Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 268

"This..."

"Well, actually..."

No one dared meet William's eyes. Heads remained bowed, the silence thick.

William's voice was calm but carried an unmistakable authority. "I understand- you're all here chasing stories, just trying to make a living. But Miss Sullivan isn't a celebrity; there's nothing juicy to dig up about her. Now, I do have plenty of gossip about real stars. If you're interested, my assistant can take you somewhere private to talk."

Instantly, the reporters perked up, their eyes lighting up with anticipation.

In a flurry, they followed Finn out of the lobby.

Serena watched as the crowd of journalists disappeared almost as quickly as they'd arrived, genuine surprise flickering in her gaze.

"They... just left?"

William smiled at her, a hint of gentle amusement in his eyes. "Given the choice between offending the Grayson family and getting their hands on some blockbuster celebrity gossip, it's not a difficult decision. These people aren't fools -they'll always do what's best for themselves."

Serena turned to him, gratitude softening her features. "Thank you."

entrance. "You'd better

the television studio. After a few steps, a thought struck her, and she spun around

"William."

He paused. "Yes?"

sparkling. "Is the gossip Finn's sharing even real? And if it is, can you give me a

her eyes bright with mischief. His own

smile bloomed even

in her hair, and then turned back toward the studio,

station, Rosa and Cynthia Lynwood were

deep in

in, their eyes following her Behind them, the waiting audience caught sight of Serena. One by

started it, but suddenly someone shouted, "Serena,

the accusation was swiftly

the entire studio reverberated with the chant, relentless

listened, a smug satisfaction blooming in her

end of vicious online attacks. Panic had set

for reasons

her call, Aaron hadn't come back to the hotel. Anxiety gnawed at her until, finally, she resorted to

seeing Cynthia being attacked hardly seemed to faze him. It was only when Serena's name was dragged through the mud that he actually