Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 238

Serena’s cheeks flushed bright red. “I’m not stupid!” she retorted, her voice sharp with indignation.

With that, she spun on her heel and marched out of the living room, heading for the backyard.

William watched her slender silhouette disappear, a faint smile tugging at his lips, though a shadow of melancholy flickered in his eyes.

He still hadn’t figured out how—or when—to tell Serena about the marriage license. If he told her now, she’d probably choose divorce without a second thought. And that was the last thing he wanted.

Serena, ever deft with her hands, set to work in the backyard. In no time, she had trimmed and tidied up Giles’s garden, transforming it into a neat, inviting space.

Giles stood by, arms folded and expression stern, but a flash of appreciation softened his gaze as he surveyed the results.

“I’ve finally got a lead on the case,” he announced. “You two, come here for a moment.”

“No rush,” William replied, glancing at his watch. “It’s almost eight, and none of us have had dinner. I’ll have Finn bring something over.”

Giles was used to William’s take-charge attitude and didn’t object.

Once he’d texted Finn, William turned to Serena. “Serena, if I remember right, your show premieres today, doesn’t it?”

Serena blinked in confusion. “You mean *Antiquities Gambit*?”

“That’s the one.”

“I… I’m not sure.” Truth was, Serena had no idea when the show would air. After filming wrapped, she’d put the whole thing out of her mind.

William’s lips curled with a resigned smile. Pulling out his phone, he said, “Let me check.”

Giles, watching from the side, let out a dry little snort.

Serena shot him a puzzled look while William, unfazed, tapped away at his phone.

She looked back at the screen, suddenly curious. Was the show really that good?

Suddenly, a dramatic burst of music filled the background. Serena snapped to attention, her gaze riveted to the TV.

And then she froze.

There she was, on the screen—distant and reserved as always, as if nothing could touch her. Yet as she breezed through each question, answering with effortless confidence, there was a sense of control and mastery about her that made Serena’s heart skip.

Was that really her?

So poised. So radiant.

Serena was still in a daze when, just minutes later, that very clip exploded online—rocketing its way onto the trending list in no time at all.