“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 quick on the

an eyebrow. “In that case, go

rumors, but his disappearance

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

out

he even had a dispute with all of you.

I’ve said is true,” Huxley

Jovian to dinner last night, I went home afterward and never left again. If

vouch

better than to play these games. Don’t try to pull that on me.” Austin smiled and

mistake, I’ll spare you. If you keep denying it, you’ll only

nothing wrong. I

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

uneasy. He could tell that Austin was genuinely furious this time. If evidence

with Warrick and handled the loose ends, he couldn’t shake the guilt. All he could do now was hope Austin

escorting Huxley back to Room A2, Axel returned to

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

trace behind once they decided to kill someone. Even if the enforcement team were mobilized, it would

knew he’d have to take a different

release them,” he said suddenly

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

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