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.

fear down and met the sharp, dark

out!" The words were clipped,

Serena realize his voice was exactly the same

Weatherly, I really

from behind. The next instant, two strong arms yanked her aside, spinning her around and into the safe, solid

astonished to see William standing

Giles, still holding a

the impeccably dressed Mr. Grayson

stood there, stunned, and

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

up

had come to see Giles, and whatever

That was out of the

Weatherly, you owe my friend

Giles looked taken aback.

world, countless people had come knocking, begging him

had

ignored Serena, and moved to

blocked it, her eyes flashing with the spark of someone who

snapped. "You're the one asking me

apologize," Serena insisted, grabbing him