NovelEnglishChapter 154 Serena was lost in her thoughts about finding a new apartment once her lease expired, and she didn't notice when Aaron appeared in front of her.
"Serena!" Aaron grabbed her wrist with such force it felt like he might crush it.
She winced in pain and looked up, only for her chin to be seized in a tight grip.
In the next moment, a coldness pressed against her lips, sharp as a dagger, piercing through Serena.
Her heart skipped a beat as she pushed Aaron with all her might.
But he was immovable, like a wall.
Desperate, she bit him hard.
The metallic taste of blood spread through her mouth.
Aaron seemed unfazed, his fierce kiss more terrifying than a flood, as if he wanted to swallow her whole.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtFinally, after what felt like an eternity, Aaron released her. His deep eyes, now tinged with an alarming shade of red, coldly stared at her.
"You're insane!" Serena wiped her mouth angrily and hurriedly opened the door, slipping inside.
She slammed the door shut.
Her heart pounded wildly.
She had known Aaron for years and had never seen such a frightening look in his eyes.
Worse than a man driven to madness.
After stpassed and she heard nothing from the other side, she cautiously peered through the peephole. The hallway was empty; Aaron was gone. Her entire body went limp as she slid down the door, relief washing over her.
Aaron was a man who did as he pleased.
In Alderburg, no one could rein him in.
The only way to cut ties with Aaron was to leave Alderburg altogether.
But who would risk crossing Aaron for her? A sorrowful smile tugged at Serena's lips.
She regretted ever getting involved with that madman.
Downstairs, Aaron stood staring up at the top floor.
The lights remained off, his expression growing darker under the moonlight.
He had cto surprise Serena with a Diamond Crown tonight.
Instead of giving her a surprise, he received one himself.
Samuel had returned with Serena.
And it was to confess his feelings for her.
Aaron clenched the box in his hand, the sting in his mouth a constant reminder that Serena truly didn't want him anymore.
After a shower, Serena finally felt composed.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe reached for her phone and opened William's contact.
Their previous conversations still lingered.
The last tthey talked, she had asked for William's help to leave Alderburg.
She couldn't bring herself to ask again.
Pushing aside her reservations, she sent William a message.
"How have you been?" William replied instantly: "No need for formalities between us. What do you need?"
His quick response sent a warm rush through her, and she got straight to the the point
When Serena explained she was looking for collectors interested in restoring antiques, William simply asked: "Can we video call?" Serena glanced down at her silk pajamas.
They were breathable and... rather revealing.
"Sure, givea moment." "Okay, callwhen you're ready." Serena slipped into her room and put on a jacket before grabbing her phone.
For sreason, she felt a flutter of nerves.
The video call connected quickly.
William's face appeared on the screen, warm and soothing like an candle in in the cold night, bringing light to serena's confused and anxious heart.
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