Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

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.

a

of her

her. Only after

laugh from behind. "Well, if it isn't Serena! Weren't you supposed to be in Northspire? Back so soon with your tail

Serena looked up.

woman in her early twenties,

not particularly pretty, she had a striking

Serena recognized her.

Cynthia Lynwood's good friend.

Maggie Mitchell.

was Aaron's first love that

Serena

Later...

she was proven

fondness for Maggie. She picked up her

harsh words haven't even started yet." Maggie sneered, giving Serena a once-over. "Honestly, you've got no shame. Cynthia's back, and if

looked at Maggie calmly. "Why