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?"

...

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

he barked, his chest

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

mirror and, intimidated by his icy demeanor, reflexively

pinned against Aaron. She attempted

filled with painful memories, fueled

arm was muscular, well-toned,

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 this is

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

to marry William! This woman had

closed her eyes, and after a long moment, opened them again. She no longer wanted to argue

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

be with Cynthia Lynwood? How many times do I have to tell you, she's

pressed her temples, "Fine, then can you let me

Aaron

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

Aaron's temple throbbed with frustration,

Serena: "..."

Half a second later.

"Stop the car!"