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."

behind her brought Serena back to

see Aaron, her expression

Italian suit, Aaron appeared like

features were bathed in the

with long, confident strides, each step resonating in the

as he stopped in front

wasn't flattery; it was simply

it's considered bad luck for the groom to see

"And what sort of bad luck

wedding means the couple is destined to

but he wrapped his arm around Serena's waist, his

Aaron's grip,

Serena looked up into Aaron's deep eyes, "Aaron, we've known each other for four years now. It's a

nodded, "What's

send Cynthia Lynwood away because you had ulterior

Aaron's expression shifted.

have personal reasons for sending Cynthia away. How had Serena

silence, Serena knew her suspicions were

she was prepared for it, her heart

"So you knew..."