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?"

...

and simply hoisted

the airport!" he barked, his

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

a glance at Aaron through the rearview mirror and,

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

thought of returning to Alderburg, a city filled with painful memories, fueled her courage. She bit

muscular,

teeth ached from the effort. Realizing she couldn't outmatch him physically, Serena ceased struggling. She blew the stray hair off her

a question I should be asking you?" Aaron retorted, seething with frustration. "Just because I didn't show up to get

going to marry William! This woman had

them again. She

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

frowned, "When did I ever say I wanted to be with Cynthia Lynwood?

can you let me go? I want to break

Aaron

loop. "If you're upset because I asked for a breakup first, then fine, you can

Aaron's temple throbbed with

Serena: "..."

Half a second later.

"Stop the car!"