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 met the

The words were clipped,

voice was exactly the same as the old, gruff one

I really

behind. The next instant, two strong arms yanked her aside, spinning

astonished to see William standing

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

splash, the impeccably dressed Mr. Grayson was instantly drenched, water

there, stunned, and then the

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

welled up

see Giles, and whatever he did to her,

hurting William? That was out

you owe my friend

Giles looked taken aback.

withdrawn from the world, countless

one had ever spoken to him

Serena, and moved to

of someone who refused to back down. "Apologize,"

the

an innocent person. You should apologize," Serena insisted, grabbing him by the collar, her tone unyielding. "Now say