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

your world, everything comes easy.

waiting to hand it over. But in

for every single thing I

it took was a few calls from you,

should have been mine was snatched away-just like

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

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

of smile that called to mind an orchid blooming on the

don't get

What I wanted was the chance to participate in the cultural exchange with Eldoria, the chance to see antiques I've never

froze

first place

struggle a day in your life. I'll just ask one more time: Cynthia Lynwood for the Chatham family-do we have

darkened. "I'm not going to do

as Gabrielle stops causing

her grip on Cynthia. "I