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 controlled.

of her tea. "You just informed me; you

Aaron's eyes flickered.

fault," Serena 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

skipped a

familiar feeling of losing control

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

full

didn't like

"What's so

with the candlelit dinner.

his temples. "Can you talk to

eyes, a hint of mischief dancing

asked, "What

whole dinner together, I'll grant you one request. But if you leave midway, you

without hesitation.

seemed like no challenge

why Serena would

willing to

the meal, Serena rode back to Rosewood

of the car so obediently, Aaron felt

if she hadn't