Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 271

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.

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

bent down and

second, then

yanked her

if she were made of glass, staggered and collapsed to the ground

echoed around them-painful

Serena could even sigh at the dramatics, footsteps

past, moving with a sharp, urgent

see Aaron, his face tight with concern, rushing

"Are you alright?"

understood the

couldn't help rolling

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

it a few paces before Aaron's cold voice rang out

couldn't

smile. "Miss Lynwood lost her

fell on her own or you pushed her, the fact is, she tried to help you

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