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?"

grip. "I didn't lie to you. I am getting married-to

Penelope decided he was useless and didn't want Bella to marry him. So, I returned to

been labeled as "useless,"

was deliberately using this to get back at him by bringing Aaron into

good. Why agree

turned her head slightly, smiling

never expected Aaron to understand her in

harsh truth, her heart still

"This is my business!"

Serena's hand once

"Serena!"

her

brushed against

by rain. "Aaron, you're my ex now. A good ex should disappear

she pulled away from Aaron and pushed William

caught a glimpse of Aaron, who remained frozen at

felt a pang of sympathy for

reached the

quipped, "Looks like you're serious

marry you, I won't go back on my word. After the wedding, I won't maintain ties with my ex, nor

William gripped the armrest.