Chapter 366

Ella POV

The atmosphere in the king’s home was tense. Servants and guards moved briskly through the halls, their expressions unreadable but their urgency undeniable.

The entire building was bracing itself for what was about to unfold–the king’s official statement on the arrests, the fallout of the investigation, the shift in the kingdom’s balance of power.

But first, there was a meeting to be had.

Alexander and I were led into the king’s private study, where he stood at the window, his hands clasped behind his back. His posture was rigid, his gaze distant as he stared out at the city below.

He turned when we entered, his face unreadable.. “I don’t have much time,” he said, his voice tired. “I need to finalize my speech before the press conference.”

“This won’t take long,” Alexander assured him.

The king nodded and moved to sit behind his desk, gesturing for us to do the same. “I assume you’re here because of the things Amanda’s been saying?” he asked, steepling his fingers together.

“No,” I said plainly. “We’re here because of Diana.”

right away Alexander and I exchanged

been meeting with you a lot lately,” I said carefully. More than seems normal

has. Alexander, I

jaw tensed. “Why would I ask her to do that?”

“She said you wanted her to handle things–said the details of the crimes were too

stiffened. “That was

The king’s frown deepened

she’s doing this yet,

the king asked, his eyebrows arched in surprise.

Alexander answered quickly. “It’s nothing like that. I just worry that she’s overstepping. She

I address any further concerns about the investigation to you. I have to tell

Elizabeth mentioned them,” I explained. “I promise, we

chair, his expression unreadable. “And yet, you’re

told him about Diana’s involvement with Amanda yet–about the tangled

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