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?"

...

the city hall, Aaron grew impatient and simply hoisted Serena over

the airport!" he barked, his chest

the car's occupants weren't his,

rearview mirror and, intimidated by his

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

a city filled with painful memories, fueled

arm was muscular, well-toned,

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

frustration. "Just because I didn't show up to get the certificate, you're ready

was actually going to marry William! This woman had some

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

with Cynthia Lynwood, and I've given you my blessing. What

wanted to be with Cynthia Lynwood?

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

refuse!" Aaron

upset because I

Aaron's temple throbbed with frustration,

Serena: "..."

Half a second later.

"Stop the car!"