Ten minutes later, Warrick was escorted out of Room A1 again.

Axel’s demeanor had completely changed since their first meeting, and he had become unusually warm.

“Sir Prescott, Lord Austin has concluded the investigation. It turns out this matter has nothing to do with you. We made a mistake earlier, and I apologize for any offense caused.” He smiled apologetically and spoke with a humble tone.

“Hm?” Seeing the fawning expression on Axel’s face, Warrick raised an eyebrow and looked surprised.

Just moments ago, the two sides had been at each other’s throats. What had caused such a sudden change?

“Did you really investigate it thoroughly?” Warrick asked tentatively.

“Of course! According to our findings, Jovian’s disappearance was the result of a personal vendetta from his enemies in Oakvale,” Axel said with a straight face.

He continued, “He was a tyrant and always stirring up trouble everywhere he went. He got what was coming to him. Lord Austin only launched the investigation to give the Ballard family some closure. Since this was a personal vendetta, it has nothing to do with us here in West Lucozia.”

“I see…” Warrick shot a meaningful glance at the people around him.

He thought to himself, “If I hadn’t personally disposed of the body, I might’ve actually believed your lies.”

“Sir Prescott, this was our oversight. You’ve been put in a difficult position, and to make it up to you, Lord Austin has prepared a banquet in your honor at the castle. He’d like to invite you to dine with him as an apology,” Axel said with a grin.

“Mr. Cruz, you’re being too modest. It’s only natural that I cooperated with the investigation at Lord Austin’s request. As for apologies, I don’t deserve any,”

Warrick replied coolly.

Austin up to? One moment he was using threats

after all. Surely, you

His Highness insists, it would be rude of me

way please.” Axel smiled faintly and enthusiastically

happened to witness the scene. Seeing Warrick’s commanding presence and Axel’s overly warm demeanor,

me, was that Mr. Prescott who just passed by?” Percival asked the

” The enforcement team is working to uncover the real murderer. Since Sir

so?” Percival’s expression changed slightly, and

to talk about this?” the guard on the right snapped. “If Lord Austin hears

on the left immediately

observed their exchange, and his heart felt heavy with

why was he

Percival followed the guards to the meeting

an indifferent expression. Every movement

before you today,” Percival greeted respectfully

do you know why you’re here?”

Please enlighten me.” Percival lowered his head slightly, an uneasy

are you just playing dumb?” Austin’s expression was

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