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.

commanded coldly, and the chill in his voice froze the

In an instant.

crowd rose and poured out

casually swirling the drink in his glass. "Well, Mr. Vance,

reached for a bottle of

to stop him as Aaron took a deep swig of the vodka, but it

igniting a fire in his chest and gut. Yet Aaron's expression

"Really, Mr. Vance?

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

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

the second?"

truly given up on

Aaron with amusement. “So, tell

hear Frederick's words, his gaze

demeanor, Frederick realized the gravity of the

he stared at Frederick. After a

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

glanced at Frederick, his expression