Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Aaron took a sip of wine from his glass, savoring the rich taste before speaking, "Why are you so sure it isn't because of Serena?"

"Because you should be the happiest now that Serena's gone," Frederick replied. Much like Aaron, he had striking features, but while Aaron's were sharp and imposing, Frederick's were softer and more approachable. His tone was matter- of-fact. "Weren't you always the one who found Serena annoying?"

Aaron frowned. Had he ever really found Serena annoying?

Seeing the confusion in Aaron's eyes, Frederick continued, "Every time we had a gathering and Serena called, you'd impatiently hang up on her."

Aaron remembered, but it wasn't out of impatience.

He simply didn't want Serena to hear the crude jokes and banter at the table.

Frederick, noticing Aaron's troubled expression, patted his shoulder reassuringly. "Don't worry. Serena will be back in a few days."

Hadn't it always been that way before?

Serena could never really stay away from Aaron.

this time to marry William," Aaron said, tilting

bitter taste slid down

bit his tongue

to find his voice. "You're not

his head,

felt like he was in some

always been chasing after Aaron, actually going back

Unbelievable!

was as unlikely as him becoming the wealthiest man in

ground himself back in reality. "So, you two broke

his chest, reluctant to confirm

good thing? Now you and Cynthia Lynwood

almost as if it could crush a fly. "Why does everyone think there's something between

puzzled. "Weren't you two together? Then, because Cynthia went abroad for treatment, Serena took the opportunity to become your girlfriend. Now that your real girlfriend is back, Serena is

buzzed with

relationship with

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