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.

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

"Regret what?" she challenged.

seeing

a deep breath before facing Aaron. "Don't worry, Mr. Vance. If I ever

face darkened, and hearing her oath only seemed to deepen

said it, Serena. Victor,

promptly stopped

as the car came to

out, Serena realized she was in a desolate area, devoid of hotels

immediately

behind passed

more.

a phone, Serena had no choice but to walk back to the city. Gazing at the road swallowed by darkness, she

wasn't the first time

now-invisible Serena. "Mr. Vance, this area is deserted. It's hardly safe for Miss Sullivan to be alone out

dark eyes fixed on Victor. "Do

changed. "No,

"Then shut up!"