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.

and met the sharp, dark gaze.

words were clipped, each

was exactly the same as the old, gruff one she'd

I really

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

to

Giles, still holding a

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

and then the truth

but William's sudden appearance had shielded

welled up

see Giles, and whatever he did to

hurting William? That was out of the

Weatherly, you owe my friend

Giles looked taken aback.

the world, countless people

one had ever spoken to him

quickly masked his surprise, ignored Serena, and moved

eyes flashing with the spark of someone

"You're the one

Serena insisted, grabbing him by