“Are you even qualified to sit while speaking to me?”

Austin’s words struck like the blow of a hammer. They were sharp and unrelenting, and they left no room for retort.

Langdon sat frozen and was momentarily speechless. He hadn’t expected a brat like Austin to have such a sharp tongue.

If he admitted he had come for personal matters, he would keep his pride intact, but he would lose control of the conversation. Everything he had prepared -and all the accusations he meant to throw-would be meaningless.

But if he insisted it was official business, he would have to show proper respect and offer a formal greeting. No matter how he answered, he would be conceding ground.

“I’ll ask one more time. Are you here on official or personal matters?” Austin asked coldly.

“O-Official matters.” Cornered, Langdon barely managed to get the words out.

“Well? Is this how an official conducts himself?” Austin pressed.

Langdon had no choice but to rise and offer a deep bow. “Your Highness, it’s an honor to stand before you.”

The other royal advisors quickly followed suit, and their earlier arrogance vanished as they stood and paid their respects.

Axel watched the shift unfold and couldn’t hide his admiration.

strategic. With just a few words, he had these cunning

Langdon, no need to be so serious. I was just having

cold and distant, but the next, he was warm

have a seat. Don’t

Langdon and the other royal

Your Highness. I’ll just stand.” Langdon’s

years, but never expected to be outplayed by Austin,

wish, Uncle

sat down casually, then looked at Langdon with a wry smile.

he found himself

was ready to denounce Austin. But after being thrown off balance, that fire had all but sputtered

raised an eyebrow. “Cat

under lockdown, and people are

catch a traitor, Of course,” Austin replied calmly. “I issued an official notice this morning, and everything is clearly stated there. Did none of you

What notice? Why haven’t we heard

if you missed it,” Austin said evenly. “I’ll have copies delivered to your homes later so no one

what crime did Sir Prescott commit that justifies this chaos? Did you really need to turn the entire city upside

Even if he made a mistake, does that justify

Rufus were here, he wouldn’t stand for this recklessness, nor would he allow you to

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