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?"

she forced back

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

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

for every

took was a few calls from you,

have been

flinched under the icy glare she shot him. Each word hit like a blood- soaked accusation, leaving a

heavy silence, he finally managed, "If you

to mind an orchid blooming on the edge of

don't get it.

was the chance to participate in the cultural exchange with

froze

place wasn't

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

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

as Gabrielle stops causing trouble

expected. Serena released her grip on Cynthia. "I hope you'll keep your word, Mr.