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."

watched Aaron, but she had no choice but to follow the

only Serena, Aaron, and Samuel

ready to pounce. His gaze was gentle, yet there was

cast a sidelong

silent threat all

deep breath, she spoke softly, "Samuel,

"Serena..."

I'll

frowned, clearly displeased, but reluctantly

you want to say to me?" Serena asked, sitting down in front of the dressing

in the

her eyes slightly. "Just

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

had asked

incident and couldn't recall who

though Serena had loved him three years ago, it didn't change

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