Chapter 77

Anastasia's hand shook as she listened to the chief of the city watch over the phone. She threw the receiver down so hard that the wooden decoration fell off.

'An anarchist named Sharon was shot to death by the Grand Duke. The diamonds were also found at her store. With the Grand Duke stepping forward as Sir Camellius's witness, I think it's best that we wrap up the case here. If they find out that you instigated false testimony, you and your family will be shamed.'

Anastasia clenched her eyes shut, teetering backward into an armchair.

Shame? You dare insinuate that I'll shame my family?

She ground her teeth, going over the chief's call in her mind

And the Grand Duke stepping up as witness? For a man?