Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0087

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“Why didn’t you tell me sooner?” I demanded. “I could have defended you tnore forcefully! It’s going to be harder to win people back to your side now because of the delay.

“Will it?” he asked, a slight smirk tugging at his lips. “I think if I had rushed out to make a statement immediately, it would’ve made me seem guilty.”

I paused, considering his words. Maybe he was right. If he’d hurried to respond to the first one or two women who had spoken out, it might have seemed overly defensive, even suspicious. Perhaps it was my own anxiety driving my frustration, not his lack of action.

“What have you done to address it?” I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.

“You don’t need to concern yourself with all the little details, but I believe that someone has hired these women. There are some of them posting now that I’ve never even met. This seems to be an organized attempt to smear my name.” he said, his tone tight with anger. “I’ll make a public statement tonight. I’ve already arranged it.”

“Well… I’m relieved to hear that,” I said quietly.

I was relieved, but something still felt off. I had an idea of who would be willing to go to such lengths to hurt Alexander’s reputation, and it angered me to think that David was still trying to manipulate me like this.

Alexander POV

was pouting was almost cute, though guilt gnawed at me for the situation I’d inadvertently put her in. It couldn’t

I’d be infuriated. But since our relationship was just for show, it

course, and he agreed with my decision to make a public statement. Addressing the situation all at once seemed like the best option, but seeing Ella like this made me

I should have communicated my plans to her earlier it might have eased her mind and avoided this growing

come with

and I had to glance away for

public announcement?” she

if you were by my side, to show that you’re

make sense,” she said, nodding thoughtfully.

I promise. Just a quick statement

her tone soft but resolute. “After all, it won’t be long before we’re announcing our engagement.

I murmured.

a strain between us now, and

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