Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 76

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.

The next moment, a hand rested on her shoulder, holding the fabric

felt like a brand, causing

She held her breath.

Aaron's gaze was equally intense. Serena's skin was as white

closed inch by inch, each movement heavy

became distinct

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

paused, "Who

"Vivian."

"Nosy as ever."

lips curled into a faint

her coming to the celebration? To

Serena's words

an

the zipper was finally

chiseled features with a

to Cynthia Lynwood.

"What are

playing dumb,

you I'm marrying Cynthia Lynwood? Didn't you think,

for a few seconds. She swiftly regained her composure. "Your bride could

as he was about to speak, there was a knock on

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