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 to follow the crowd

only Serena, Aaron, and

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

cast a sidelong glance at

understood his silent

deep breath, she spoke

"Serena..."

I'll be

but

me?" Serena asked, sitting down

figure was reflected in the mirror, like a mirage,

eyes slightly. "Just say

at Serena's resolute back. All the words he wanted to say seemed to stick in his throat, ultimately

had asked Frederick about

forgotten the incident and couldn't recall who

Serena had loved him three years ago, it didn't change the fact that she no longer

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