NovelEnglishChapter 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, cin, Serena. Have a seat." "I'm not going in until you tellwhat'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, toldto 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 cso soon.
Apparently, Cynthia Lynwood wasn't allowed to suffer the slightest injustice.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"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.
Serena couldn't stand the gratitude in their eyes. It made her chest tighten with guilt.
She turned away quickly and headed out.
Her destination: Aaron's hotel.
At his door, she hesitated for a moment before knocking.
Several seconds passed.
Finally, the door swung open.
Cynthia Lynwood stood there.
Serena's heart skipped a beat, but she quickly composed herself. "Is Aaron here?" A cold voice echoed from inside the suite. "Who is it?" Cynthia's gaze swept over then she glanced back into room. "It's Serena. Shou hat her in?" There was a long pause before Aaron's voice finally answered, "Let her in." Cynthia turned back, her smile sugary sweet. "Go ahead, Serena." Serena took a step forward, but Cynthia stopped her with an outstretched arm.
Serena looked up, meeting Cynthia's eyes.
Leaning in, Cynthia lowered her voice to a whisper. "Aaron's getting dressed. Wait a moment." Serena shot Cynthia a sidelong glance.
Cynthia's cheeks were flushed, her whole demeanor glowing with post-coital satisfaction.
The implication was obvious-and for an instant, Serena's heart tightened painfully.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBut just as quickly, the feeling vanished, leaving her expression calm and unreadable.
Cynthia caught the lack of reaction and seemed a little disappointed, but stepped aside to let Serena through. Inside, Aaron sat on the sofa in a hotel robe, legs casually crossed, exuding an air of cold authority.
He looked up, his eyes sharp and distant. "What do you want?" Serena couldn't miss the fresh nail marks scratched across his chest.
She kept inight face impassive, diving
straight to the point. "Gabrielle's not involved in this. There'oñeed to drag The content is novelenglish.net! her into your messent
"So you're here on someone else's behalf?" Aaron's lips curledînto e frosty half. smile.
"You just ant Cynthia Lynwood to win, right? If you leave and the Chatham family out of redo the interview."
Aaron's smirk deepened. "And why should I listen to you, Serena? Give 3one good reason." Serena fell silent, caught off guard.
Why would he listen to her? Even when they were together, Aaron had never really listened to her.
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