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

opinion had little weight

Sinclair family," Salvador said,

have been loyal to you. How could I possibly be swayed by the

so you owe her a debt of gratitude that you should never forget. But you shouldn't forget

mind was

matter? Had he

Salvador commanded, his tone still chillingly indifferent. "I know

a 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

"You still

mistake to overestimate myself," Derek said, lowering his

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

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

do you truly believe Carissa was completely in the right? *Salvador said, his voice

just for her dad and brothers' sake, but also out of respect for the past connection between the royal family

wiped his forehead, not daring to refute Salvador's words. With the king's suspicions now turned on him,

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