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.”

furrowed slightly, but he didn’t speak right away Alexander and

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

has. Alexander,

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

handle things–said the details of the crimes were too

was a

king’s frown deepened as he studied us, realization dawning behind his

yet, but we’re concerned that she may have her own motives.”

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

nothing like that. I just worry that she’s

any further concerns about the investigation to you. I

I explained. “I promise, we would have put an end to it sooner if

“And yet, you’re not telling

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

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