Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 576

Chapter 576 Fractures Beneath the Throne

Mira nodded vigorously.

Back in the study, Elowen called Rosaline over. “Rosaline, please deliver a message to Lady Elira.”

Rosaline stepped forward and lowered her head to listen.

“Elira has taken Iris into Hale Manor for the time being. She’ll be an asset to me, and to Prince Caelan as well. The concerns Her Majesty and the prince once had now have a promising beginning. The rest of the arrangements can proceed as planned. Please assure them they can

be at ease.”

Rosaline committed it to memory. “I’ll see to it at once.”

With that, she withdrew.

Over time, Elira and Elowen had formed an unspoken alliance.

Elira knew Elowen intended to take revenge on the Crown Prince.

And Elowen had long seen that Elira meant to elevate her own son, Caelan, to contend for the position of heir.

Neither needed to say it aloud. Both simply played their parts.

Back when Caelan had approached Iris several times in an attempt to recruit her, Elira had already sent word to Hale Manor through Rosaline. Since Iris came from the Garrett family. and Elowen had past ties with them, Elira hoped to learn more about Iris’s temperament to help persuade her.

Now that Iris had come forward on her own, the outcome was different, but the goal remained the same.

“Your Grace.”

From outside, Rosaline’s voice sounded as she offered a greeting.

Elowen looked up and saw Cassian standing at the doorway.

Dressed in a dark robe, his posture straight, his expression relaxed, his gaze rested on her with quiet warmth.

“Ella, lunch is ready.”

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Elowen didn’t move. Instead, she beckoned him over. “It can wait. Come here first. I’ve got something to show you”

Cassian raised a brow but stepped inside without question.

Elowen caught his hand and drew him closer, then pointed to the map spread across the desk. “Iris didn’t come empty–handed. She gave me this. Every hidden passage in Vanelle, the contacts, the signals, it’s all here.”

Her fingertip tapped lightly against the marked points, a pleased smile playing at her lips. “Now Dominic has nowhere left to run. And once he’s caught, the old Nordian case will be reopened. When that happens, Alaric is finished.”

Inside the Crown Prince’s Wing, the study was filled with the faint scent of incense.

Alaric sat behind his desk, a book in hand, but his brows were knit in irritation. He hadn’t taken in a single word.

Footsteps sounded outside.

A young attendant in blue entered with his head lowered, offering a respectful bow. “Your Highness, Lord Dominic has sent word. He says he’s been cooped up at home and would like to go out for a drink. He asks for your permission.”

Iris stood nearby, grinding ink. She said nothing.

Her hand moved steadily, circling the inkstone without haste.

Alaric’s voice turned sharp with impatience. “My grandfather already warned him, this is a sensitive time. Can’t he drink at home? Stop making trouble and stay put.”

The attendant flinched. “Y–yes, Your Highness. I’ll deliver your reply at once”

After he withdrew, Iris set the ink stick down gently and spoke in a soft voice, “Your Highness’s caution is wise. But Lord Dominic is a man who enjoys his wine. He’s followed your orders and hasn’t stepped out for half a month. Prudence is necessary, but allowing him some relied now and then might prevent resentment from building.”

She lowered her voice further. “Besides, the hidden routes you arranged are impeccable. There’s no way Hale Manor could know of them.”

Alaric tapped his fingers against the desk

That was true.

He had taken great care in arranging those routes and informants. In his mind, they were flawless.

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And truth be told, he hadn’t seen Elowen in half a month, and the thought of it was starting to gnaw at him.

Dominic was the same, always one for drink and entertainment. Being confined for so long would naturally breed frustration.

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