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

world, everything comes easy. Friends, opportunities-if you

people waiting to hand it over.

have to fight for every single thing I

All it took was a few calls from

place that should have been mine was snatched away-just

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

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

to mind an orchid blooming on the

get it.

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

expression froze

that was it—Serena's obsession with first place wasn't about reputation, but about

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

going to do anything

stops causing

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