Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 299

"Uncle, what happened?"

Gallagher was quick to anger, but just as quick to let it go.

Now, noticing there was company, he reined in his scowl and forced a smile. "It's nothing, come in, Serena. Have a seat."

"I'm not going in until you tell me what's going on."

"You stubborn kid..."

Elaine was already beside herself with worry. Hearing Serena press the issue, she quickly chimed in, "Just tell her, Gallagher. Serena's practically family."

Gallagher let out a weary sigh. "Well, I'm not even sure what Gabrielle did to get on Aaron's bad side. He just called me, told me to keep my daughter in line or else "

He rubbed his temples, trailing off.

But Serena understood immediately.

Gabrielle had reported Aaron to headquarters.

What Serena didn't expect was Aaron's threatening call would come so soon.

Apparently, Cynthia Lynwood wasn't allowed to suffer the slightest injustice.

"Don't worry, Uncle, Auntie," Serena said. "I know Aaron. Gabrielle's not someone who oversteps her bounds. It's probably nothing serious. I'll talk to Aaron."

Hearing that Serena actually knew Aaron, Gallagher and Elaine looked at her with relief and hope.

"That would be a huge help," Gallagher said.

couldn't stand the gratitude in their eyes. It made her chest tighten

away quickly and

Her destination: Aaron's hotel.

she hesitated for a

Several seconds passed.

door swung

Cynthia Lynwood stood there.

she quickly composed herself. "Is

from inside the

over then she glanced back

"It's Serena. Shou

her

in?"

a long pause before Aaron's

back, her smile sugary sweet.

forward, but Cynthia stopped her with an

up, meeting Cynthia's

Cynthia lowered her voice to a

shot Cynthia a

were flushed, her whole demeanor glowing with

obvious—and for an instant, Serena's heart tightened

the feeling vanished,

a little disappointed, but stepped aside to

in a hotel robe, legs casually crossed,

up, his eyes sharp and distant. "What do you

the fresh nail marks scratched across his