The Scarred Queen's Rise (Athena) novel Chapter 545

Chapter 545

Chapter 545

Xander’s kick nearly took Leonard’s life.

The immense force sent him hurtling through the air like a ragdoll.

He crashed heavily to the ground, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Leonard protested, “Prince Nander, how dare you resort to summary punishment? I am, after all, an imperial official. Even if I were guilty, only a formal trial by the judicial department could convict me. By flouting the law like this, aren’t you afraid the Emperor will hold you accountable?”

Leonard still had no idea who he had truly crossed.

Xander wielded the imperial disciplinary rod bestowed by the late Emperor.

With it, he was empowered to discipline anyone in court, including the king and any minister beneath him.

Leonard was a mere chief of the Federal Bureau. Even the princes would not dare act presumptuously before Xander.

Kander sneered coldly. “Lord Leonard, you make a valid point. Guards, take him to the Federal Bureau for rigorous interrogation, Bring back all those involved in this case.

Naturally, the person involved was Leonard’s wife, Sally Beckham.

Instantly, the Beckham family erupted in wails and howls.

By the time Sally was led out, she was already scared senseless and had passed out cold

The Federal Bureau had been Leonard’s territory, yet now he was being dragged into that very place.

He never imagined that the very torture devices he had once used on prisoners would one day be used on him.

Until the moment he was dragged into the dungeon, Leonard still clung to the hope that the Queen would save him.

Bound to the torture rack, Leonard endured dozens of lashes. Only then did he truly understand agony worse than death. His body was beaten black and blue, Besh for and bloodied beyond recognition.

“I’m innocent. I’m being framed!” Leonard groaned through gritted teeth, refusing to give in.

Seeing this, Xander slowly rose to his feet.

Towering half a head above most men, his natural height alone created an intimidating presence.

He walked up to Leonard, idly stirring the branding irons in the brazier. He picked one up, studied it for a moment, then let it clatter back into the coals.

Leonard’s eyes bulged like saucers in terror. When he saw Xander put the branding iron down, he breathed a sigh of rele

Then, out of nowhere, a searing pain shat through his body, forcing an involuntary scream from his lips.

It turned out Xander wasn’t sparing him at all. He simply wanted to pick one that was hotter than the last saucer

The acrid stench of seared flesh permeated the dungeon. After a few agonized howls, Leonard finally passed out from the unbearable pain.

A bucket of ice–cold water was dumped over Leonard’s head, jolting him awake once more

The soul–searing, excruciating pain pusland Leonard to the very brink of collapse.

Xander stared at him impassively and asked coldly, “Lord Leonard, still refusing to confess?”

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Chapter 545

At this moment, Leonard stared at Kander as it facing the devil himself. Trembling uncontrollably, blood dribbled from his mouth, his eyes glazed over

with terror

gritted his teeth and insisted, “Your Grace, I am innocent!”

Just then, Ansel walked in and said respectfully, “Your Highness, Sally has confessed.”

Leonard forced his swollen eyes open, grinding his teeth in rage. “Impossible. Sally knows nothing about this. What could she possibly confess to?”

But before he could even finish his sentence, a chilling realization began to dawn on Leonard

Sure enough, he caught a triumphant smirk playing on Ansel’s lips.

Leonard roared, “You dare use such vile tricks? I won’t accept this.”

No matter how Leonard raped, he couldn’t change the facts.

The evidence was inefutable. Any denial was futile.

The all–night interrogation finally paid off.

Xander rose to leave, Leonard rattled his chains violently while shouting, “I demand to see the Emperor!”

Trapped in this hellhole, he could cry out as much as he wanted, but no one would answer.

Not to mention the Emperor, Leonard couldn’t even set foot outside this dungeon.

Ansel leaned in closer and said coldly, “Lord Leonard, in case you haven’t heard, the Emperor has handed this entire case over to His Highness Xander This isn’t some secret investigation anymore. It’s all out in the open.”

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