Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 238

Serena's cheeks flushed bright red. "I'm not stupid!" she retorted, her voice sharp with indignation.

With that, she spun on her heel and marched out of the living room, heading for the backyard.

William watched her slender silhouette disappear, a faint smile tugging at his lips, though a shadow of melancholy flickered in his eyes.

He still hadn't figured out how or when-to tell Serena about the marriage license. If he told her now, she'd probably choose divorce without a second thought. And that was the last thing he wanted.

Serena, ever deft with her hands, set to work in the backyard. In no time, she had trimmed and tidied up Giles's garden, transforming it into a neat, inviting space.

Giles stood by, arms folded and expression stern, but a flash of appreciation softened his gaze as he surveyed the results.

"I've finally got a lead on the case," he announced. "You two, come here for a moment."

"No rush," William replied, glancing at his watch. "It's almost eight, and none of us have had dinner. I'll have Finn bring something over."

Giles was used to William's take-charge attitude and didn't object.

to Serena. "Serena,

premieres today,

in confusion. "You mean

"That's the one."

Serena had no idea when the show would air. After filming

lips curled with a resigned smile. Pulling out his phone, he

watching from the side, let out a

a puzzled look while William,

loaded, William tucked his phone away.

Giles snorted again, unimpressed.

TV. "Let's watch it together, Serena. It's your television debut, after

She wondered what she'd look like on screen. Weren't people always saying TV made you

arrived yet, so the three of them gathered in front

past eight, the show

on Serena's image in the opening shot. Even though she was just part of the background, standing at the far end of the lineup with dramatic makeup, her beauty

He'd never cared much for antiques. William, on the other hand,