Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 272

Serena couldn't be bothered to argue with Cynthia Lynwood about the kidney transplant.

Aaron was always so protective of Cynthia-no matter what truth came out, she knew he'd just let Cynthia walk away scot-free in the end.

But the murders... that was a different story.

Serena's eyes narrowed, and a cold smile played at her lips. "If you had nothing to do with the transplant," she said quietly, "then why did you have Dr. Owens and those bodyguards killed?"

Cynthia's face twisted in outrage. "What are you even talking about? When have I ever killed anyone? Serena, don't you dare pin your mess on me. That's way out of line."

Serena stared at her, brow furrowing in frustration.

She'd always been convinced Cynthia was the one who'd silenced Dr. Owens and the others. But, looking at Cynthia's expression now, she didn't seem to be lying.

Could it be... it really wasn't Cynthia?

If it wasn't her, then it had to be Aaron.

But Aaron hadn't seemed like he knew anything at the time.

dismissive little laugh, then, in a heartbeat, her smugness vanished, replaced by a look of wounded innocence. "Serena, I'm sorry. This is my first time handling a PR nightmare—I messed up, okay? Please don't be mad at

down and grabbed Serena's

for a second, then quickly

yanked her hand

of glass, staggered and collapsed to the ground with

them-painful even to

at

past, moving with a sharp,

Aaron, his face tight with concern,

"Are you alright?"

instantly understood

couldn't help rolling her

once before. Was it really that much fun to do it

the pair and headed toward the parking lot across the street. She'd barely made it a few paces before Aaron's cold voice rang out behind her: "Serena, you're just going to walk away? Don't you think you

almost couldn't

Aaron a pleasant, unfazed smile. "Miss Lynwood lost her balance and fell. What's that got

her, the fact is, she tried to help you with the PR mess. Maybe it didn't go well, but how can you