Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 259

"What's wrong?" Serena asked. She was the kind of person who couldn't hide her feelings, and Gabrielle spotted her unease right away.

Gabrielle looked embarrassed. "I... my phone's acting up... Um, I brought you a little gift from my trip..."

"Gabrielle, hand me your phone," Serena said, reaching out with a tone that brooked no argument.

Gabrielle hesitated, clearly reluctant.

"If you won't give me yours, I'll check my own." Serena's words left no room for protest.

Left with no choice, Gabrielle handed over her phone.

Before Serena could finish scrolling, Gabrielle blurted out, "Serena, don't pay attention to what people are saying online. They're just making things up."

But Serena ignored her and kept reading.

Since the latest episode aired, the show had shot to the top of the trending charts again. This time, though, it wasn't just Serena's name everyone was talking about -Cynthia Lynwood and Rosa were trending, too.

was trending because someone had dug up that she was apparently Aaron's

but early that morning, a rumor exploded in the comments section. Someone claimed the only

landed like a bombshell, sending shockwaves through the

as the so-called "real deal"-the only contestant with genuine ability, according to the internet. Suddenly, every Instagram post related to

through the chaos, taking it all in before finally handing the phone back to

this get to you, Serena. I'll go home right now and

accusations online, spoke up.

Gabrielle looked up at him in

been impressed with him ever since. If Serena and William ended up together, that would certainly drive Aaron mad with jealousy. Eagerly, she

"I'll just—"

need," Serena interrupted, cutting William off. "If we get a PR team involved, it'll only make

can't just sit here and let them spread lies

in her expression. "No matter what

cheated. If

or

only make the public more suspicious. Right now, the best