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.

and the chill in his voice froze

In an instant.

and poured

drink in

ignored Frederick and reached for a bottle of liquor, unscrewing the

a deep swig of the vodka,

fire in his chest and gut. Yet Aaron's expression remained unchanged, as if he had just swallowed water

the sight. "Really, Mr. Vance? Drowning your

do you think a woman would

to the right expert.

the second?"

second, well, she's truly

Aaron with amusement. “So, tell me, what kind of woman have

seem to hear Frederick's words, his gaze fixed intently

realized the gravity of the situation. "What

After a long pause, he finally spoke, his voice tight with emotion:

it's... wait, Serena said she doesn't love you? Is that why you're

Frederick, his expression