“Are you even qualified to sit while speaking to me?”

Austin’s words struck like the blow of a hammer. They were sharp and unrelenting, and they left no room for retort.

Langdon sat frozen and was momentarily speechless. He hadn’t expected a brat like Austin to have such a sharp tongue.

If he admitted he had come for personal matters, he would keep his pride intact, but he would lose control of the conversation. Everything he had prepared -and all the accusations he meant to throw-would be meaningless.

But if he insisted it was official business, he would have to show proper respect and offer a formal greeting. No matter how he answered, he would be conceding ground.

“I’ll ask one more time. Are you here on official or personal matters?” Austin asked coldly.

“O-Official matters.” Cornered, Langdon barely managed to get the words out.

“Well? Is this how an official conducts himself?” Austin pressed.

Langdon had no choice but to rise and offer a deep bow. “Your Highness, it’s an honor to stand before you.”

The other royal advisors quickly followed suit, and their earlier arrogance vanished as they stood and paid their respects.

Axel watched the shift unfold and couldn’t hide his admiration.

sharp-witted and strategic.

Langdon, no need to be so serious. I was just

distant, but the

have a seat. Don’t

quickly Austin changed his attitude, Langdon and the other royal advisors

Your Highness. I’ll just stand.” Langdon’s face was grim, and his

government for years, but never expected to be

you wish,

then looked at

found

and was ready to denounce Austin. But after being thrown off balance, that fire

raised an eyebrow. “Cat got your

“Your Highness, the city is under lockdown, and people are in a panic. I must

replied calmly. “I issued an official notice this

official notice?” Langdon frowned. ” What notice? Why

you missed it,” Austin said evenly. “I’ll

the conversation veering off track, Langdon quickly interjected, “Forget the notice. Just tell me what crime did

West Lucozia. Even if he made a mistake, does that justify confiscating his properties and sentencing him to death?” one

this recklessness, nor would he allow you to throw Celestria into turmoil,” another

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255