Chapter 347
Chapter 347:
“If all you care about is making sure Elyse takes first place, then fine,” Kristine said, keeping her voice level. “Leave Danica and her family out of this, and I’ll come back for the reshoot p>
Colton’s expression shifted into something almost amused. “And why would I agree to that p>
Kristine fell silent. She had no answer. He had never truly taken her words seriously when they were together — and with nothing left connecting them now, there was even less reason he would start.
Her eyes landed on a fruit knife resting on the table.
Her jaw tightened. Before anyone could react, she snatched it up and closed the distance in one swift movement, pressing the blade against Elyse’s throat.
Elyse sucked in a sharp breath, panic rushing through her. “Kristine p>
“Kristine!” Colton’s voice cracked with fury as he surged forward. “What are you doing p>
The alarm in his eyes gave Kristine a sense of control. She kept the knife in place, her voice firm and unwavering. “Is this reason enough? Back off Danica’s family — or I swear I won’t stop here p>
Elyse’s face crumpled as tears streamed down her cheeks. “Colton, please! Help me — I don’t want to die p>
𝗪e𝗲𝘬l𝘺 r𝘦𝘭eаs𝗲ѕ 𝗈𝗻
Colton’s frustration boiled over. “You know this is a crime. Are you really going to destroy your life for someone else p>
Kristine’s eyes grew red as she fought to keep herself from crying. “You know, in your world, everything just falls into place. Friends line up for you without effort, and you never have to fight to keep what you have. People bend over backward just to make you happy. But me? I have to claw my way through every single day. Just like this competition — you can sweep in and take my win with a single phone call p>
Her words seemed to hit a nerve. Colton looked rattled by the anger burning in her stare.
The silence stretched before he finally spoke. “If winning means that much to you, I’ll set up another show. You can have first place there p>
A bitter laugh escaped Kristine. Her smile was dazzling and fragile all at once — like a wildflower blooming on the edge of a cliff, beautiful and moments from being crushed. “You still don’t understand. This was never about a trophy. What matters is the chance to go to Evira for the artifact exchange. I want to see pieces of history I’ve only ever dreamed about p>
Colton went still. So her obsession with winning had nothing to do with attention. She had been doing it for the antiques.
“Never mind,” Kristine said, drawing in a sharp breath. “Why am I even explaining myself to someone who has never had to fight for anything? You were born with everything handed to you.” She held his gaze. “So tell me — are you going to leave the Jacksons alone, or not p>
Colton’s expression hardened. “The Jacksons will stay untouched, as long as Danica keeps herself far away from the police p>