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.”

but he didn’t speak right away Alexander and

meeting with you a lot lately,” I said carefully. More than seems normal for a woman of her status.”

rubbing his temple. “Yes, she has.

“Why would I ask her to

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

stiffened. “That was a lie.”

blade. The king’s frown deepened as he studied us,

know why she’s doing this yet,

an accusation against your mother?” the king asked, his

nothing like that. I just worry

king said bluntly. “If that’s the case, I’ll make sure that I address any further concerns about the investigation to you. I have to tell you, I’m

when Elizabeth mentioned them,” I explained. “I promise, we would have put an end to it sooner

chair, his expression unreadable. “And yet, you’re not telling me everything,” he noted, his voice quieter now, more

wrong. We hadn’t told him about Diana’s involvement with Amanda yet–about

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