Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 275

Chapter 276

The mood in the private room had finally lightened up.

A little over two hours later, the three of them went their separate ways.

William had offered to give Serena a ride home, but she turned him down.

William didn't seem bothered by Gabrielle's teasing, but Serena couldn't quite brush it off. Not that she could explain exactly what, or why, it bothered her so much.

When Serena reached her apartment building, she stopped short. Aaron was sitting on the ground right by the entrance, looking nothing like his usual composed self.

The sharp scent of alcohol hung in the air around him. Several empty beer bottles were scattered at his feet.

His white shirt sleeves were rolled up high, revealing his strong, tan forearms.

He must have heard her approaching. Aaron turned his head, fixing her with a cold, steely gaze that looked almost glacial. When he spoke, his words were edged with frost.

decided to come

brow creased

up with Aaron tonight. Without a word, she turned and pressed the

she was

blocked the elevator doors, his striking

He looked both drunk and painfully sober at

what do you want

endless back-and-forth was

drunk as he

wished he were at least then he wouldn't have to see the

he hesitated, but then the words spilled out. "Whatever

you honestly think this is fun? The moment I left Alderburg, I

to you. But she's better now. I don't need to keep flying to Faircrest to

him like he

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