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.

charged a

be out of her mind to

the waiter brought her. Only after she wiped her lips did she

supposed to be in Northspire? Back so soon with your tail between your legs? I thought this time

Serena looked up.

a young woman in her early twenties, dressed in designer clothes, clearly from a well-off

not particularly pretty, she had a

Serena recognized her.

Cynthia Lynwood's good friend.

Maggie Mitchell.

Cynthia Lynwood was Aaron's first

first, Serena hadn't believed

Later...

was

up her bag,

haven't even started yet." Maggie sneered, giving Serena a once-over. "Honestly, you've got no shame.

at Maggie calmly.

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