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 crowd out

Serena, Aaron, and

eyes fixed on Aaron like a predator ready to pounce. His gaze was gentle, yet there was an undeniable

sidelong glance

his silent threat all too

spoke softly, "Samuel,

"Serena..."

on, I'll

clearly displeased, but reluctantly exited the

say to me?" Serena asked, sitting down

reflected in the

eyes slightly. "Just say

back. All the words he wanted to say seemed to stick

had asked Frederick

had long forgotten the incident and couldn't recall who had

three years ago, it didn't change

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