Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 186

Chapter 187

Serena's gaze was fixed intently on Aaron. She was curious to see what pearls of wisdom-or nonsense-would spill from his lips.

"There's an old saying," Aaron began, a faint smile flickering before vanishing like mist, "that you can never truly know someone's heart. I'm no detective. How am I supposed to know if she stole the earrings?"

The crowd exchanged puzzled glances, unsure of Aaron's implications.

Samuel, however, was annoyed. "Mr. Vance, surely you know what kind of person Serena is?"

Aaron's expression darkened instantly.

After a brief pause, he let out a mocking laugh. "Are you trying to teach me how to do my job?"

"I..."

Aaron raised his voice slightly, drowning out Samuel's words. "Everyone, leave."

The principal was eager to pass the buck and quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, let's all step outside."

Lynwood's face fell as she watched Aaron, but she had no choice

only Serena, Aaron,

predator ready to

a sidelong

his silent threat all too

spoke softly,

"Serena..."

on, I'll be

but reluctantly exited

me?" Serena asked, sitting down in front of

reflected in the mirror, like a mirage, indistinct

her eyes slightly. "Just say

Serena's resolute back. All the words he wanted to say seemed to stick

asked

had long forgotten the incident and

three years ago, it didn't change the fact that she no longer

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