Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 36

Chapter 37

Aaron picked up his phone, feeling as if a thorn had pricked his heart. "Well, you'll be disappointed then. I promise you, I will finish this candlelight dinner with you tonight."

With that, he answered the call.

On the other end, it wasn't Cynthia Lynwood-it was Matthew.

"Mr. Vance, there's trouble! Cynthia's kidney function has suddenly declined. Her

body can't efficiently eliminate waste and fluids, and she needs immediate surgery. But she's refusing. You need to come and persuade her!"

Aaron's eyes narrowed. "I understand. I'll be there right away."

He quickly put down the phone. "Cynthia's life is in danger. We can't take risks with a human life!"

A faint smile appeared on Serena's lips, her eyes filled with a teasing glint, as if the words "I knew this would happen" were written across her face.

Aaron hesitated for a moment, gritting his teeth before finally turning to leave. Cynthia Lynwood couldn't die.

If she died...

Serena watched Aaron leave, her expression blank.

She didn't leave, though.

restaurant charged a small fortune per

out of her mind to

leisurely finished the dinner the waiter brought her. Only after she wiped her

Serena! Weren't you supposed to be in Northspire? Back so soon with your tail between your legs? I thought this time you'd have the guts

Serena looked up.

young woman in her early twenties,

particularly pretty, she

Serena recognized her.

Cynthia Lynwood's good friend.

Maggie Mitchell.

that Cynthia Lynwood was Aaron's first love

first, Serena

Later...

was proven

for Maggie. She picked up her bag, intending to leave, but

Maggie sneered, giving Serena a once-over. "Honestly, you've got no shame. Cynthia's

Maggie calmly.

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