Chapter 884

The announcement would be made after the New Year festivities, which meant that either a new leader for the Crown Guard would be appointed or Barrett would not be allowed to observe mourning for his mom.

After Carissa left, Salvador examined Barrett's mourning application once more before tossing it back onto the desk.

He turned to Derek and asked, "What do you think? Should Barrett be allowed to observe mourning?"

Derek bowed respectfully. "Your Majesty, this is a matter of selecting officials. I dare not offer my opinion."

"Although it's a matter of appointing officials, this is about someone serving directly under me in the Crown Guard. Speak freely."

Derek thought for a moment before shaking his head. "I don't know, Your Majesty."

Salvador's eyes sharpened, his gaze growing cold. "Is it that you don't know, or that you don't dare say?'

Derek had served Salvador for many years and understood his temperament well. If it were any other official, one whose position could be easily filled or replaced, the mourning application would have been settled long ago, without requiring further discussion with Carissa.

Barrett, Salvador was clearly looking for someone to

But even though his opinion had little weight and couldn't change the king's decision, he couldn't say

your heart belongs to the Sinclair family," Salvador said, his voice calm but causing

voice filled with urgency. "I have been loyal to you. How

her a debt of gratitude that you should never forget. But you

was

know of that old matter?

commanded, his tone still chillingly indifferent. "I know you dislike Barrett because of

ghost, and bowed deeply. "I am indeed grateful to Madam Sinclair for saving my life. And do not like Commander Warren. That is why I did not dare give

"You still can't

was my mistake to

another cup of hot coffee. This one has cooled," Salvador

the room, returned with a fresh, steaming cup of

in the right? *Salvador said, his voice thoughtful. "Men often take multiple wives or concubines. Why couldn't she tolerate Aurora as a rightful

leniency and allowed her to divorce, not just for her dad and brothers' sake, but

With the king's suspicions now

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