“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.

was sharp-witted and strategic. With just a

no need to be so serious. I was

cold and distant, but the next, he was

everyone, have a seat. Don’t be

quickly Austin changed his attitude, Langdon and

just stand.” Langdon’s face was grim, and his

in government for years, but never expected to be outplayed by Austin, and the

you wish,

casually, then looked at Langdon with

he found

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

raised an eyebrow. “Cat

and people are in a

a traitor, Of course,” Austin replied calmly. “I issued an official notice this morning, and everything is

” What notice?

own affairs, so it’s understandable if you missed it,” Austin said evenly. “I’ll have

the notice. Just tell me what crime did Sir Prescott commit

done so much for West Lucozia. Even if he made a mistake, does that justify confiscating his properties and

here, he wouldn’t stand for this recklessness, nor would he allow you

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