Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 300

Now, there was nothing left between them-Aaron had even less reason to listen to her.

Serena's gaze darted to the fruit knife lying on the table.

She gritted her teeth, snatched up the knife, and pressed it sharply against Cynthia Lynwood's throat.

Cynthia's breath caught in her chest-the sensation was all too familiar.

"Serena..." she whispered, fear trembling in her voice.

"Serena!" Aaron's face was tight with worry. "What are you doing?"

Seeing the concern in Aaron's eyes, Serena, oddly enough, calmed herself. The blade hovered just at Cynthia's neck as she spoke in a cold, steady tone. "Is this reason enough? Leave the Chatham family alone, or—"

Tears began streaming down Cynthia's cheeks. "Aaron, please help me! I don't want to die..."

Aaron's frustration boiled over. "Serena, do you even realize what you're doing? This is a crime. Is it really worth it for someone who's basically a stranger?"

eyes reddened, but she forced back the

everything comes

waiting to hand it

every single thing I

competition, for example. All it took was a few

been mine was snatched

flinched under the icy glare she shot him. Each word hit like a blood- soaked accusation,

heavy silence, he finally managed, "If you want first place, I'll organize another competition just for

mind an orchid blooming on the

get it.

wanted was the chance to participate in the cultural exchange with Eldoria, the

froze

obsession with first place wasn't about reputation, but about the

"Why am I even explaining this to you? You've never had to struggle a day in your life. I'll just

to do

as Gabrielle stops causing

expected. Serena released her grip on