Chapter 30: The Difference Between a Crown and a Tiara
{Liam ’s P.O.V.}
I’m not sure how long I stood there, maybe long enough that the crowd around Serena gradually thinned and finally dispersed. It wasn’t until then that she noticed me, her eyes widening slightly in surprise.
I smiled, offering a playful bow.
“My esteemed Lady Serena, would you do me the honor of accompanying me for a walk?”I asked, trying to keep my tone as neutral as possible.
“Of course,” she said, visibly relaxing as she noticed that I was treating her the same as always. Her smile widened, genuine this time.
We left the conference hall together, the air between us still charged with the weight of Serena's rewards and punishments that had just been delivered.As we walked side by side through the corridors, I
