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.

his anger, his voice low and controlled. "Why didn't you

of her tea. "You just informed me; you never

Aaron's eyes flickered.

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 up

heart skipped

familiar feeling of losing

a candlelit dinner

laughed, her smile full

didn't like it

frowned. "What's

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

his temples. "Can you

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

asked, "What kind of

finish the whole dinner

agreed without

him, it seemed like no challenge at

Serena would propose such

she was willing to converse was a positive

the meal, Serena rode back to Rosewood Gardens

her step out of the car so obediently,

if she