Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 300

"Elena, I'm scared. What if things don't go as we planned? I'm really afraid..."

The moment Amber got into the car, her fear immediately showed on her face. Her shoulders shook, and her face was ghostly pale as if she was tormented by inner demons.

"What are you afraid of? What's done is done, and what was meant to happen has happened. If you like him, then just pursue him," Elena said coldly as she drove, her tone hinting at impatience.

If only Elena had known Amber was so timid, she'd never have chosen the latter.

Amber's face fell. "B-but..."

"No buts." Elena suppressed her growing frustration before continuing slowly, "Amber, your performance over these next two days will determine whether she can secure her position. You got that?"

The color drained from Amber's face completely. She understood exactly what Elena meant.

When they had planned this from the start, that had been the exact arrangement. But now that things had unfolded this way, she suddenly felt extremely uneasy, as if everything would veer off its intended path.

Her eyes filled with tears, and one tear escaped.

no way out,

been the perfect, obedient child-the

always eluded her. Her parents cared little for her feelings, using her only as a means to boost their image, forcing her to acquire every skill and squeezing out the last vestiges

of light in her dull, dreary

attitude, and rebellious nature

self when she was with him. With him by her side,

couldn't lose him. Since that was the case, she had

...

by nightmares and others tossed in bed, Zack lay awake, unable

at Angela's place for the

the sky, yet the night remained as enchanting as ever. At that moment, Zack was on the balcony, holding a kwas

hadn't eaten all day and was starving, yet he

in over

you still up?" Angela's gentle voice

about you, Angie? Is something the matter? Does

at him in irritation. Even at a time like this, he could

out a deep sigh. "My luck has been terrible recently. I've been playing with fire

time he thought of Amber's tearful face, he