Chapter 386 How Should Punishment Be Dealt?

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Peyton spoke softly. He got what he wanted in the end. From the moment the truth was revealed, he no longer intended to keep living. The only thing keeping him tethered was Isolde. Though he took his own life, he left in peace”

“Does the Valen family know?” Kolton asked.

“Not yet. I had Harlan keep it quiet for now”

Then inform Oliver first. He needs to be prepared. As for Isolde… though she always acted indifferent toward her father, and often claimed she resented him for the past, deep down, she had already forgiven him. She was just too stubborn to admit it.”

Patricia’s heart ached. “We must keep this from Natasha. If she finds out… it will be unbearable.”

Before Geoffrey’s death, there had been nothing but grievances against him–people called him foolish. blindly dutiful, and cold–hearted. He was a victim, yet he could not be absolved. He had failed to protect his wife. He had failed to protect his daughter.

But now that he was gone, those very people reconsidered.

Perhaps, all along. he had been the greatest victim.

He lost his beloved, he lost the chance to raise his daughter, and in the end, he carried the burden of everyone’s anger and blame..

A heavy sorrow blanketed the Sharp family.

Oliver, upon hearing the news, rushed to the Langley estate.

Harlan handed him two letters, his voice hoarse with grief. “We found these on his desk. One is for you, the other for Isolde.”

Oliver stared at the letters, the weight of finality crushing him. Their last conversation had unknowingly been their farewell.

Meanwhile, officials from the Ministry of Justice arrived. Under imperial orders, they were to conclude the investigation by dawn, reporting the truth to the King. Seeking assistance, they turned to Harlan and Oliver.

Finding the necessary witnesses was easy, but two of them were residing in Montlins Manor. They could not be questioned

Jessica and Wade ina was present. Without alarming her, Oliver rode through the night to retrieve

the Sharp estate, was also available to testify. The physician who had attended Prunella

imprisoned,

the head of the Ministry of Justice, entered the

read through the records, his fury mounting with each word. Finally, he slammed his fist down, his voice thunderous. “A venomous, wicked woman! And I once granted her noble status? Issue the decree- strip her of all posthumous honors. From now on, she

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386 How Should Punishment

“Your Majesty, the Queen Mother

“At this hour?”

Thelma usually retired much

been waiting

my carriage.” The

Mystic Palace, Thelma had prepared a bowl of

awake? Is something troubling you?” the King asked.

your soup.

Finished

King realized how hungry he was–he had barely eaten all night. The hot soup warmed him, and as the heat spread through his body,

something on your mind?” he asked after finishing.

you gotten to

were concerned about

So, what was the result?”

despicable.” The King’s voice

come to light, Thelma said calmly. “And

with him?”

King studied her. “You have

simply find it strange. Arthur has never been one to cause trouble. Don’t

King admitted. “By all logic, he should not have submitted that

I sent word to Finnian. He will be arriving in Argentum soon.”

shouldn’t have troubled yourself,” the King

eventually. After all, Ashley

had

If she had brought Ashley up twice in

I am off to bed,” Thelma said, dismissing him.

De

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