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

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

"William."

He paused. "Yes?"

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

morning light, her eyes bright with mischief.

smile bloomed

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

station, Rosa and Cynthia Lynwood

deep in

following her Behind them, the waiting audience caught sight

but suddenly

and the accusation was swiftly echoed

the entire studio reverberated with the chant, relentless and

smug satisfaction blooming in her

vicious online

reasons

at her until, finally, she resorted to her old

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