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?"

but she forced back the

world, everything comes

of people waiting to hand it

for every single thing

it took was a few calls from you, and

place that should have been

under the icy glare she shot him. Each word hit like a blood- soaked accusation, leaving a painful ache in his

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

that called to mind an

still don't get it. It was

in the cultural exchange with Eldoria, the chance

froze

place wasn't about reputation, but about

said, taking a steadying breath. "Why am I even explaining 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 have a deal

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

Gabrielle stops

grip on