Night had fallen. Austin sat in the meeting room, quietly reading a book as he waited for the results of the investigation.

After successfully turning Percival against his allies, it was only a matter of time before they uncovered solid evidence of Warrick and Huxley’s crimes.

For years, the castle had turned a blind eye to their shady dealings. After all, corruption among officials was nothing new.

But this time was different. The two had secretly orchestrated Jovian’s murder, a direct challenge to the authority and dignity of the royal family. Such defiance couldn’t be ignored. If Austin didn’t set an example, others would surely follow.

“Your Highness!”

Axel burst into the meeting room, panting heavily. He had clearly run the whole way to avoid any delay.

Austin set his book aside and asked calmly, “Well? How did it go?”

“Your Highness, we’ve completely shut down all of Warrick and Huxley’s illicit operations. Every hidden network they had built over the years has also been dismantled,” Axel reported.

He went on, “We’ve also gathered extensive evidence of their crimes. Every offense is documented in detail. Please take a look, Your Highness.”

He handed over a thick stack of documents with both hands.

Austin took it and started flipping through the pages. After reading just two, his expression darkened.

and Huxley to be corrupt, but seeing the full extent of their atrocities made his

likely

stunned to discover how much corruption had been festering beneath the grandeur of

bastards…. Their crimes are unforgivable-no punishment could ever be enough for

the documents, Austin angrily threw them to the

crimes listed were more than enough to warrant Warrick and Huxley’s

give the order, and I’ll lead the enforcement team

a shred of decency would

need to get some answers out of them,” Austin said, struggling to contain his anger. His expression grew even darker. “Bring

Axel replied and left

he returned with Huxley

clearly restless. His irritation

have pressing matters at home to attend to. When will I

coldly. “You won’t be going anywhere

mean by that?” Huxley frowned. “I’ve always followed the law and never

You’ve got some nerve saying that with

Your Highness, but I’m not holding it against you. Accusations need evidence. If you have proof,

evidence? Well, I’ve been waiting for you to

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