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.

heart skipped a beat. The next moment, a hand rested on her shoulder, holding

thin fabric, felt like a brand, causing her cheeks to

She held her breath.

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

inch, each movement

breathing became distinct in the

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 was announcing his

her coming to

words

an eyebrow. "Congratulate

the zipper

chiseled features

engagement to Cynthia Lynwood.

Serena's hand. "What are you

playing

on her hand. "Who told you I'm marrying Cynthia Lynwood? Didn't you think, even for a moment, that the bride could

regained her composure. "Your bride could be anyone, but it will never be

was about to speak, there was