Burn the Marriage, Keep the Crown novel Chapter 245

She opened her eyes and found a necklace resting in her palm.

At its center hung a delicate silver star, softly glowing.

It reminded her of fireflies on a summer night.

Serena glanced down at William. “What’s this?”

“It’s called the Guardian’s Star,” William replied. “I came across it by chance on a recent business trip abroad. The shop owner told me it was designed by a father who lost his daughter. The star represents a loved one who’s gone. He hoped people who’d suffered the same loss could draw strength from it—find the courage to move forward.”

His gaze was gentle, steady.

“As soon as I heard the story, I thought of you. So I bought it. Do you like it?”

Serena closed her fingers around the necklace.

The metal was cold against her skin, but somehow, she felt warmth spreading through her chest.

Since her father’s death, she hadn’t received a gift that truly meant something.

Aaron’s gifts were always chosen by Victor—never anything she actually wanted.

As for everyone else, they didn’t know her well enough. Their gifts were just gestures, nothing more.

“I love it. Thank you,” Serena said, her gratitude sincere.

A faint smile tugged at William’s lips.

After a moment, his expression grew serious.

“Serena, don’t worry. You’re going to win this case.”

She hesitated, surprised that he could see through her so easily.

“All you need to do is trust Giles.”

Serena looked at him, hesitating before she finally asked, “Is it really that simple?”

He nodded. “It is. This is Giles’s home turf. Just follow his lead, and you’ll be fine.”