NovelEnglishChapter 0182 Chapter 0182 +25 BONUS My eyes widened as I took in his words. He was right-David's stunt put the entire kingdom in an awkward position, forcing people to choose between our wedding and his. It was a calculated move, but a reckless one. Unless he did something drastic to regain public favor, this gamble wouldn't pay off.
"This doesn't make any sense," I muttered. "What is he trying to prove?" "He's getting desperate," Alexander said, his tone calm but firm. "All the more reason for us to be careful. Don't respond to that text. If either of them reaches out to you again, letknow immediately." "Of course, I will," I promised. "Thank you for taking this seriously." "It is serious," he assured me. "Where are you right now?" "I just left my therapy appointment," I answered.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Do you have any other plans for the day?" I shook my head. "Nothing definitive. Why?" "If you'd like to cto the Capitol, I can send a car for you," he offered. "I'll be in meetings all day, but you and James could go out and find something fun to do. A change of scenery might help get your mind off all of this.” "I am stressed," I admitted, rubbing my temple, "but I don't want to drag James all over town just because of it.' "It's his job," Alexander pointed out, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips. "And I'm sure he wouldn't mind." "Maybe it would be nice to do a little shopping and grab slunch," I said thoughtfully. "Besides, I haven't seen James in a while. He's a lot of fun to hang out with." "Should I be jealous?" Alexander teased, a playful smile softening his features.
"Of James? Of course not," I replied with a laugh. “He's loyal to you, not me. I'll arrange my own ride to the Capitol if you'll have James meetat the shopping center.” "Done," Alexander agreed.
I'd been meaning to get Alexander a gift for quite stnow, and today seemed as good a day as any to look around and see if I could find something that suited him.
"Good," he said. "I'm glad you're taking the day for yourself instead of sitting around dwelling on this." I forced a smile. "Of course." But the truth was, this wasn't something I could just set aside. I didn't understand Amanda's motivation, and that uncertainty gnawed at me. What exactly were Amanda and David planning next? Third-Person POV Amanda-didn't expect Ella to respond to the message-she'd never meant for it to elicit a reply. The message was crafted to provoke a reaction, and Amanda knew Ella well enough to guess exactly what that reaction would be.
She could almost see it: Ella glaring at her phone, complaining to whoever would listen about the injustice of losing her wedding date. She'd probably go running to Alexander to vent, but there was nothing he could do. The amount Amanda and David had paid for the venue was triple what it was worth, but it was an investment- and only the beginning.
That venue had only been built last year. It was state-of-the-art and gorgeous. People were dying to get a look 1/2 Chapter 0182 +25 BONUS inside, so it would tempt people to choose her and David over Ella.
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Besides, the price wasn't an issue because her oldest brother paid for it as a wedding gift.
Ella had made a mistake when she'd tried to collect on the contract for the land. Now Amanda wasn't going to stop until she exposed her forthe petty, spoiled brat she was.
David was finally back where he belonged-with her-and Amanda wouldn't let Ella take him away again. That was what these little games were threatening to do. David's money troubles had always been a weak spot for him, a crack in his carefully curated façade. When he got desperate, he did stupid things.
Amanda wasn't like that. Desperation made her sharp. It made her clever.
And Ella was about to find out just how clever Amanda could be.
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