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

right back, her

quickly turned away

but never anyone quite like them. If we weren't in a courthouse right now, I swear I'd

Penelope was Serena's mother. Maybe saying all

turned.

looked exhausted. She gave a small wave, as if reading Gabrielle's thoughts. "Don't worry about

quickly shifted back to Serena. Ever since Serena returned, she'd

trembling nonstop, probably unable

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fact that she'd inadvertently caused

it, the more she despised

to turn around and

voice broke through her

at

slightly, meeting

now composed as if nothing had happened, spoke

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