Chapter 355

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Chapter 355

Ella POV

When Alexander and I entered the lobby on our way to the parking garage, August was already waiting for us, his expression tight with concern.

“Diana just stormed out,” he informed us.

“Follow her,” Alexander instructed without hesitation. “Keep your distance, make sure she doesn’t see you–I want to know what she’s really getting up to in the capital.

“Yes, sir.” August nodded sharply before turning on his heel and disappearing through the doors.

Alexander and I hurried to one of his favorite cars and slid inside.

The King’s house was a short drive away, and if we were quick, we’d arrive just as the press conference wrapped up. We needed answers. Why Amanda? What had changed?

As he drove, I reached for Alexander’s hand, intertwining my fingers with his. I could feel the tension in him, the anger still simmering from our encounter with Diana. Slowly, bit by bit, his grip relaxed. He needed to be clear- headed for this conversation.

When we arrived, the news crews were already dispersing, their vans pulling away from the King’s estate. The guards hesitated, but after a beat, they stepped aside and allowed us through.

Inside, the King’s face lit up with a broad smile.

hoping you’d see the news,” he said. “I’ve

call away,” Alexander said,

down a long hallway and

moment we stepped inside,

somewhere in the distance, muffled but unmistakable, came the

Amanda.

going on?” I asked, glancing toward the

A

upset,” the King said, as if that were an understatement. “She’s been like this since she was taken into custody. I’m surprised

sharp. “Just days ago, you released Archer due

was fully aware of his actions and even helped arrange at least one kidnapping attempt against Ella and her mother. Dr. McIntyre backed up his claims, and with that, we had enough for an

Archer,” I

shook his head. “Archer Gray covered his tracks well. So far, neither David nor Amanda

“That

King said. “They’re afraid of him. Amanda keeps

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her, but

“Has she said anything

expression hardened. “No. She’s refusing to share more. Says the people at the top of this scheme are

exhaled through his nose, deep in thought. I could see the wheels turning in his

my decision.

it be possible for me to

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