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?"

...

hall, Aaron grew impatient and simply hoisted Serena over his shoulder, stuffing her into

airport!" he barked, his

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

stole a glance at Aaron through the rearview mirror and, intimidated by his icy demeanor, reflexively responded,

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

painful

was muscular, well-toned, and

Serena ceased struggling. She blew the stray hair off her face, took a

a question I should be asking you?" Aaron retorted, seething with frustration. "Just because I didn't show up to get the certificate, you're ready to marry another man. Serena, you've really

to marry William! This woman had some

them again. She no

I've given you my blessing. What

did I ever say I wanted to be with Cynthia Lynwood? How many times do I have to tell

you let

Aaron snapped

upset because I asked for a breakup first, then fine,

said it!" Aaron's temple throbbed with frustration,

Serena: "..."

Half a second later.

"Stop the car!"