Brewing

*Alexander*

Alexander flicked his eyes up to find Julia. She looked content, standing by with the other servants. But unlike them, Julia wasn’t chatting aimlessly or forgetting herself.

Julia was vigilant. She stood alert and ready. It was clear how dedicated she was to her role and master.

Too dedicated. Alexander sank into his chair. Belinda chose well with her.

But that made things harder.

Someone so dedicated would never voluntarily give up anything.

That left Alexander with two hard choices. Confession by torture or being caught in the act.

And Alexander was not keen on the first option.

So, all the more reason, he hoped she would slip up. It would make things so much easier.

But if she doesn’t, Johan will find another way.

Even now, Johan was at work. While Alexander sat with everyone outside for tea, Johan was using the chance. He and his men were going through her room for clues.

But if he finds anything, King Alexander stopped the thought. Right now, it did not seem like