Rejected and Pregnant Claimed By The Dark Alpha Prince novel Chapter 235

Chapter 235: A home for me

Gabriel stormed out of the chamber, his anger simmering just beneath the surface. As he stepped into the main hall, his eyes fell upon his mother. Queen Mabel stood with quiet authority, overseeing the interrogation of Lester and several palace servants. Katelyn lingered nearby, watching her mother. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Your Majesty, I’ve reviewed the palace CCTV footage," Lester reported, bowing his head low. "She entered today. We also discovered a servant’s body in the backyard near the quarters. I accept full responsibility for my negligence."

Mabel’s expression turned cold. "Lester, your apology does not erase the fact that a spy, one with assassin-level skill, breached the palace. You failed in your duty. She could have killed Amelie."

"I understand, Your Majesty. I’m fully aware of the consequences. I accept whatever punishment you deem fit," Lester replied, still keeping his gaze lowered.

"Show me the CCTV footage," Gabriel interjected, stepping forward. "Then you can take your punishment. Something isn’t right here. The palace should be impenetrable, no outsider could have slipped in without help. Someone from the inside assisted her."

Mabel’s sharp gaze shifted to Gabriel, her eyes narrowing slightly. Katelyn tensed, worried her mother might turn her wrath toward Gabriel instead.

Lester remained silent, awaiting the Queen’s next command.

"I oversee the inner palace," Mabel finally said, her tone softening in a way that felt offbeat. "I’ll decide how to handle this matter. As for you, Gabriel, you shouldn’t leave Amelie alone. She must be shaken after everything that’s happened."

Gabriel frowned slightly at the unexpected gentleness in her voice. Her concern for Amelie felt... too fake instead of warm.

’Something’s wrong with her,’ Valko muttered in the back of his mind.

’I agree. She’s showing too much concern for Amelie. It’s unnatural,’ Gabriel thought, his eyes narrowing as he studied his mother more closely.

There was something brewing beneath her calm exterior. Maybe an evil scheme or plan. He could feel it in his bones.

But it was tough to guess. For now, the most suitable thing was to leave for San Ravendale.

He quietly went upstairs while kept thinking what was in his mother’s mind.

~~~~~

Zilia sat quietly in the room that had been assigned to Idris during his temporary stay, her hand gently resting on his head in a protective gesture.

"Sister," Idris murmured, breaking the silence, "how did we get caught? I thought no one knew I was here... but that terrifying man still found out. He even blackmailed Prince Casaio after abducting his beta."

Zilia’s brows creased with worry as she softly replied, "I don’t know."

Her voice was tinged with unease. Riley was dead now. She had once seemed like a kind woman... but Luke had used her, just as he always used people. That was the kind of man he was.

’When Casaio meets Luke at the border,’ she thought silently, ’I’ll disappear with Idris. He doesn’t deserve to be bound to someone like me. I know my leaving will hurt him, but it’s the only way. One day, he’ll find someone worthy of the life he’s meant to live. Someone better than me.’

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