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 to

Aaron, her expression shifting

like a

features were bathed in the morning light, giving

with long, confident strides, each step

as he

wasn't flattery; it was simply

smiled faintly, "Mr. Vance, do you know it's considered bad luck for the

"And what sort of

each other before the wedding means the couple is destined

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

Aaron's

for four years now. It's a big day, so I'll be civil. But you must answer me

"What's the

send Cynthia Lynwood away because

Aaron's expression shifted.

for sending Cynthia away. How had

Serena knew

prepared for it,

"So you knew..."