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.

had no way out, absolutely

she'd been the perfect, obedient child-the one everyone had

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

light in her dull, dreary

rebellious nature were everything

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

the case, she had

...

others tossed in bed, Zack lay awake, unable to

had been staying at Angela's place for

as ever. At that moment, Zack was on the balcony, holding a kwas cup of warm

and was starving, yet

was the first time in over 20 years he'd ever

still up?" Angela's gentle

a weak smile. "What about you, Angie?

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

a deep sigh. "My luck has been terrible recently. I've been playing with fire for years, only to be taken out by a

he thought of Amber's tearful face, he wished he could