An Understated Dominance (Dustin Rhys)

“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

raised an eyebrow. “In that case, go ahead and

disappearance

here just for questioning, I’m afraid you’ve got the wrong person.” Huxley lowered his head slightly, and his expression was

let out a

he even had a dispute with all of you. You say it has nothing to do with you,

I swear everything I’ve said is

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

vouch for

play 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 it, you’ll only

Highness, I’ve always been dedicated to serving West Lucozia and the royal family. I 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 to say.

say much and

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 at

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

Room A2, Axel returned to

Austin was lost in thought while holding his teacup. He could tell that Warrick and Huxley were in collusion, which was why they were confident

once they decided to kill someone. Even if the

to take

release them,” he said suddenly after

Your Highness, they’re the prime suspects.