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."

respectful voice behind her brought Serena back to the

Aaron,

like a prince,

bathed in the morning light, giving

confident strides, each step

look stunning today," Aaron remarked as he stopped

flattery; it

you know it's considered bad

raised an eyebrow, "And what sort of bad luck

means the couple is destined

crossed Aaron's face, but he wrapped his arm around Serena's waist, his warm breath brushing against her cheek, "That's

Aaron's

four years now. It's a

"What's

Lynwood away because

Aaron's expression shifted.

have personal reasons for sending Cynthia away. How had Serena figured it

knew her suspicions

though she was prepared for

"So you knew..."