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.

forced her fear down and met the

were

voice was exactly the same as the

I really

Before Serena could finish, a voice called urgently from behind. The next instant, two strong arms yanked her aside, spinning her around and into the safe, solid warmth of someone's

to see William standing

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

Mr. Grayson was instantly drenched, water streaming down

stunned, and

douse her, but William's sudden appearance had shielded her from the worst

up inside

had come to see Giles, and whatever he did

That was out

owe my friend

Giles looked taken aback.

from the world, countless people had come knocking, begging him to take their

a single one had ever

Serena,

it, her eyes flashing with the spark of someone who refused to back down.

patience finally snapped. "You're the one asking me

grabbing