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.

voice low and

took a sip of her tea. "You just informed me;

Aaron's eyes flickered.

continued, setting her teacup down 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,

heart skipped a

feeling of losing control

Victor call you because I planned a candlelit dinner for us. I didn't want to spoil the

smile full of mockery and

like it one

frowned. "What's so

Vance shouldn't bother with the candlelit dinner.

his temples. "Can you

talking properly?" Serena met Aaron's dark eyes, a hint of mischief dancing at the corners. "Aaron, how about we make a

"What kind of

the whole dinner together, I'll grant

without hesitation.

him, it seemed like no challenge

why Serena would

the fact that she was willing to converse was a

back

of the car so

as if she hadn't