Chapter 543
Xander kicked the gates open, leading the Aegis Guards as they instantly flooded into the mansion.
As the gates crashed open, the brass knockers clattered to the ground, startling the crows roosting under the caves into flight.
Immediately, the maids and servants inside screamed in panic, their cries echoing through the hall
When the commation finally reached Leonard, he was still comfortably napping in his room,
Leonard bellowed angrily. “What’s all that racket outside p>
The butler stumbled in, his face a mask of terror. “Lord Leonard, this is bad. The Aegis Guards p>
Leonard, who was still groggy with sleep, opened his eyes and mumbled, “The Aegis Guards? What about them p>
He had barely finished speaking when his eyes flew open in terror. “The Aegis Guards p>
“Yes! It’s Prince Kander. He brought the Aegis Guards in!” the butler stammered, barely able to speak clearly.
Leonard bolted upright, craning his neck to peer outside.
Sure enough, the Aegis Guards swarmed the courtyard, ransacking the entire mansion.
The terrified servants scattered in panic, only to be herded back at swordpoint by the Aegis Guards. Soon, the entire courtyard was filled with trembling figures forced to their knees.
Leonard’s mind was racing as he kept muttering, “This can’t be! How could Prince Xander have come after my mansion? Didn’t the Queen go to plead to His Majesty p>
Countless possibilities raced through his mind, yet it never occurred to him that he had already become the Queen’s disposable pawn,
In Leonard’s skewed calculations, he was convinced that if the Queen simply shed a few tears before Arthur, this whole affair would be easily swept under the rug
After all, Fermin was the Queen’s son and the prime candidate for Crown Prince.
If Fermin’s reputation was tarnished, he could not possibly be fit to be the Crown Prince.
Additionally, Leonard he firmly believed that he was such a useful pawn for the Queen that she wouldn’t easily abandon him.
Just as Leonard stood frozen in shock, the front doors burst open.
The booming voice of a member of the Aegis Guards came from outside. “Leonard Beckham, Chief of the Federal Bureau, come out at once, confess your crimes, and face justicel”
His voice boomed like thunder, cutting through with piercing clarity and intimidating authority.
Even Leonard, for all his usual composure, felt cold sweat trickling down his back.
He forced himself to remain composed and thought, ‘Don’t panic. The Queen will surely save me p>
Leonard swappered out of the room, putting on a show of composure.
He saw that the eyes of all the Augis Guards in the courtyard were fixed on Xander.
With an ingratiating smile, Leonard bowed slightly to Kander and asked, “ Prince Kander, what is the meaning of this? What offense could than committed to warrant you mobilizing such forces?
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Even with ruin staring him in the face, he was still playing dumb.
Xander curled his lips into a cold smirk. “What crime, Lord Leonard? You’ll find out soon enough at the Federal Bureau p>
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The leading Aegis Guards captain stepped forward and bellowed, “Leonard By His Majesty’s decree, we are seizing your mansion. Cooperate willingly if you know what’s good for you, or you’ll only make things worse for yourself”
No sooner had the command been given than the Aegis Guards surged in like a tidal wave, overturning furniture and rifling through every cabinet in their
search for evidence.
A flicker of panic flashed across Leonard’s face, but he quickly composed himself. With a furious motion, he hurled the cup to the ground, shattering it into pieces. “This is ridiculous. How could His Majesty issue such a decree? This is clearly a frame–up.
“I have served the imperial court faithfully for years. I will not tolerate such slander p>
With that, Leonard rolled up his sleeves dramatically, making a show of preparing to argue with the Aegis Guards
“ I’ve always lived an upright and honest life. How dare you slander me?” Leonard blustered with shameless audacity.
He was certain Xander had no solid evidence and could not do anything to him.
However, the reality proved him wrong.
Xander raised his hand slightly, beckoning with a finger. “Since you demand evidence, Lord Leonard, I shall provide it. Bring forth the witness p>
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Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.