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.

the gratitude in their eyes. It made her chest tighten with

away quickly

Her destination: Aaron's hotel.

hesitated for a moment before

Several seconds passed.

door

Cynthia Lynwood stood there.

she quickly

from inside the

gaze swept over then she glanced

Serena.

her

in?"

pause before Aaron's voice finally

back, her smile

but Cynthia stopped her

up, meeting

lowered her voice to a whisper. "Aaron's getting

shot Cynthia a

were flushed, her whole

implication was obvious—and for an instant, Serena's

vanished, leaving her expression

the lack of reaction and seemed a little disappointed, but stepped aside to let Serena

in a hotel robe, legs casually crossed, exuding an air

sharp

the fresh nail marks scratched