#Chapter 57: The truth always comes out

Back at the palace, I got my shoes off and feet up, then couldn’t help but get back on my phone to see if there were any more updates on the Scarlet scandal. Alexander walked in just a few minutes later. He gave me an affectionate smile when he saw me. “Did you talk to Conrad today?” I asked. He chuckled, unbuttoning his suit jacket and loosening his tie. “Hello to you, too. And no, I have not talked to Conrad today. I imagine he is very busy right now. But I did see the news. I think just about everyone in the world must have, by now.” “It’s insane, huh? I’m still reeling. And I can’t stop refreshing my news feed, either. It seems like there are more victims coming forward every hour.” Alexander hung up his jacket, then came and sat down next to me on the edge of the bed. “Give me the phone.” He held out his hand and I passed it to him. He set it on my nightstand, face down. Then he took both my cold hands into his, pressing warmth into them. “I already knew my stepmoth