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,

The words were clipped, each consonant

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

Weatherly, I really

The next instant, two strong arms yanked her aside, spinning her around and into the safe, solid warmth of someone's

to see

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

Grayson was instantly

there, stunned, and then the

sudden appearance had shielded her from the worst of

up inside

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

was

you owe my friend an

Giles looked taken aback.

the world, countless people had come knocking,

not a single one had

ignored Serena, and moved

flashing with the spark of someone who refused

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

person. You should apologize," Serena insisted, grabbing him by the collar, her