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 the fabric

felt like a brand, causing her cheeks to

She held her breath.

was equally intense. Serena's skin was as white

inch by inch,

breathing became distinct

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

paused, "Who told

"Vivian."

"Nosy as ever."

curled into a faint smile. As she suspected,

he insisted on her coming to the celebration? To

Serena's words were

raised an eyebrow.

he spoke, the zipper

at his chiseled features with a

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

hand. "What

you playing dumb,

marrying Cynthia Lynwood? Didn't you think, even for a moment,

only for a few seconds. She swiftly regained her composure. "Your bride could be anyone, but it will never be me."

about to speak, there was a