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."

nodded toward the entrance. "You'd

After a few steps, a thought struck her, and she spun around to

"William."

He paused. "Yes?"

sparkling. "Is the gossip Finn's sharing even real? And if it is, can you give me a heads-up next time so

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

bloomed

then turned back toward the studio, walking forward with unwavering

Rosa and Cynthia Lynwood

were deep in

their eyes following her Behind them, the waiting audience caught sight of Serena. One by one, expressions of disdain flickered

it, but suddenly someone shouted,

accusation was swiftly

the entire studio reverberated with the chant, relentless and in

Lynwood listened, a smug satisfaction blooming in her

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for reasons she

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

attacked hardly seemed to faze him. It was only