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.

Salvador was clearly looking for someone to support his

though his opinion had little weight and couldn't change the

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

urgency. "I have been loyal to you. How could I possibly be

sharp. "Melanie Sullivan saved your life, so you owe her a

was in

of that old matter? Had he sent

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

my life. And do not like Commander Warren. That is why I did not dare give any rash advice-I feared

"You still

course. It was my mistake to overestimate myself," Derek said, lowering his

This one has cooled,"

hurriedly took the cup and, after briefly leaving the room, returned with a fresh, steaming cup

do you truly believe Carissa was completely in the right? *Salvador said, his voice thoughtful. "Men often take multiple wives or concubines.

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

forehead, not daring to refute Salvador's words. With the king's

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