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.

back his anger, his voice low

her tea. "You just informed me;

Aaron's eyes flickered.

with a smile that 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

skipped

familiar feeling of

I had Victor call you because I planned a candlelit dinner for

full of mockery

didn't like it

"What's

it amusing that Mr. Vance shouldn't bother with the candlelit

"Can you talk

am I not talking properly?" Serena met Aaron's dark eyes, a hint of

asked, "What kind

If we can actually finish the whole dinner together, I'll grant you one request. But if you leave midway, you owe me

without

seemed like

would propose such

the fact that she was willing to converse was

Serena rode back

the car so obediently, Aaron felt a moment of

as if she hadn't