“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.

to clear Warrick of any charges. If they succeeded, it

to risk offending Austin, as that would be disastrous for them. It was clear

carefully, none of them would walk

grown men-why are you panicking like

frayed nerves. He was frustrated enough

you’re not worried. But the rest of us? One misstep, and it’s over for us. And didn’t you hear? After Lord Austin is done investigating you, he’s coming for us. What are

stubborn and determined to confront Austin, they wouldn’t be in this mess.

to stand against injustice and tyranny. If

royal advisors’ expressions

and tyranny was

put on the facade of a loyal advisor, the truth was

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

favor and lending some support.

be investigated. In a way, Langdon had pushed them into a corner. Yet, he showed no remorse and had no intention

ways to save themselves. Relying on Langdon was no longer an option, so they needed to find a

sipping tea

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