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."

brought Serena back

turned to see Aaron, her expression shifting

appeared like a prince, exuding an

were bathed in the morning light, giving him

confident strides, each

Aaron remarked as he stopped in front of

it was

know it's considered bad

raised an eyebrow, "And what

other before the wedding means the couple is destined

Serena's waist, his warm breath brushing against her cheek, "That's

tried to break free from Aaron's grip,

each other for four years now. It's a big day, so I'll be civil. But you

nodded, "What's the

Cynthia Lynwood away because you

Aaron's expression shifted.

reasons for sending Cynthia away. How

knew

was prepared for it, her

"So you knew..."