Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 138

Serena hesitated for a moment before finally getting into the car, glancing at Aaron who sat in the backseat. After tonight, they would never see each other again.

The car slowly started moving.

Inside, the silence was so intense you could hear a pin drop. No one spoke a word.

Victor, the driver, remained quiet because he knew Aaron's mood was far from pleasant. Even though Miss Sullivan had returned, it was hardly the outcome Mr. Vance desired.

Serena, sitting in the back, had no desire to speak with Aaron. She stared out the window, watching the beautiful town of Moonhaven fade away, replaced by the steel and concrete of the big city.

"It's late tonight," Aaron finally broke the silence, his deep, resonant voice filling the car. "You should stay at Rosewood Gardens."

"Mr. Vance, are you planning to back out?" Serena asked.

Aaron frowned slightly. "Is that how little you trust me?"

"How am I supposed to trust someone who goes back on a contract?" she

retorted, referring to the kidney exchange matter.

turned cold. "I promised I wouldn't see you again, and I intend to keep that promise. Just

"Regret what?" she challenged.

never seeing

before facing Aaron. "Don't worry, Mr. Vance. If

face darkened, and hearing her oath only seemed to deepen his

it, Serena.

stopped the

Aaron said coldly as the

realized she was in a desolate area, devoid of hotels or even people. She

immediately sped

following behind passed

more.

Serena had no choice but to walk back to the city. Gazing at

the first

car, Victor cast a worried glance back at the now-invisible Serena. "Mr. Vance, this area is deserted. It's

fixed on Victor. "Do

changed. "No, I

"Then shut up!"