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."

verdict was in, she knew she'd need

okay. After I saw you the other day, I just kept regretting what I said." Penelope approached her, guilt written all over her

instead pushing William's wheelchair forward into the

every word. She'd deliberately pushed Serena's buttons, knowing full well how much her father

judge entered, and the

counsel; but it didn't take long for him to realize that the Giles

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

the sweat gathering on his forehead, his eyes betraying a flicker

the plaintiff's table, Penelope noticed

Serena barely had to answer any questions

took a

she

If Serena did win...

at her younger daughter,

hand. "Your Honor, I'd like

turned

The judge asked, "Reason?"

feeling well," Penelope said, her

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

recess, everyone

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