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.

to stay. But before he left, he turned back for

right back, her stare cold

hesitated, then quickly turned

on her hips as she watched the three of them retreat. "Well, they finally left. I've seen shameless people before, but never anyone quite like them. If we weren't in a courthouse right now, I swear I'd give those three

Penelope was Serena's

turned.

just looked exhausted. She gave a small wave, as if reading Gabrielle's

to Serena. Ever since Serena returned,

trembling nonstop, probably unable

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accept the fact that she'd

be able to handle that kind of guilt herself The more she thought about it, the more she despised

itching to turn around and teach Penelope a lesson right then

Serena's calm, steady voice broke through her thoughts.

looked at Serena,

slightly, meeting

composed as if nothing had happened, spoke

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