Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 21

Those four words seemed to carry a certain magic. They cut through the crowd and pierced directly into Aaron's ears.

Finally snapping back to reality, Aaron's cold gaze fixed on the petite figure by the window.

In the next moment, his body moved faster than his mind.

He strode over to Serena, grabbing her wrist and heading straight for the city hall exit.

His grip was so strong that Serena couldn't break free.

"Aaron, let go of me! Let go!" she pleaded.

The onlookers, witnessing this scene, were so intimidated by Aaron's formidable presence that no one dared to step forward.

A bodyguard, seeing the commotion, couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Grayson?"

William raised his hand, signaling the bodyguard to stay out of it. He never really intended to marry Serena.

"Sir," came a voice from behind, "your marriage certificate is ready."

William raised an eyebrow, puzzled. "What?"

...

impatient and simply hoisted Serena over

the airport!" he barked, his chest

weren't his, but William's assistant, Aaron's

assistant stole a glance at Aaron through the rearview mirror and,

back seat, Serena was pinned against Aaron. She attempted to break free several times, but

thought of returning to Alderburg, a city filled with painful memories, fueled her courage. She bit

was muscular,

stray hair

didn't show up to

to marry William!

a long moment, opened them again. She no longer wanted to argue with

wanted to be with Cynthia Lynwood, and I've given

"When did I ever say I wanted to be with Cynthia Lynwood? How many

her temples, "Fine, then can you let me

refuse!" Aaron snapped

felt trapped in a never-ending loop. "If you're upset because I asked for a breakup

it!" Aaron's temple throbbed with frustration,

Serena: "..."

Half a second later.

"Stop the car!"