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.

you again, and I intend to keep that promise. Just make

"Regret what?" she challenged.

never seeing

"Don't worry, Mr. Vance. If I ever regret it, may you come to

and hearing her oath only

You said it, Serena. Victor, pull over!"

promptly stopped the

as

area, devoid of hotels or even people. She

immediately sped

behind passed her, leaving the

more.

but to walk back to the city. Gazing at the road swallowed by

first time Aaron had abandoned

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

fixed on Victor. "Do

"No, I just

"Then shut up!"