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.

a hand

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

She held her breath.

her, Aaron's gaze was equally intense. Serena's skin was as

by inch, each movement

became distinct in the hushed

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

paused, "Who told

"Vivian."

"Nosy as ever."

his voice, Serena's lips curled into a faint smile.

on her coming to the celebration? To

words were

raised an eyebrow.

zipper was finally

turned, looking at his chiseled features with a slight

engagement to Cynthia Lynwood. Anyway,

"What are you talking

you playing dumb, Mr.

tightened his grip on her hand. "Who told you I'm marrying Cynthia Lynwood?

flickered with surprise, but only for a few seconds. She swiftly regained her composure. "Your bride could be anyone, but it will

about to speak, there was a knock

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