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

were clipped, each consonant

was exactly the same

Weatherly, I really

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

looked up astonished to

Giles, still holding a watering can, hurl a torrent of

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

and then the truth

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

welled up inside

to see Giles, and whatever

That was out

you owe my

Giles looked taken aback.

years since he'd withdrawn from the world, countless people had come knocking, begging him to take

one had ever spoken to him

his surprise, ignored Serena, and moved

flashing with the spark of someone who refused to back down.

patience finally snapped. "You're the

Serena insisted, grabbing