Rebirth Into My Second Chance

Chapter 287

"So, if I kill you, that should do it," Lily said, almost casually, as if discussing what to have for breakfast.

The situation had deteriorated into a standoff between three powerful factions.

Princess Harriet turned her gaze to me. "Claire Floyd, you have a choice to make. Is it Lily or the Goodwin sisters?"

Caught off guard, I raised two fingers in defiance. "Both. I refuse to choose."

Harriet smirked, lightly tapping a knife against Lily's cheek. "I'll give you one more chance. Choose wrong, and I'll carve a new smile into her face."

But Lily's fierce gaze locked onto mine, silently urging me to stand firm.

Here I was, a nobody, being forced to decide amidst these powerful forces. I chuckled derisively, gesturing around. "Princess Harriet, do you really think killing Lily and the Goodwin sisters will allow you to walk out of here alive? Silas and Garrett aren't exactly your fans, are they? They're here for you, not to play nice."

I kept my voice calm, hiding how much Lily meant to me.

then Max, who both watched with detached amusement. "Then let Lily

moved to strike, the soldiers suddenly released Kate, and together with her

show you, your plans aren't as foolproof as you thought. You're just a pawn, and your so-called allies don't give a

will never

dropped, Lily leaned in close, her voice a cold whisper. "Your mother slaughtered my parents. If they won't spare me, I certainly won't

hand moved swiftly, and Harriet's scream was

what had just happened. Max pulled me close, reassuringly.

up

knew you were coming yesterday Max explained. "She wanted me to play along with her plan. Killing Harriet wasn't enough; she wanted Harriet

nodded, the only thought echoing in my mind was Lily's revelation

real killers of

Lily showed

room," Lily commanded, snapping her fingers. Her peoplez efficiently cleaned up the mess, as if nothing had transpired. She then

"My brother asked me to, so

Max, who nodded solemnly before guiding me