Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 79

"All along..."

As soon as Aaron began to speak, the room fell silent once more. Every eye was fixed on him.

Aaron was not only born into privilege but also possessed striking looks and a commanding presence. It was nearly impossible to look away from him, especially when he was about to announce something as monumental as his marriage.

"There have been countless speculations about my romantic life. To put a stop to the tabloids' endless gossip, today I've decided to..."

"Aaron..." A soft voice interrupted, laced with vulnerability.

and a wave of surprise rippled through them. Cynthia's arrival at such a critical moment made the atmosphere suddenly

watched his hand slip away, a faint smile playing on her lips. She had long

Cynthia, Aaron's eyes were stormy, though his face remained impassive. "Why did you bring Cynthia here?" he asked Vivian, who had

I knew you were going

told you to..." Aaron began, but Cynthia quickly interrupted, her breath catching painfully. Her face flushed as she continued,

attending the

of distress. This irked Vivian.

composure. Serena set down her fork and elegantly dabbed her lips with a napkin. "One can't speak on an empty stomach," she quipped, smiling. "Mr. Vance, weren't you about to