Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 232

"Why?"

"He's got a terrible temper. If you push him too far, he'll throw dirty water at you. So unless you have to, it's best not to provoke him."

Serena froze for a moment.

But in the end, she found herself back at the front steps of the old manor. She hesitated, then knocked on the door.

"Mr. Weatherly? My name is Serena. I know you're in there. I've come to ask for your help-I need you to represent me in court."

She didn't care if Giles inside could hear her or not; she pressed on, voice steady: "Please, help me. I know you never take cases for the money, but if you help me win, I'll agree to any terms you name."

Bang-

The door flew open.

A man stood before Serena-white-haired, but with a face younger than she expected.

She nearly jumped.

She started to back away, then realized this must be Giles himself.

down and

The words were clipped, each

then did Serena realize his voice was exactly the same as the old,

Weatherly, I

could finish, a voice called urgently from behind. The next instant, two strong arms

up astonished to see

she was too surprised to speak. Then she saw Giles, still holding a watering can, hurl a torrent of filthy water straight at

Mr. Grayson was instantly drenched, water streaming down his expensive

there, stunned, and then

sudden appearance had shielded her from the worst

up

to see Giles, and whatever he did to

hurting William? That was out of

owe my friend

Giles looked taken aback.

three years since he'd withdrawn from the world, countless people

had ever spoken

Serena, and moved to

with the spark of someone who refused to back

"You're the one asking

insisted, grabbing him