Rewriting My Fate (Eliza) novel Chapter 23

Margot's unexpected entrance turned the whole ballroom upside down. Guests screamed and scattered in every direction, panic etched on their faces. Eliza stood there, eyes wide with disbelief, and shouted, “Margot, you’ve already broken the law. Escaping prison only makes it worse. Put the knife down!”

Margot seemed lost in her own world, inching closer to Eliza with each step, mumbling, “It’s all your fault. You’re the reason I ended up in that hellhole. Today’s the day you pay!” Her eyes burned with such intense hatred, it was as if she wanted to swallow Eliza whole.

The Newell family was just as stunned by this sudden chaos. As Margot raised the knife, poised to attack Eliza, a figure darted forward. Without a second thought, Aiden jumped in front of Eliza, yelling, “Margot, don’t hurt her!”

A wild glint flashed in Margot’s eyes, and without missing a beat, she drove the knife into Aiden’s chest.

“Aiden!” Eliza cried, her voice filled with horror.

Margot was too far gone, lifting the knife again to aim at Eliza. In the nick of time, the Newells sprang into action. Greg dashed forward, throwing himself between Margot and Eliza, shouting, “Margot, you’re out of your mind! Stop this madness!”

Driven by rage, Margot ignored his pleas and lunged at Greg, stabbing him in the stomach. Blood quickly soaked his shirt, but he bit back the pain, determined to protect Eliza.

Thea screamed, but without hesitation, she rushed to hold Margot back. “Margot, what are you doing? She’s your sister!” She cried, her voice a mix of pain and desperation.