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.

her fear down and met the sharp, dark gaze.

The words were

was exactly the same as the old, gruff one

Weatherly, I

voice called urgently from behind. The next instant, two strong arms yanked her aside, spinning her around

looked up astonished to

saw Giles, still holding a watering can, hurl a torrent of filthy water straight

splash, the impeccably dressed Mr. Grayson was

there, stunned, and

to douse her, but William's sudden appearance had

welled up inside

come to see Giles, and whatever he did to her, she could

William? That was out of the

you owe

Giles looked taken aback.

countless people had come knocking,

not a single one had ever spoken to him

Serena, and moved to

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

"You're the one asking

hurt an innocent person. You should apologize," Serena insisted, grabbing him by the