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?"

but she forced back the

everything comes easy.

always a line of people waiting to hand

to fight for every

competition, for example. All it took was a few calls from

been

the icy glare she shot him. Each word hit like a blood-

"If you want first place, I'll organize another competition

but heartbreakingly fragile. It was the kind of smile that called to mind an orchid blooming on

still don't get it. It

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

froze in

first place wasn't about reputation,

this to you? You've never had to struggle a day in your life. I'll just ask one more time: Cynthia Lynwood for the Chatham family-do we have a

going to do

Gabrielle stops

expected. Serena released her grip on Cynthia. "I