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."

Aaron, but she had no choice but

Aaron, and Samuel

ground, his eyes fixed on Aaron like a predator ready to pounce. His gaze

a sidelong

understood his silent threat

deep breath, she spoke softly, "Samuel, please,

"Serena..."

on, I'll be

but

to say to me?" Serena asked, sitting down

reflected in the mirror,

her eyes slightly. "Just

back. All the words he wanted to say seemed to

had asked Frederick about

forgotten the incident and couldn't

loved him three years ago, it

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