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.

was holding back his anger, his voice low

just informed me; you never

Aaron's eyes flickered.

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 with you, not because you

heart skipped a

of losing control surged

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

full of mockery and

didn't like it

"What's so

Vance shouldn't bother with the candlelit

temples. "Can you talk

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

asked, "What kind

Let's go tomorrow. If we can actually finish the whole dinner together, I'll grant

agreed without hesitation.

it seemed like no challenge

would propose such a

fact that she was willing

back to Rosewood Gardens with

car so obediently, Aaron felt a moment

if