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.

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

in the golden morning light, her eyes bright with mischief. His own gaze softened,

smile bloomed

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

and Cynthia Lynwood were already

deep

up the moment Serena walked in, their eyes following her Behind them, the waiting audience caught sight of Serena. One by one, expressions of

knew who started it, but suddenly someone shouted,

shame!" and the accusation was

the entire studio reverberated with the chant, relentless and in

Lynwood listened, a smug satisfaction

last show aired, she'd found herself on the receiving end of vicious online attacks. Panic

for reasons she

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

seemed to faze him. It was only when Serena's name was dragged through the mud that he actually scowled, his face