Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 234

Serena froze, stunned. "What... what did you just say?"

"You really didn't know?" William studied the confusion written all over Serena's face and sighed, unable to tell if he should be relieved or worried. Still, he explained, “Last time, the only reason Penelope agreed to return the stolen antique was because Aaron went to Northspire himself and warned her."

It felt like someone had punched Serena right in the chest.

So it really was Aaron helping her all along?

But almost immediately, a bitter, mocking smile curled on her lips.

"Doesn't that just prove it? Penelope only dared to sue me this time because Aaron told her to."

William narrowed his eyes. "What makes you think Aaron's behind this?"

It didn't make sense to him-why would Aaron do such a thing?

"Do you know who Penelope hired as her lawyer?"

William shook his head.

"Nestor Leighton." Serena lifted her chin and tried to smile, letting the wind toss her hair around a perfect match for the turmoil churning inside her.

William's brow furrowed.

but his rates had soared over the years. These days, only a

one

why would he do this to

shaky breath, fighting to steady herself. "He wants to prove to

glanced toward the entrance. "So, you want to ask

nodded, though her eyes

“But..... that's impossible now."

that bridge with Giles-though, in truth, he was

necessarily." A sly smile tugged at William's lips, his eyes narrowing in a way that almost hid the

puzzled. "What

"You want Giles to defend you,

"Yes."

right. Leave it

completely

faint pit of anxiety opened in her

home first," William cut her off, his smile gentle, his tone warm-

couldn't help feeling uneasy.

on," he said, still calm, but