Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 51

The realization nearly drove Aaron to the brink of madness.

But as his gaze fell on Serena's peaceful, sleeping face, he suppressed the urge

to lose control and gently closed the door behind him.

He headed downstairs, got into his car, and drove off to Neon Haze.

Neon Haze was a bar owned by Frederick.

At 3 a.m., the bar had just passed its peak of chaos, yet it hadn't completely quieted down.

Aaron navigated through the staggering patrons, making his way to a private room on the second floor.

He pushed the door open.

The door slammed against the wall with a loud bang, abruptly silencing the sounds of dice games, laughter, and whispered conversations within.

Everyone inside turned to stare at Aaron, who stood at the entrance radiating a menacing aura.

chill in his voice

In an instant.

and poured out

Frederick remained seated on the couch, unmoved, casually swirling the drink in his glass. "Well,

Frederick and reached for a bottle of liquor, unscrewing the cap.

took a deep swig of the vodka, but it

igniting a fire in his chest and gut. Yet

"Really, Mr. Vance? Drowning

eyes locking onto Frederick's. "When do you think a woman would tell you

game of love, chuckled at the question. "Ah, you've come to the right expert. Generally, there are two scenarios. One, she's

second?"

well, she's truly given

with amusement. “So, tell

hear Frederick's words, his gaze fixed

demeanor, Frederick realized the gravity of the situation. "What happened?

a long pause, he finally spoke, his voice tight with

name, Frederick relaxed slightly, "Ah, so it's... wait, Serena said she doesn't

Frederick, his