Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 274

Chapter 275

Three days later.

A French restaurant.

Gabrielle had just taken her seat when she spotted William being led in by a staff member. Her eyes widened in surprise.

William seemed equally taken aback when he saw Gabrielle, though he quickly composed himself and offered a warm, courteous smile. "Hello, Miss Chatham."

Gabrielle's lips twitched with awkwardness. "Um... Mr. Grayson, what brings you here?"

"Serena invited me to dinner, so here I am. And you, Miss Chatham?"

Gabrielle pressed her lips together, uncertain how to answer.

She was only here because Serena had asked her out for a meal as well. The last thing she'd expected was to be dining with William.

How did she get so lucky-or unlucky?

Thankfully, just a few minutes later, Serena appeared in the doorway, and the awkward tension in the private room finally eased.

you're finally here!" Gabrielle jumped up and clung to

no desire to face William on her

made her nervous. And maybe it was just her imagination, but he didn't seem especially pleased

to play

shot Serena

smile.

been the one who had smoothed things over

just felt... odd. So

toward Gabrielle and William. William slid his menu back to Serena. "Ladies first. Please, go ahead." Serena hesitated,

from the side, pressed her

and started to order,

chin in her hands, watching

William was handsome-so much

the way he scrolled

so that event

menu on the tablet was a pleasure to behold. His slender finger glided across the screen with the elegance of a pianist

Chatham, is there a reason you keep staring at me?"

I just think you and our Serena would make a perfect couple. You're both so

when he looked up again, his smile was mild

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