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?"

...

simply hoisted Serena over his shoulder,

airport!" he barked,

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

a glance at Aaron through the rearview mirror and, intimidated by his

Serena was pinned against Aaron. She attempted to break free several

city filled with painful memories, fueled her

muscular, well-toned,

the stray hair off her face, took

with frustration. "Just because I didn't show

to marry William! This

opened them again.

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

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

can you let me go? I want to break

refuse!" Aaron snapped

upset because I asked for a breakup first, then fine, you can say

said it!" Aaron's temple throbbed with

Serena: "..."

Half a second later.

"Stop the car!"