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.

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

fabric, felt like a brand, causing

She held her breath.

was equally intense. Serena's skin

closed inch by inch, each movement

distinct in the hushed

broke the silence, "you're

paused, "Who

"Vivian."

"Nosy as ever."

in his voice, Serena's lips curled into a faint smile. As she suspected, Aaron was announcing his engagement to Cynthia

had he insisted on her coming to the

words were

an eyebrow. "Congratulate

spoke, the zipper

at his chiseled features with

on your engagement to Cynthia Lynwood. Anyway, I'm heading

"What are you talking

are you playing

I'm marrying Cynthia Lynwood? Didn't you think, even for a moment, that the

eyes flickered with surprise, but only for a few seconds. She swiftly regained her composure. "Your bride could be anyone, but it will never be me." Aaron grew increasingly

about to speak, there was a