“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

go ahead and tell

disappearance has nothing to do with

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

let out a derisive

he even had a dispute with all of

I swear everything I’ve

home afterward and never left again. If you don’t believe me, Your Highness,

can vouch for

play these games. Don’t try to

one more chance. If you confess and admit your mistake, I’ll spare you. If you keep denying it, you’ll only bring ruin upon

believe I’ve done nothing wrong. I beg you to investigate this matter thoroughly,”

coldly. “I gave you a chance, and you turned it down. There’s nothing more

Thatcher, this way.” Axel didn’t say much and escorted Huxley out of the

was genuinely furious this time. If evidence were found, the

the loose ends, he couldn’t shake the guilt. All he could do now was hope Austin found

back to Room A2, Axel returned to the meeting

his teacup. He could tell that Warrick and Huxley were in collusion,

resources, they would leave no trace behind once they decided to kill someone. Even if the enforcement team were mobilized,

he’d have to take a different

them,” he said suddenly after

confused. ” Your Highness, they’re the prime

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