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

airport!" he

weren't his,

through the rearview mirror and, intimidated

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

painful memories, fueled her courage. She bit down

arm was muscular, well-toned,

she couldn't outmatch him physically, Serena ceased struggling. She blew the stray hair off her face, took a deep breath, and looked at the man she had loved for seven years. "Aaron, do you really think

it 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,

actually going to marry William! This woman

after a long moment, opened them again. She no longer wanted to argue with Aaron; it was

and I've given you my blessing. What

Lynwood? How many times do I have to tell you, she's just my

"Fine, then can you let me go? I want to

Aaron snapped

because I asked for

it!" Aaron's temple throbbed

Serena: "..."

Half a second later.

"Stop the car!"