“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.

you’re

case, go ahead and tell

but his disappearance has nothing

afraid you’ve got the wrong person.” Huxley lowered

let out a derisive

last seen with the three of you. Last night, he even had a dispute with all of

Highness, I swear everything I’ve said

went on, “Although I invited Jovian to dinner last night, I went home afterward and never left again. If you don’t believe me,

can vouch for

Don’t try to pull that on me.” Austin smiled and

your mistake, I’ll spare you. If you keep denying

to serving West Lucozia and the royal family. I believe I’ve done nothing wrong. I beg you to investigate this matter thoroughly,” Huxley said humbly as he kept

Austin replied coldly. “I gave you a chance,

Axel didn’t say much and

the way back, Huxley frowned slightly and felt uneasy. He could tell that Austin was genuinely furious this time. If evidence were found, the consequences would be severe dismissal at best, execution

the guilt. All he could do now was hope Austin found nothing and the

to Room A2, Axel returned to the meeting

moment, Austin was lost in thought while holding his teacup. He could tell that Warrick and

they would leave no trace behind once they decided to kill someone. Even if the

have to take

release them,” he said suddenly after a long

them?” Axel looked confused. ” Your Highness, they’re the prime suspects.

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