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,

phone, her feed overflowing with glowing praise for Serena. She could barely stand it. Fighting the urge to hurl her phone across the

was enormous-big enough for every detail of Serena's commanding presence and radiant

and tried to sound sweet, "It's getting late. Don't you think you should get some

glance

moved behind him and slipped her arms around his neck.

didn't get to finish before Aaron shot her a cold

a beat. Quickly, she

Aaron turn back

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

to his temples, trying to calm the pounding headache. "Don't overthink it.

finally relaxed a little. She glanced at Serena on the TV, then softened her voice. "Then...

"It's a hassle."

eyes sparkled with sudden hope. "It's really

Aaron: "No need."

what if we set matching profile

head and stared straight