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

everything comes easy.

waiting to hand it over. But

fight for every single thing I want

All it took

have been mine was snatched away-just

word hit like a blood-

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

heartbreakingly fragile. It was the kind of smile that called to mind an

get

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

expression froze

place wasn't about reputation, but

to struggle a day in your life. I'll just

not going to do anything to the Chatham

Gabrielle stops causing

grip on Cynthia. "I hope you'll keep your word,