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

the thin fabric, felt like

She held her breath.

was equally intense. Serena's skin

by inch, each movement heavy with

became distinct in the hushed

Serena finally broke the silence, "you're announcing

paused, "Who told

"Vivian."

"Nosy as ever."

his voice, Serena's lips curled into a faint smile. As she suspected, Aaron

on her coming to the

Serena's words were

an eyebrow.

he spoke, the zipper was finally

looking at his chiseled

your engagement to Cynthia Lynwood. Anyway,

grabbed Serena's hand. "What

playing dumb, Mr.

grip on her hand. "Who told you I'm marrying Cynthia Lynwood? Didn't

her composure. "Your bride could be anyone, but it will

speak, there was a