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 his shoulder, stuffing her

he barked,

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

glance at Aaron through the rearview mirror and, intimidated by

Aaron. She attempted to break

to Alderburg, a city filled with painful memories, fueled her courage. She bit down hard on

arm was muscular, well-toned, and

she couldn't outmatch 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

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

was actually going to marry William! This woman

and after a long moment, opened them again. She no longer

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

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

you let

refuse!" Aaron snapped

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

it!" Aaron's temple throbbed with frustration, "I

Serena: "..."

Half a second later.

"Stop the car!"