It seemed like they were stuck in a closed loop, one that they couldn't escape no matter what.
"I've heard some whispers in Capital recently. Some people are saying privately that Christopher Robinson and Your Excellency are actually uncle and nephew."
Lydia Shire was cautious when she said this.
She hadn't had time lately to explore Capital's social circles. She only wanted to inform Nathan Benjamin about the rumors, so he could help her figure out what to do about them.
Unexpectedly, Nathan Benjamin nodded: "I've heard the same thing."
Lydia Shire was shocked: "What does Madam mean by that? If she really wants to deal with Amelia Cobb, why doesn't she take matters into her own hands with her own status?"
"If that's not the case, isn't she trying to test us by talking to me like this today?"