The Ultimatum

Beatrice's eyes suddenly sparkled. She asked, "Sebby, did you hear that?"

Realizing Elara was watching him too, Julian murmured a low "yeah."

Beatrice, who'd been looking a little tired, suddenly lit up. She said, "Get your people to grab a megaphone and shout it from every street in Haliville: 'Beatrice is divorcing Mateo.' Make sure the whole city hears about it!"

Elara tilted her head, her eleg