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."

was in, she

okay. After I saw you the other day, I just kept regretting what I said." Penelope approached

William's

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

and the

Nestor Leighton didn't seem to think much of Giles as Serena's counsel; but it didn't take long for him to realize that the Giles standing before him was nothing like the man

had become a recluse after losing that infamous

the sweat gathering on his forehead, his

her place at the plaintiff's table, Penelope noticed Nestor's unease. She frowned,

barely had to answer any questions

a deep

was no way she could let Serena win

If Serena did win...

back at her younger daughter, Bella, worry clouding her

a moment's hesitation, she raised her hand. "Your

eyes turned

The judge asked, "Reason?"

feeling well," Penelope said, her complexion

moment, then nodded. "Fine. We'll take a short

everyone waited in

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