#Chapter 148: Complications

Ella POV “What do you think the announcement is going to be?” I asked after we were safely in the car, heading back toward the capital. “I suspect it had something to do with Elizabeth. She and Damien Rose seemed quite close, and the way they danced together all night certainly had people talking,” Alexander said. “I’m sure it’s got something to do with that,” I replied. “Elizabeth has been keeping things private between them. I’m sure she would have told me already if they planned to go public.” “I hadn’t considered that,” he said. “What else could it be, though?” I hesitated. “I wonder if it’s possible he’s decided to retire.” Alexander’s eyes widened as he stared at me. “Do you think it could really be so soon?” I nodded. “We knew an election would be coming. That’s the whole point of this deal we’ve made, but it does seem sudden, doesn’t it? I just can’t think of another reason.” “If that’s the case, we’ve got a lot of work to do to pre