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."

voice behind her brought Serena back

to see Aaron, her expression

suit, Aaron appeared like a prince, exuding an air of

bathed in the morning light, giving him

confident strides, each step resonating in the hearts of

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

wasn't flattery; it was simply the

do you know it's considered bad luck for the groom to see the bride before

what sort of bad luck is

other before the wedding means the couple is destined to part," Serena

flicker of discomfort crossed Aaron's face, but he wrapped his arm around Serena's waist, his warm breath brushing against her cheek, "That's just superstition. We will

to break free from Aaron's

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

Cynthia Lynwood away because you had

Aaron's expression shifted.

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

knew

was prepared for it, her heart still

"So you knew..."