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."

the entrance.

a few steps, a thought

"William."

He paused. "Yes?"

And if it is, can you give me a heads-up next time so I get in

her-standing there in the golden morning light, her eyes bright with mischief. His

smile bloomed

sunlight catching in her hair, and then turned back toward the studio, walking forward with

the TV station, Rosa and Cynthia Lynwood

deep in conversation

them, the waiting audience caught

started it, but suddenly someone

and the accusation was

studio reverberated with the chant, relentless and

listened, a smug satisfaction blooming in

the receiving end of vicious online attacks. Panic had

reasons

come back to the hotel. Anxiety gnawed at her until, finally, she resorted

seeing Cynthia being attacked hardly seemed to faze him. It was only