Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown

Chapter 282

Chapter 284

She allowed herself a small smile and followed the others into the courthouse.

Inside, Nestor Leighton and his daughter Penelope had already arrived. When Nestor spotted Giles, his expression changed-clearly caught off guard. Serena knit her brows together.

So her suspicions had been right: Nestor Leighton had no idea that Giles was her attorney. Which meant that Nestor couldn't have been the one who'd tied Giles up

all those years ago.

So who was it?

Suddenly, her eyes widened in shock.

That sweater!

Her face drained of color as her heart pounded wildly in her chest.

"What's wrong?" William, standing beside her, seemed to pick up on her distress.

He turned, concern etched on his face.

Serena shook her head. "I'm fine. Really."

the verdict was in, she knew she'd need to

I said." Penelope approached her,

ignored her, instead pushing William's wheelchair forward

She'd deliberately pushed Serena's buttons, knowing full well how much her father meant to her-had always

judge entered, and the trial

it didn't take long for him to realize that the Giles standing before him was nothing like the man from three years ago. He was

said Giles had become a recluse after losing that infamous case? That he'd barely

and dabbed at the sweat gathering on his forehead,

table, Penelope noticed Nestor's unease. She frowned, then looked

to answer any questions at all, making her seem

took a deep

way she

If Serena did win...

her younger daughter, Bella, worry clouding

she raised her hand. "Your Honor, I'd

turned to

The judge asked, "Reason?"

feeling well," Penelope

studied her for a moment, then

recess, everyone waited

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