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.

employers gone, Nestor Leighton had no reason—or dignity-left to stay. But before he left, he turned back for a moment, shooting a glare at Giles. The look in his

saw it and glared right back, her stare

then quickly turned

"Well, they finally left. I've seen shameless people before, but never anyone quite like them. If we weren't

Gabrielle suddenly remembered: Penelope was Serena's mother. Maybe

turned. "Serena,

exhausted. She gave a small wave, as if

shifted back to Serena. Ever since Serena returned,

trembling nonstop, probably unable

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she'd

guilt herself The more she thought about it, the more she despised Penelope's cruel heart-and the more she ached for Serena,

itching to turn around and teach Penelope a lesson right

through her thoughts. "Mr. Weatherly, could I

at Serena,

meeting Serena's gaze. "What is

nothing had happened, spoke with

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