Chapter 197

Julian looked like he was about to break apart from nerves. Okay, Claire Pierce wasn't gonna literally eat him alive, but it sure felt close. "Alexander, seriously? Easy for you to joke when you're not the one getting thrown into this mess! Do you even know who she is?" That caught Elizabeth's interest. "You? Afraid? That's a first. Since when do you get scared of a girl?" Julian let out a dramatic sigh, head tilted back like the world was ending. He knew he was being a bit extra, but still, the moment her name came up he totally lost it. "I've known her since we were kids. She doesn't stick around Capitol City much, but shows up at big social events. There's just no way this works out! Seriously, what is my mom thinking?" Alexander pieced it together right away. He remembered some high-society events where he'd spot this cute, quiet girl trailing behind Julian. She didn't exactly stand out, but she had that polite, good-girl vibe. "I think I kinda remember her. But man, with your repu