Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 239

"Ahhhhh, who else is losing it? Serena is absolutely stunning when she goes full badass!"

"Seriously! I thought she was just going to be another pretty face when she showed up-like set decoration or something. Who knew she was this fierce?"

"Same! I totally thought the girl standing front and center was the real deal, but turns out Serena's the true star."

"Did no one notice? When Serena first appeared, she was all done up with heavy makeup, but later she switched to a more natural look—and honestly, she looked even better! How is that possible?"

"She really does look better with just a little makeup! Ugh, it's such a waste she's not acting professionally. She'd be a sensation."

"Please, can some director cast her already? I want to see her in a TV show or a movie-preferably as the 'most beautiful woman in the world.' That role was made for her!"

...

As chatter about Serena exploded online, the show shot to the top of the ratings for its time slot.

The moment the director saw those numbers, he was so overjoyed he nearly cried. He immediately called Serena.

for every winner, there's

She could barely stand it. Fighting the urge to hurl her phone

enough for every detail of Serena's commanding presence and radiant confidence

took a deep breath and tried to sound sweet, "It's getting late. Don't you think you should get

even glance away from the

slipped

before Aaron shot her a

beat. Quickly,

Aaron turn back to the

dislike me that much? If you do, maybe we should just... call off the engagement. I don't

his temples, trying to calm the pounding headache. "Don't overthink it. I said I'd marry you, and

on the TV, then softened her voice. "Then... why haven't you ever posted a photo of us together?

"It's a hassle."

eyes sparkled with sudden hope. "It's really not! I can

Aaron: "No need."

pressed her lips together, thinking quickly. Suddenly, her eyes lit up. "Then... what if we set matching profile pictures? That way, everyone will know that we're...

head and stared straight at