Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 4

"Alright."

Without a backward glance, Serena walked away.-

Watching her retreating figure, a sudden wave of unease swept through Aaron's heart.

But he quickly suppressed it.

Serena loved him so much; even if she was upset, it wasn't a big deal.

She could handle her emotions on her own.

That afternoon, Serena received a bank notification: Aaron had transferred money

to her account.

A cool million dollars.

Twice what she had originally paid for her house.

Aaron might have his flaws, but stinginess wasn't one of them.

Following the money, a text from Aaron arrived:

"I'll pick you up tomorrow."

It wasn't a suggestion; it was a statement.

always

no explanation of where they would

more word to

tossed her phone aside and continued preparing her

morning at ten sharp, Aaron's car was parked

to find her living in her own villa instead of Rosewood

live at Rosewood Gardens?" he asked, referring to

had only moved into Rosewood Gardens in the third year of their relationship, granted the privilege

that the very first night Aaron met Cynthia Lynwood, he took her

between love and indifference was

tired of it," Serena replied

said nothing more, and silence enveloped the

they arrived at

skipped a

month ago, Porsche had released a new sports car-MISSION

raving about it to Aaron

in full production, and

dealership had managed

Serena's pulse quickened.

of the car and followed

Cynthia Lynwood surrounded by staff,

She turned to leave.

voice stopped her, "Aaron,

on this car. Is that okay?" Cynthia's delicate finger pointed straight