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.

had always dreamed of bringing honor to the Warren family-it was almost an obsession for his entire

been filed-someone must have known. It wouldn't be surprising if someone

eyes on him. After the New Year celebrations, Barrett hadn't gone anywhere other than the Capital Guard headquarters' training grounds. Because he was in mourning, he hadn't visited anyone, nor had he received visitors, with the exception of people

Oliver was at the Southern Frontier, Caspian was

After all, these past years, the prince had been no better than a coward hiding away. But that

as for the ministers Eleanor had tried to win over,

network and to never let her hold all the cards herself. But

no one else useful. That was why they had no choice but to take a risky move, sending Harvey to Westhaven to

and discovered Harvey was no longer in

ambition ran deep, and he trusted no one. Harvey's sudden illness and departure from the capital at such a sensitive time

a loss. Without knowing Salvador's next move,

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

through a fog-everything

eyebrow slightly upon hearing the report. "Did you

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