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

Aaron,

suit, Aaron appeared like a prince, exuding an air

were bathed in the morning light, giving him an

long, confident strides, each step

today," Aaron remarked as he

flattery; it was

do you know it's considered bad luck for

what

other before the wedding means the couple

he wrapped his arm around Serena's waist, his warm breath brushing against her cheek, "That's just superstition. We will never

break free from Aaron's grip, but he held her even

Serena looked 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

nodded, "What's

Lynwood away because you had

Aaron's expression shifted.

reasons for sending Cynthia away. How had

knew her suspicions were

prepared for it, her heart

"So you knew..."