Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 200

Serena's face changed abruptly.

Indeed... It was all orchestrated by Joy.

She averted her gaze, her expression turning slightly awkward as she looked at Aaron.

That morning, she had gone to school to retrieve a thermos, taking the opportunity to deal with some notes as well. While handling them, she had the unsettling feeling that the notes had been tampered with.

When Aaron suddenly mentioned Joy, she feared he had discovered the hidden thermos and subsequently the notes. Yet, his demeanor suggested otherwise.

"At least, more trustworthy than you," Serena muttered under her breath, her voice barely above a whisper. When she looked up again, her eyes were steely and determined. "Mr. Vance, if you find this plan unfeasible, I'll just report to the authorities."

Aaron's eyes narrowed, his face darkening. "When?"

Serena smirked with a hint of derision.

Worry clouds judgment.

He still cared too much about Cynthia Lynwood, forgetting that even if she reported it, Cynthia wouldn't face severe consequences.

Though the recordings could implicate Cynthia Lynwood, they lacked definitive proof to condemn her. That was why Serena hadn't reported it yet.

She had gambled right.

"Tomorrow morning at ten, outside Rosewood Gardens," Serena said before turning away, leaving without a backward glance.

Aaron watched her retreating figure, his gaze cold and deep.

Outside the bar, Serena exhaled a long breath.

The first step was a success!

She got into her car, her eyes momentarily settling on the thermos beside her on the passenger seat.

Then, recalling Samuel's words from the previous day, her expression softened.

With that, she turned and ran toward the balcony.

Samuel hurried after her. Just as he reached the door, Joy's piercing scream rang out: "Don't come any closer. If you do, I'll jump. Since you're going to send me away, I have no face left to live in this world. Might as well end it all."

"Joy, calm down. Once inside, you can right your wrongs and start anew," Samuel pleaded earnestly.

Joy stiffened her neck, tears streaming down her face. "Ha, if I go in, do you think Rock will still love me? Brother, I'm your own sister. How can you do this to me? Can you face our parents? When I'm gone, tell them I was unfilial..."

"No!"

Outside the door, Serena listened to the chaos inside and finally understood why Aaron had said—

Being with Samuel was harming him.

She placed the thermos at the doorstep and turned away, leaving without looking back.