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

comes easy. Friends, opportunities-if you

of people waiting

have to fight for every

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

been mine was snatched away-just like

shot him. Each word hit like a blood- soaked accusation,

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

out a laugh—breathtaking, but heartbreakingly fragile. It was the kind of smile that called to mind an orchid blooming on the edge of a cliff, beautiful and perilous,

get it.

to participate in the cultural exchange with Eldoria, the chance to see antiques

expression froze in

it—Serena's obsession with first place wasn't about

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 deal

face darkened. "I'm not going to do anything

Gabrielle stops causing trouble at

Serena released her grip on Cynthia. "I hope