From Slave To Queen (by Karyn Anderson) novel Chapter 303

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Chapter 303

Chapter 303

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 eaves into flight

Immediately, the maids and servants inside screamed in panic, their cries echoing through the halls.

When the commotion finally reached Leonard, he was still comfortably napping in his room

Leonard bellowed angrily, “What’s all that racket outside

The

e butler stumbled in, his face a mask of terror. “Lord Leonard, this is bad. The Aegis Guards…”

Leonard, who was still groggy with sleep, opened his eyes and mumbled, “The Aegis Guards? What about them?”

He had barely finished speaking when his eyes flew open in terror. “The Aegis Guards?”

“Yes! It’s Prince Xander. 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!

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

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 the 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 justice!”

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

Leonard swaggered out of the room, putting on a show of composure,

He saw that the eyes of all the Aegis Guards in the courtyard were fixed on Xander

With an ingratiating smile, Leonard bowed slightly to Xander and asked, “Prince Xander, what is the meaning of this? What offense could hav committed to warrant you mobilizing such forces?”

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Even with ruin staring him in the face, he was still playing dumid.

Xander curled his lips into a cold smirk. “What crime, Lord Leonard? You find out soon enough at the Federal Bureau”

The leading Aegis Guards captain stepped forward and bellowed, “Leonard By His Majesty’s decree, we are seizing your mansion. Cooperate witandy 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 lidal wave, overturning furniture and rifling through every cabinet in the search for evidence.

A flicker of panic flashed across Leonard’s face, but he quickly composed himsel 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.”

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.

“You murdered the entire Rogers family. I saw you murder Haven Rogers with my own eyes. You wanted her to reveal where those pawn tickets were, and when she refused, you killed her.”

Leonard gashed his teeth in fury and roared, “You bitch. How dare you slander me?”

“She’s been holding a grudge ever since I reprimanded her for a mistake a few days ago. Now, she’s lying to slander me. Don’t believe a word she says!”

Despite the biting cold, cold sweat beaded on Leonard’s forehead.

He gaped at the handkerchief and all speechless, despite his effort to move his mouth.

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