Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 227

In the legal circles of the Republic of Valeria, there's a saying: in Alderburg, you turn to Julia Lawrence; in Northspire, you call on Nestor Leighton.

Lawrence, of course, refers to Julia Lawrence of Alderburg, while the "Leighton" in question is none other than the man standing before her now-Nestor Leighton, Northspire's most renowned attorney.

Both Julia and Nestor are legends among the new generation of lawyers, undefeated in the courtroom.

Especially Nestor Leighton.

There's an old joke: if you go up against Leighton-even when you have the law on your side you'll still come out battered and bruised.

So, word travels fast. Whenever people hear that Nestor Leighton is representing the other side, they know better than to bother fighting. Whoever doesn't have him on their team is almost guaranteed to lose.

Director Thomas had mentioned to her before that Penelope planned to take her to court to reclaim the antiques. He'd reassured her, saying as long as Penelope didn't hire one of the top lawyers, there was absolutely nothing to worry about.

Famous last words.

Not only had Penelope managed to hire a top lawyer-she'd secured the very best.

Serena looked up at the strikingly handsome man before her. "May I ask you a question?"

of hostility. It was hard to imagine anyone associating

she

offered a diplomatic smile. "I'm afraid I

tone cooled. "Is it someone I

said, "You... probably

flashed through Serena's mind, her heart

as if nothing was amiss. "Miss Sullivan, I'm

his

ease.

this? Just a few days ago, Aaron had told

had the clout to bring in someone on

he'd teamed up

She slammed the door shut,

raised an eyebrow at the door's abrupt closure, then calmly slid the summons through the

duty; the

stood frozen for a long moment, trembling before she finally regained control. She stared at the door, her

She'd already stepped aside and