Betrayed By The Hero, Loved By The Lord novel Chapter 276

Chapter 276: Same enemies (2)

Selene was greeted by Xavier when she walked out, as the guards walked inside to kill Gabriel once and for all.

"That was fast," Xavier said, offering his hand for Selene to hold.

"There’s nothing much I had to say to Gabriel. Looking at him was enough. He’s still the same man he was when I left him, except he is trying to cling to me now that he has nothing left," Selene replied.

Selene knew Gabriel would fall from grace, but she hadn’t imagined it would be this way. Cassandra’s involvement in the attacks was a surprise.

"I hate that part of me pities him, but I know he has gotten what he deserves. He placed himself in this position, and I hate that he came to me when his world was crumbling. He should have turned to someone else like his father," Selene said, partly annoyed.

It annoyed her that Gabriel had convinced himself that she would help him or drop everything she had now to be with him again. It was even more frustrating to hear that he still accused her of cheating.

"You haven’t been around him to know if he was at odds with his father. It’s good he chose to come here because he is out of our way now. We have more dangerous enemies to focus on," said Xavier.

"I thought when I knew he was going to die, I would feel much happier, but I don’t. Why don’t I feel so satisfied?" Selene wondered.

"You only got one of the two people responsible for Elsie’s death. We still have to get Cassandra," said Xavier.

"That is why," Selene agreed, realising she wasn’t done yet. Cassandra’s lies played a big role in Elsie’s death. "It will be hard to find her now unless the attackers decide to show their faces."

"It doesn’t matter how long it will take to find her. She will find her place here and share the same fate as her husband. I have her friend here, but he isn’t ready to talk. I am curious why he was running from the others. Once he speaks, I will send out a search," Xavier shared.

"Will you torture him?" Selene asked as this seemed to be the only way to get answers.

"If he doesn’t speak soon, then I will torture him. I don’t have time to play the silent game," Xavier replied.

"And what of the other guests there?" Selene asked, careful with her words.

Since they were outside, Selene didn’t want to mention the princess’s name.

"It doesn’t seem like her brother notices her absence. He is too busy fighting for his place in the palace. If he doesn’t die before the vote is done, I will go to the palace to vote against him. We must be prepared for the aftermath when he is not king again," said Xavier.

Selene believed the reaction of Darius losing his title might result in a fight amongst the five families.

"You should vote and leave right away. He seems to hate you most, so you would be his first target if he tried to attack anyone. I can imagine how he will not gracefully leave the palace. Would they allow him to stay?" Selene wondered.

Xavier shook his head. "No. He would receive a title like mine and land in his name. They would do what they could to keep him out of the palace. Excuse me for a moment," he said, leaving Selene’s side to speak to Harold.

Selene stood back, not wanting to hear about any guests at the door. It was the only reason Harold would come out to speak with them.

"Let him in."