Chapter 0182

Chapter 0182

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My eyes widened as I took in his words. He was right–David’s stunt put the entire kingdom in an awkward position, forcing people to choose between our wedding and his. It was a calculated move, but a reckless one. Unless he did something drastic to regain public favor, this gamble wouldn’t pay off.

“This doesn’t make any sense,” I muttered. “What is he trying to prove?”

“He’s getting desperate,” Alexander said, his tone calm but firm. “All the more reason for us to be careful. Don’t respond to that text. If either of them reaches out to you again, let me know immediately.”

“Of course, I will,” I promised. “Thank you for taking this seriously.”

“It is serious,” he assured me. “Where are you right now?”

“I just left my therapy appointment,” I answered.

“Do you have any other plans for the day?”

I shook my head. “Nothing definitive. Why?”

to the Capitol, I can send a car for you,” he offered. “I’ll be in meetings all day, but you and James could go out and find something fun to do. A change of scenery might help get

I admitted, rubbing my temple, “but I don’t want to drag James all

his job,” Alexander pointed out, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips. “And I’m sure he wouldn’t

some lunch,” I said thoughtfully. “Besides, I haven’t seen James in a while. He’s a lot of fun to hang out with.”

Alexander teased, a

Of course not,” I replied with a laugh. “He’s loyal to you, not me. I’ll arrange my own ride to the

“Done,” Alexander agreed.

seemed as good a day as any to look around and see if

you’re taking the day for yourself instead of sitting around dwelling on this.”

smile. “Of course.”

set aside. I didn’t understand Amanda’s

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meant for it to elicit a reply. The message was crafted to provoke a reaction, and Amanda knew Ella well enough to guess exactly

almost see it: Ella glaring at her phone, complaining to whoever would listen about the injustice of losing her wedding date. She’d probably go running to Alexander to vent, but there was nothing he

and David had paid for the venue was triple what it

It was state–of–the–art and gorgeous. People were dying to get

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