“After you, Sir Prescott.”

With one hand resting on the hilt of his sword, Axel’s other hand gestured toward the door.

“Hmph!” Warrick shot a cold glance at Axel’s subtle movement and then turned to leave the meeting room.

Even if Austin had his suspicions, Warrick knew he couldn’t do anything to him without concrete evidence.

Axel escorted Warrick back to Room A1.

After closing the door, he went to Room A2 and led Huxley to the meeting room.

“Your Highness, it is my privilege to stand before you.”

Huxley entered the meeting room with a respectful salute.

“Mr. Thatcher, please take a seat.”

Austin’s face remained neutral as he gestured for Huxley to sit, then motioned for Axel to pour him a cup of tea.

“Do you know why I’ve summoned you here today?” Austin spoke calmly, and his words carried the same probing tone as earlier.

“Is it about Jovian’s disappearance?”

Huxley asked in return.

It seems you’re quick on

eyebrow. “In that case, go ahead and tell me everything you

only heard rumors, but his disappearance has nothing to do

for questioning, I’m afraid you’ve got the wrong person.” Huxley lowered his head

Austin let out a derisive

seen with the three of you. Last night, he even had a dispute with all of you. You say it has nothing to do with you, but do you think I’ll

I swear everything I’ve

to dinner last night, I went home afterward and never left again. If you don’t believe me, Your Highness, you can

can vouch for

these games. Don’t try to pull that on me.”

one more chance. If you confess and admit your mistake, I’ll spare you. If you keep denying

royal family. I believe I’ve done nothing wrong. I beg you to investigate this

coldly. “I gave you a chance, and you turned it down.

Thatcher, this way.” Axel didn’t say much

way back, Huxley frowned slightly and felt uneasy. He could tell that Austin was genuinely furious this time. If evidence

loose ends, he couldn’t shake the guilt. All he could do now was hope Austin found nothing and the matter

A2, Axel

could tell that Warrick and Huxley were in collusion, which was

kill someone. Even if the enforcement team were mobilized, it would be nearly impossible

have to take a

release them,” he said suddenly after a long

Highness, they’re the

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