From Slave To Queen (by Karyn Anderson) novel Chapter 310

Chapter 310

While the morning mist still lingered, the grand, vermilion lacquered gates of the duke’s estate burst open with a deafening roar

A contingent of Aegis Guards swept into the duke’s estate like storm clouds descending Kander, who was fully dressed in official style, stood atop the steps, his face cold as stone,

y Minister of the Justice Ministry, Nicolas Monson, is

With an icy pare sweeping across the estate, Xander commanded, “Upon my investigation, Deputy! deeply involved in the Rogers family massacre. Lam here to arrest him.”

When the news reached the rear courtyard, both Henry Monson and Eloise hurried out in alarm.

At the sight before them, both felt their vision darken with shock

Henry stumbled forward, nearly trampling the hem of his robe into the mud. He cried out in protest to Xander, “Your Highness, my family has served loyally for generations. What is the meaning of this?”

With tears streaming down her face, Eloise pleaded incessantly, “Yes, Prince Xander. How could Nicolas knowingly break the very laws he’s sworn to uphold? He is a court official. There must be some misunderstanding!”

Rick. He declared, “Here is the official writ from the Justice

Xander’s gaze was as cold as frost, his fingertips tapping the hit of his sword with a faint click. He Ministry Nicolas hired assassins to commit murder. The evidence is irrefutable,”

Ansel stepped forward and handed the signed confession to Henry. He declared, “The criminal has confessed that he acted on Lord Nicolas’s orders to poison Leonard. His Highness is investigating this case by imperial decree. Anyone who dares to interfere will be treated as an accomplice.”

Henry and Eloise were utterly dumbfounded. In disbelief, they staggered forward.

Clutching the official document, Henry and Eloise read it over and over. It meticulously detailed how Nicolas had hired assassins to commit murder and silence Leonard

“How could this be?” Eloise’s hands trembled violently as tears flooded down her cheeks.

Eloise looked helplessly at Henry, His eyes were bloodshot as well, and his face was etched with disbelie

able to put Nicolas in prison.

This charge was able to

As the heir apparent to Henry, Nicolas was the future of the Monson family.

If he were imprisoned, the entire Monson family would be ruined.

“Your Highness, show mercy!” Henry dropped heavily to his knees, with Eloise immediately following suit

A suffocating tension gripped the entire duke’s estate. Everyone was walking on eggshells, fearing they might be next.

By then, Ansel was already marching Nicolas out of the courtyard.

Xander shot him an icy glare, his voice steel–cold as he ordered, “Take him away”

“Father, Mother…” Nicolas tried to lunge forward, but the guards held him fast, rendering him immobile.

Doise could only watch helplessly as the Aegis Guards dragged Nicolas away, her sobs so intense she nearly fainted from grief.

The sound of hoolbeats faded into the distance as the Aegis Guards withdrew from the duke’s estate.

Henry struggled to turn his eyes toward Elise and cried out urgently, “Find Athena! She’s our son’s only hope”

“Yes!” Loise gasped, like a drowning woman clutching at straws. “Prince Kander adores Athena so much. If she’s willing to plead with him, het! 1

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release Nicolas for her sake,

Just as Henry and Eloise were about to head out to look for Athena, A crisp voice cut through the air. “Don’t waste your breath.”

Startled, Henry and Eloise spun around, only to see Fiona Manson approaching with Cedric in her arms

Fiona gave them a disapproving look. “You both know perfectly well how Athena left the duke’s estate back then. Do you really think she’d agree to help if you go begging her now?”

Fiona’s words made Eloise’s temper flare.

Eloise sprang to her feet, jabbing a finger in Fiona’s face as she snapped, “Nicolas is your husband! Now that he’s been framed by villains, not only do you refuse to stand up for him, but you even try to stop us. What are you up to

Henry snapped in fury. “Even if you two have your own issues, you’re still a couple. As his wife, you should be fighting for him, not kicking him when he’s

down”

Fiona, seeing her words fall on deaf ears, let out a wry, self–mocking laugh. “I was just trying to get you to face reality. Instead of bothering Athena, wouldn’t it be better to think of another way to save Nicolas? Why waste your time?”

Fiona was indifferent toward Nicolas now, but still, he was Cedric’s father.

If Nicolas was convicted, Cedric would have to live with that shame. He would never be able to hold his head up in society.

Fiona came with well–meaning advice, only to have Eloise and Henry scream insults right in her face.

Fiona felt a wave of cold despair wash over her. She thought bitterly, ‘No wonder Athena was so determined to cut ties with this family back then. It tas out that she has already seen through them.

Eloise, consumed by rage, suddenly lashed out and struck Fiona hard across the face with a resounding slap.

“Get back to your quarters right now, and don’t you dare come out without my orders!” Eloise was trembling with fury.

“Does she really think she’s some grand lady now?”

Henry’s face darkened with rage as well, but dealing with Fiona would have to wait. Saving Nicolas took priority now

Lance cried out in alarm, “Your Grace, what do you think you’re doing? How dare you barge into the Viscountess’s private residence with your men like

Henry viciously kicked Lance in the chest, sending him sprawling to the ground

Suddenly, they stopped dead in their tracks.

Jessa snapped, “This is the Viscountess’s private residence. Even though you are the Duke of Suffield, you may not enter at will, is Your Grace sobre as to flout imperial laws?”

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