Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 20

He simply said that this woman was making a scene.

"Mr. Grayson," Aaron nodded slightly at William. "I need to take care of some personal matters. It will only take two minutes."

With that, he took a long stride forward and grabbed Serena's wrist. "Wait for me at the hotel."

Serena was taken aback. "???"

William seized the moment to interject, "Mr. Vance, do you know my fiancée?"

Aaron was momentarily stunned. After a pause, he slowly turned his head to see William sitting in his wheelchair, smiling charmingly.

"This is the fiancée I mentioned to you yesterday, Serena. Serena, this is Aaron, Mr. Vance."

Serena looked at William, who seemed utterly unaware of her acquaintance with Aaron, and realized what was happening.

Well, this worked out.

Aaron could see firsthand that she was getting married. Perhaps then he would finally believe she had truly moved on.

Aaron's expression darkened as if he had taken a heavy blow. After a long silence, he narrowed his eyes, a cold smile playing on his lips. "Serena, what did he just say?"

off Aaron's grip. "I didn't lie to you. I

accident left him unable to walk, Penelope decided he was useless and didn't

just been labeled as "useless,"

instincts were correct, Serena was deliberately using this to get back at him by bringing Aaron

good. Why agree to a

her head slightly,

never expected Aaron to

with the harsh truth,

"This is my business!"

Serena's

"Serena!"

the red marks on her

brushed against

rain. "Aaron, you're my ex now. A

away from Aaron

of Aaron, who remained frozen at the entrance, bathed in the morning sunlight,

felt a pang

the marriage

like you're serious

no need to question my sincerity. Since I've agreed to marry you, I won't go back on my word. After the wedding,

William gripped the armrest.