Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 117

Waiting is the hardest part.

But finally, the day of the wedding had arrived.

Serena wasn't eagerly anticipating the wedding with Aaron. She was counting down to the moment after the ceremony when William had promised to help her leave Alderburg.

By five in the morning, Serena found herself whisked away to the hotel, sitting in the makeup room.

She felt like a Christmas tree, allowing the staff to decorate her as they saw fit.

Her eyes held no expectation, and her expression was as still as a pond, causing the staff to tread lightly around her.

At eight-thirty, with the help of the staff, Serena finally donned her wedding gown.

It was a custom piece from a high-end designer, said to be worth millions.

The surrounding staff looked on with envy.

But within Serena, there was no ripple of emotion.

Aaron had plenty of money; what he lacked was time. So he gave her the money and spent his time with Cynthia Lynwood.

"Mr. Vance."

her brought

see Aaron, her expression shifting

bespoke Italian suit, Aaron appeared like a prince, exuding an air of noble

in the morning light, giving him an intense

confident strides, each

look stunning today," Aaron remarked as he stopped in front of

wasn't flattery; it

considered bad

what sort of bad

means the couple is destined to part,"

of discomfort crossed Aaron's face, but he wrapped his arm around Serena's waist, his warm breath brushing

tried to break free from Aaron's grip, but he

up into Aaron's deep eyes, "Aaron, we've known each other for four years now. It's a big day, so I'll be civil. But you must answer

nodded, "What's

Cynthia Lynwood away because you

Aaron's expression shifted.

sending Cynthia away. How had Serena figured it

knew her

though she was prepared for it, her heart

"So you knew..."