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.

looking for someone

had little

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

"I have been loyal to

life, so you owe her a debt of gratitude that

mind was

old matter? Had

still chillingly indifferent. "I know you dislike Barrett

grateful to Madam Sinclair for saving my life. And do not like Commander Warren. That is why I did not dare give any rash advice-I feared my personal bias would influence your decision, Your

scoffed. "You still can't influence

was my mistake to overestimate myself," Derek said, lowering

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

the cup and, after briefly leaving the room, returned with a fresh, steaming cup of coffee. He placed it on the desk

*Salvador said, his voice thoughtful. "Men often take

not just for her dad and brothers' sake, but also out of respect for the past connection

king's suspicions now turned on

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