Novel1Chapter 355 +25 BONUS 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-l 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.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThe 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.
"I was hoping you'd see the news," he said. "I've been wanting to talk to you both." "We've only ever been a phone call away," Alexander said, his concern unwavering.
"Come, come." The King waved us forward, leading us down a long hallway and into a private sitting room. The moment we stepped inside, I froze.
From somewhere in the distance, muffled but unmistakable, cthe sound of screaming.
Amanda.
"What's going on?" I asked, glancing toward the door.
A "She's been... upset," the King said, as if that were an understatement. "She's been like this since she was taken into custody. I'm surprised she hasn't lost her voice yet." "Why the arrest?" Alexander asked, his tone sharp. "Just days ago, you released Archer due to a lack of evidence. What changed with Amanda?" "David," the King said simply. "He told us Amanda 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 arrest." "But not Archer," I murmured.
The King shook his head. "Archer Gray covered his tracks well. So far, neither David nor Amanda have implicated fim Alexander crossed his arins, "That doesn't make sense." "My best guess?" the King said. “They're afraid of him. Amanda keeps ranting about how she has powerful +25 BONUS Chapter 355 connections, how we're making a mistake messing with her, but when pressed, she's short on details." "And Dr. McIntyre?" I asked. “Has she said anything else?" The King's expression hardened. "No. She's refusing to share more. Says the people at the top of this schare too dangerous and she's already risked enough." Alexander exhaled through his nose, deep in thought. I could see the wheels turning in his mind-debating whether or not he should share what we knew with the King.
I made my decision.
"Would it be possible forto talk to Amanda?" I asked.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmBoth men turned to look at me.
Alexander looked surprised. The King, however, did not.
"I hoped you'd ask," he said. "We've gotten nothing out of her but vague threats. Maybe hearing from E someone she knows will shake her." Alexander stiffened. "Ella, this is a dangerous idea."
"I can handle Amanda," I said firmly, meeting his gaze. "I think I've proven that. Besides, she's in custody, right? En Handcuffed?" "She is," the King confirmed.
"Then she can't touch me." I crossed my arms. "Lettry. No one else has been able to get anything out of her." Alexander was silent for a moment. From the upper floor, Amanda's shrieking continued, raw and ragged. Finally, he reached for my hand, gripping it tightly, "If things get too intense, you walk out of there,” he said in a low voice. "Promise me.
I smiled, squeezing his fingers. "I promise. I need you to trust that I know what I'm doing."
His eyes softened, just slightly. "I trust you with my life." Then, be lifted my hand to his lips and kissed my knuckles. "Let's not waste any more time," the King said abruptly.
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