Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 77

Serena subtly turned her body, hiding her face in the shadows as she swiftly changed out of her evening gown.

"I bumped into your sister," Aaron mentioned casually.

Despite Serena's quick movements, Aaron caught glimpses of her skin, smooth and pale like silk.

His gaze darkened slightly, and he frowned.

"That girl is getting more and more out of hand. I'll have a word with her after the celebration."

A sarcastic smile tugged at Serena's lips. Vivian didn't respect her because Aaron didn't truly care about her.

She absentmindedly tugged at the zipper on the back of her dress, lost in thought.

Suddenly—

The zipper got stuck.

No matter how hard she tried, it wouldn't budge.

Serena's expression changed. She wouldn't ask Aaron for help; every time she did, he coldly refused her.

"Let me," Aaron's lazy voice broke the silence, echoing softly in the room.

next moment, a hand rested on her shoulder, holding

even through the thin fabric, felt like a brand, causing

She held her breath.

intense. Serena's skin was

by inch, each movement heavy with

became distinct in the hushed

heard," Serena finally broke the silence, "you're announcing

paused, "Who

"Vivian."

"Nosy as ever."

curled into a faint smile. As she suspected, Aaron was announcing his engagement to

had he insisted on her coming to the

Serena's words

an eyebrow.

the zipper

turned, looking at his chiseled features with

Cynthia Lynwood. Anyway, I'm

grabbed Serena's hand. "What

are you playing

told you I'm marrying Cynthia Lynwood? Didn't you

regained her composure. "Your bride could be anyone,

was about to speak, there was a knock