement-his engagement." The room erupted in thunderous applause! "Ah, finally, the identity of the future Mrs. Vance is going to be revealed!" "Only Miss Sullivan is here; it must be her!" "I think so too!" The chatter around her was like an ocean wave crashing over Serena.
But inside, Serena felt no ripple of emotion.
How could Aaron possibly...
She looked up, catching the man's gaze, his icy eyes reflecting a mix of emotions she couldn't decipher. Serena's eyes narrowed, and in the next moment, her hand was enveloped in his.
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