Chapter 64

When Lyra heard about Julian cancelling his engagement to Crystal, she felt grateful. After what Crystal had done to Anna, it would have been too much if Julian had still allowed her to stay at the palace and even become the future queen. She was fully aware of the rumours gathering speed around the palace and outside, about Julian choosing her over Crystal. How she wished that were true. Him cancelling his engagement had nothing to do with her. It just turned out he had some conscience and would not marry someone who tried to harm his cousin's mate. But the rumours only kept growing, and she could practically feel the animosity surrounding her. Since Julian was doing nothing to stop it, she decided to see him about it. After work that day, she followed him to his suite. “Clear it of what?” he asked her when she asked whether he intended on clearing her name. “You know what everybody has been saying about me,” she told him. “It would be nice if you gave an explanation and made it clear