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

world, everything comes

line of people waiting to

to fight for every single thing I want to

competition, for example. All it took

that should have been mine was snatched away-just like

the icy glare she shot him. Each word hit like a blood- soaked accusation, leaving a painful ache in

heavy silence, he finally managed, "If you want first place, I'll

mind an orchid blooming on the edge of a

still don't get it. It

participate in the cultural exchange with Eldoria,

expression froze in

place

You've never had to struggle a day in your life. I'll

to do anything to the Chatham

as Gabrielle stops

as she expected. Serena released her grip on Cynthia. "I hope you'll keep your