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.

she forced her fear down and met

were clipped,

the same as the old, gruff one she'd heard

Weatherly, I really

instant, two strong arms yanked her aside, spinning her

astonished to

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

loud splash, the impeccably dressed Mr. Grayson was instantly drenched, water streaming down his

and then

but William's sudden appearance

welled up inside

had come to see Giles, and whatever he

That was out of

owe my friend

Giles looked taken aback.

from the world, countless people had come knocking, begging

not a single one had ever spoken to

his surprise, ignored Serena, and moved

it, her eyes flashing with the spark of someone who

snapped. "You're the

insisted, grabbing him by the