Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 222

Cynthia Lynwood's cheeks flushed pink. "No, it's not like that! We're getting married soon!"

A chorus of awed gasps rippled through the group.

"Wait, don't tell me it's Aaron-the richest man in Alderburg?" someone blurted out. "But wasn't his last girlfriend all over the tabloids for being 'the other woman'? Only, I remember her last name wasn't Lynwood, it was..." The speaker suddenly trailed off, glancing nervously at Serena and falling silent.

With that reminder, others in the room started to put two and two together. Their eyes flickered uncertainly toward Serena, not quite sure what to believe.

Oblivious to the tension, Cynthia beamed. "Yes, it's Aaron, Alderburg's wealthiest bachelor. But you've all got it wrong-Serena was never the other woman. When I was sick and had to leave the country for treatment, Serena took care of Aaron. I'll always be grateful for that. I couldn't have focused on my recovery otherwise."

defense, but her tone was anything but innocent. She was a master at twisting the

the "other woman"

always jump in to explain things for me. I'm so sorry I never meant to come between you two. Aaron told me he was single. I had no idea he had someone

silence fell. Several people

who'd been lied to? That would mean Aaron was the real problem

Desperation crept into her voice. “Serena, you must be mistaken. Aaron

Lynwood, you should be more careful with your words.

years getting treatment, so maybe my English isn't what it used to be. If I said anything misleading, I really didn't

remember this conversation." Serena suddenly leaned in, her voice dropping to a threatening whisper, a wicked smile on her lips. "From now on, if I hear you telling people how grateful

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