Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 34

She suddenly recalled what Aaron had said before leaving earlier that day.

It was already past eight.

Long past their agreed-upon time.

Moreover, she hadn't even agreed to meet Aaron.

There was no need to go through with it now.

After she ordered her meal, a commotion erupted outside the restaurant.

She glanced out through the transparent glass and saw a sleek Porsche pulling up to the entrance, its headlights casting a glow on the bustling street.

The car door swung open, and Aaron stepped out, clad in a sharp black suit. He exuded an icy aura, one that demanded distance rather than closeness.

In the next moment, his gaze lifted, and those cold eyes pierced through the glass, landing directly on Serena.

It was as if his stare was a cage, holding her captive.

Serena felt a chill run down her spine, and the urge to leave Alderburg grew stronger.

The restaurant door opened, and Aaron walked straight to where Serena was seated.

His fists were clenched, veins pulsing visibly.

anger, his voice low and

tea. "You just informed me; you never asked for

Aaron's eyes flickered.

was both sweet and sharp. "Because this is your usual way-doing things your way, my opinion doesn't matter, my preferences don't matter either. So, Mr. Vance, do you understand now? I'm breaking up

heart skipped a

of losing control

because I planned a candlelit dinner for us. I didn't want to spoil

full of mockery and

didn't like it one

frowned. "What's

find it amusing that Mr. Vance shouldn't bother with the candlelit dinner. We are destined

rubbed his temples. "Can

not talking properly?" Serena met Aaron's dark eyes, a hint of mischief dancing at

asked, "What kind

Let's go tomorrow. If we can actually finish the whole dinner

agreed without

like no

why Serena would

that she was willing to converse was

rode back to Rosewood Gardens with

step out of the car so obediently, Aaron felt

if