Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 287

Chapter 289

But almost immediately, William looked away, as if he couldn't bear to meet her eyes.

A cold ache settled in Serena's chest.

Then William's voice cut through the tension.

"Yes, we never managed to make our engagement official in the end, but she was once my fiancée. That makes her family—at least, in part. Her problems are my problems. So if any of you still want to come after her, you'd better think twice about whether you're up for it."

Penelope and Bella from Alderburg University froze in shock.

William's meaning couldn't have been clearer.

If anyone wanted to mess with Serena again, they'd have to deal with the Grayson family first.

And in Northspire, the Graysons were a mountain no one could move. Just a flick of their finger would be enough to crush people like Penelope and Bella.

Penelope didn't dare utter another word. She quickly grabbed Bella's arm and all but dragged her away.

But before he left, he turned back for a moment, shooting

right back, her

quickly turned away

they finally left. I've seen shameless people before, but never anyone quite like them. If we weren't in a courthouse right now,

Penelope was Serena's mother. Maybe saying all that would upset

quickly turned.

Serena just looked exhausted. She gave a small wave, as if reading

quickly shifted back to Serena. Ever since

trembling nonstop, probably unable

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the fact that she'd inadvertently caused her

be able to handle that kind of guilt herself The more she thought about it, the more she despised Penelope's cruel heart-and the

her teeth, itching to turn around and teach Penelope a lesson

calm, steady voice broke through her thoughts. "Mr. Weatherly, could

at

bowed his head slightly, meeting

now composed as if nothing

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