Chapter 896
The Deputy Minister of Justice, Cyrus Zellner, personally led a team to Valor Estate. To prevent Aurora from escaping, they first surrounded the estate.
Viola was terrified when she heard the news. She hid in Grace Mansion, too afraid to step outside. It wasn’t until she learned they were there to capture Aurora that she finally dared to leave her hiding place.
As soon as the commotion started, Autora had an inkling of what was happening
Standing at the entrance of Blessed Haven, she gripped her sword. As the chill wind cut across her already scarred face, an eerie, deathly stillness surrounded her
She watched the officers from the Ministry of Justice storm into Blessed Haven, then twirled her sword in a swift flourish, aiming it directly at the leading officer.
“Aurora Yates, surrender yourself at once!” Cyrus shouted from outside the gates of Blessed Haven.
“Where’s Barrett?” she asked coldly,
She knew about Barrett’s reinstatement. Now that he was serving at the king’s side, he must know everything Yet he had never come back to tell her.
Cyrus didn’t answer her question. Instead, his voice grew more harsh as he said, “You’d better not resist–you can’t escape. Valor Estate is already surrounded.”
But Aurora pressed the blade of her sword against her neck, her face twisted into a bitter, mocking smile Bring Barrett to me!”
Fearing that Aurora’s defiance might drag the Warren family into further trouble, Viola quickly shouted, ” Aurora, stop this madness!”
Aurora didn’t even spare her a glance. She kept her cold, piercing gaze on Cyrus and repeated, “Bring Barrett to me I have questions for him. If I’m going to die, I’d rather die sooner than suffer any longer.”
Cyrus furrowed his brows. Aurora couldn’t die yet. She had to endure the wrath of the Westhaven envoy. Even if she died, she had to die in front of them and under their watch
“Aurora, it’s easy for you to die, but think of your family. Don’t act recklessly. Your death will implicate them,” he said
“My family?” Aurora sneered, her voice dripping with sarcasm. “They never cared about me. The moment someone spoke ill of me, they packed up and left the capital. If they don’t even see me as their daughter, why should I care about their lives?”
Viola’s anger flared “But you can’t drag the Warren family into this!”
Aurora looked at Viola with contempt, as though she were nothing more than a pile of filth. “It would be best if the Warren family went down with me”
Viola’s fingers trembled with rage, but she dared not step into Blessed Haven “How could you be so vicious?” Aurora pressed the sword’s edge against her neck harder the skin breaking and blood beginning to seep out.
She raised her voice coldly, “Stop wasting time Bring Barlett to me.”
Cyrus‘ brow furrowed as he gestured sharply. “Go summan Commander Warren.
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After sending someone off, Cyrus paused, feeling that something wasn’t quite right. What was the point of calling Barrett now? If there was something for him and his wife to discuss, they could have done it already.
Taking a few steps back, he gave another order, “Find Commander Prince. Tell him to send two of the strongest soldiers from the Royal Guard”
Barrett had once gone to great lengths for Aurora, even using his military achievements to secure her hand in marriage, forcing his first wife into a divorce. It was clear they had deep feelings for each other. If Barrett didn’t want her to be captured and tried, he could very well stage a hostage situation. That wouldn’t end well.
Whether it was a fake or real hostage situation, it would be tricky. Barrett was the commander of the Crown Guard and served the king directly. The fact that Salvador hadn’t required Barrett to observe the mourning period for his mom showed just how highly the king regarded him.
A Ministry of Justice officer sent word to Alistair, explaining that Aurora’s arrest wasn’t going smoothly and there was a risk of a hostage situation happening. Upon hearing this, Alistair immediately reported it to Carissa
“If a hostage situation happens, even I won’t be able to rescue anyone from Aurora’s grasp.” Alistair said Commander Sinclair, it’s better if you go yourself”
Carissa hesitated for a moment before responding, “Take two men with you and let Aurora see you. She likely already guessed that Mr. Zellner sent for us.”
“Are you not going?” Alistair asked.
He was an impatient man, and he immediately fired off a barrage of questions after hearing her orders
“If you don’t go, shouldn’t you at least send Sage Violet? If they’re conspiring behind the scenes and staging a fake hostage situation, we’ll be at their mercy. Who in the Royal Guard has the skill to disarm someone with a blade pressed to their throat? If it goes wrong, someone could die…”
“Enough!” Carissa interrupted him sharply. “Go with two men I’ll move in the shadows and wait for an opportunity”
Alistair was instantly sobered by her command and straightened up. “Understood! I’ll leave right away.”
