Another Chance for the Luna Queen by Aurora Starling

Chapter 0224

Chapter 0224

Ella POV

“She’s on the run,” I said, hugging my knees to my chest as I stared into the camera on my phone. “It seems she had an escape plan ready in case she was discovered.”

“Naturally,” Alexander replied, his expression thoughtful. She’d have been a fool not to. Clearly, she’s no fool if she’s managed to pull all of this off.”

“I just don’t understand why,” I said, letting my frustration show. Alexander was the one person I knew would truly understand.

“That’s a good question,” he responded, his tone measured “And one we’ll find the answer to eventually. But there’s no use dwelling on it right now.”

“I can’t help it,” I said, shaking my head. “I just don’t understand the motivation for doing something like this.” “There will be something in her background,” he said, his voice steady. “A personal grudge, financial hardship, or perhaps a secret she’s desperate to keep hidden. It always comes down to something like that.”

“You sound awfully confident about that,” I remarked, raising an eyebrow.

“I am,” Alexander said. “When dealing with potential traitors, you look for vulnerabilities–debts, indiscretions, or leverage someone could use against them. It’s predictable, really.”

“It’s just so much to take in,” I said with a sigh. “My father had the wine tested, and thank goodness he did. Several of the bottles were poisoned.”

“With what?” Alexander asked, his tone sharpening.

“Nothing fatal, but enough to make our guests very ill.”

thing your father was diligent,” Alexander said “I’ve already ordered replacements–we’ll have enough wine by the wedding day.”

to carry on as if nothing happened,”

yet, it’s what we must do,” he replied firmly. “We can’t

deeply. “I just wish it didn’t have to be this way.”

soon,” he

private residence and her offices,” I

find anything

tampered with my medication,” I said,

very thorough investigation in just a few

tell my father you said so,” I said with a faint smile. “He’s still disappointed they haven’t done enough since

for her,” Alexander said reassuringly.

has been texting me–she says her father’s resources are being

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Chapter 0224

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nothing to be concerned about,” Alexander said gently. “Don’t

we catch her, we’ll have all the proof we need against David,” I said, folding my arms tightly. “All the loose ends will be tied

she’ll confess when she’s caught?”

sharp edge to my voice. “If she doesn’t, the

unspoken words. “That’s a very good point. If that’s the case,

beginning,”

said, his voice carrying a calm reassurance. “Things are going to work out. You must get some sleep–it’s already