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?"

...

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

he

his, but

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

Aaron. She attempted to break free several times,

city filled with painful memories, fueled her courage. She bit

muscular,

him physically, Serena ceased struggling. She blew the stray hair off her face,

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

marry William! This woman

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

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

I ever say I wanted to be with Cynthia Lynwood? How many times

you let me go? I want to break up

refuse!" Aaron snapped

in a never-ending loop. "If you're upset because I asked for a breakup first, then

Aaron's temple throbbed with

Serena: "..."

Half a second later.

"Stop the car!"