#Chapter 113: Smeared Lipstick

“After I realized who she was, I gave chase,” Charlotte said. By now the nanny had come and taken Elva out of the room. Both guards went with her to a private nursery, though a third guard quickly arrive to take their place at the door. “She went down into the cellars. I followed closely, but then, suddenly, it was like she had totally vanished.” Mark’s already heavy frown deepened further. “She must have insider knowledge of all the secret passages in the palace.” I didn’t understand how my twin, Jane, could so easily sneak her way into the palace. “Is there a passageway that could lead inside from outside?” Mark seemed uncertain. “Even I’m not privilege to all the royal family’s secrets.” “Then the royal family would know?” I asked. “Potentially,” Mark said, “But this palace is very old. Some of the passageways could have been lost to time, and later found. I’m trying at a loss.” My hands were shaking so I clutched them together. “If she was here, and I’m sure she was,” I quic