“And as for the rest of you, I’ll be investigating each of you one by one.” Austin’s gaze moved past Langdon and landed on the royal advisors.

He sneered and added, “You’d better keep your records clean. If I find anything on any of you, I’ll handle it by the book, and there won’t be any mercy.”

At these words, panic swept through the room. Everyone exchanged nervous glances, and their hearts pounded like war drums.

As soon as they realized Austin was angry, they quickly fell silent. Langdon had always been making all the noise, but now they found themselves caught in the fire.

Anyone who’d held a position like theirs usually had some skeletons in the closet.

In the past, Rufus had been willing to turn a blind eye and let things slide. But now, Austin clearly wasn’t following the usual rules. If he decided to investigate thoroughly, most of them would likely find their careers and reputations destroyed.

“Mr. Rhys, what do we do now? Lord Austin seems dead serious about this.”

“That’s right, Mr. Rhys. If he really starts investigating us, we’re all in trouble.”

“We only came here because of you. You can’t just let us take the fall.”

The royal advisors crowded around Langdon and spoke over one another in anxious voices.

come at his request and hoped to clear Warrick of any charges. If they succeeded, it would

weren’t willing to risk offending Austin, as that would be disastrous

handle this carefully, none

men-why are you

grated on Langdon’s already frayed nerves. He was frustrated enough as

in a position of power. Of course you’re not worried. But the rest of us? One misstep, and it’s over for us. And didn’t you

earlier now started to grumble. If Landon hadn’t been so stubborn and determined to confront Austin, they wouldn’t be in this mess. In their eyes, they were the

how can you be so spineless?” Langdon’s tone was filled with righteous indignation. “Our role is to stand against injustice and tyranny. If a few threats are enough to make you cower,

advisors’ expressions

justice and tyranny was

Langdon’s visit was motivated by self-interest. While he put on the facade of a loyal advisor, the truth was that he had a shady deal

That was why he had rallied the other advisors to pressure Austin in the first

simple intention of doing a small favor and lending some support.

Yet, he showed no remorse and had no intention of trying to salvage the situation. If this kept up, they were

on

by slowly. In the reception hall, Austin sat calmly, sipping tea and nibbling on

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