Her Graceful War Song by Summer's Blaze

Chapter 893

Chapter 893

Barrett met Wayne's gaze, feeling an icy chill run down his spine as he saw the calculating glint in the latter's eyes.

The case involving Eleanor's rebellion wasn't even resolved yet, and now Harvey was trying to place someone by the king's side? Was he really as timid as he seemed? What exactly was he trying to do?

Barrett knew his own limits. He could never play double agent, especially not with Salvador. Having ten lives wouldn't be enough if he tried that.

He stood up immediately and respectfully said, "There's a matter at home that requires my attention. I must take my leave."

Without waiting for a reply, he turned and left.

Wayne stared after Barrett's retreating figure, his expression growing serious.

Had he misjudged? Did Barrett truly lack any ambition? Did he understand what it meant to be commander of the Crown Guard? That role meant he would be the king's most trusted personal guard, even more influential than a second-rank minister.

done his research before seeking him out. He had always dreamed of bringing honor to

His mourning paperwork had been filed-someone must have known. It wouldn't be surprising if someone had got to

grounds.

that didn't make sense. Oliver was at the Southern Frontier, Caspian was useless, and

It was more likely that Barrett didn't trust Harvey's abilities. After all, these past years, the prince had been no better than a coward hiding away. But that was out of

using Yuvan's name or status. And as for the ministers Eleanor had tried to win over, none of them could be

Yuvan years ago to slowly take over Eleanor's network and to never let her hold all the cards herself. But the prince

recommended, there was no one else useful. That was why they had no choice

now was that the queen dowager had sent someone to Hartstone Estate and discovered Harvey was no longer in the capital, yet

he trusted no one. Harvey's sudden illness and departure from the capital at

a loss. Without knowing Salvador's next move, he couldn't make any predictions or prepare for what was to

seemed beyond their control. Wayne couldn't shake the feeling that things were slipping from their grasp, yet it didn't feel

through a

eyebrow slightly upon hearing the report. "Did you

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