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?"

reddened, but she forced back

world, everything comes easy. Friends,

there's always a line of people waiting to hand it over. But

every single thing

the competition, for example. All it took was a

been mine was snatched away-just

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

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

called to mind an orchid blooming on the edge of a cliff, beautiful and perilous, ready to shatter at any

still don't get it.

first. What I wanted was the chance to participate in the cultural exchange with Eldoria, the chance to see antiques

froze

first place wasn't about reputation, but about the

a

darkened. "I'm not going to do anything to the Chatham

stops causing

as she expected. Serena released her grip on Cynthia. "I hope