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.

Leighton had no reason—or dignity-left to stay. But before he left, he turned back

glared right back, her

turned away

they finally left. I've seen shameless people before, but never anyone quite like them.

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

quickly turned.

small wave, as if reading Gabrielle's thoughts. "Don't

concern quickly shifted back to Serena. Ever

trembling nonstop, probably unable

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the fact that she'd inadvertently caused

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

turn around and teach Penelope

through her thoughts. "Mr. Weatherly,

looked at

slightly, meeting Serena's gaze. "What

as if nothing had happened, spoke with deliberate

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