Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 578

Chapter 578 A Death That Moves the Board

Cassian spoke calmly, “What’s being done about it?”

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Bran answered, “The King’s Capital Prefecture arrived immediately. But given who’s involved, they didn’t dare handle it on their own. It’s already been reported up. By now, the case should be in the hands of the Ministry of Crown Justice. The news hasn’t spread outside yet, but inside the palace, it’s likely already known.”

Elowen understood.

Dominic held a real position at court, a rising figure with influence.

Rowan, though less capable, still carried weight through his family and background.

There was also his past with Maerwyn, something people still talked about.

And Dominic was close to Alaric.

Neither of them was insignificant.

Back when Elowen first learned about their feud, she had been so pleased she couldn’t sleep.

Now?

Dominic had killed Rowan.

She might not be sleeping tonight either.

But for a different reason.

A thought crossed her mind, and her eyes shifted slightly.

“If word has already reached the palace, then the Crown Prince’s Wing must know as well.”

Bran nodded. “Yes. Just a little later than we did.”

That delay mattered.

Elowen’s lips curved faintly.

“Then he’s probably panicking right now, trying to bury it. But this kind of thing doesn’t stay buried. The harder he tries, the more he exposes himself.”

She looked at Bran. “Send word in. Tell Iris and Lady Elira to let things play out. Don’t interfere. The more he reaches, the more he leaves behind. It’ll make things cleaner when we move.

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Bran understood immediately. “Yes, Your Grace.”

He turned and left.

Elowen watched him go, then spoke thoughtfully.

“I thought Dominic would be the one to lose tonight. Rowan had the advantage. Hugh made sure he fully recovered. I was worried Dominic wouldn’t stand a chance.”

Cassian raised a brow slightly. “Ella, you ever notice something?”

nced at him. “What?”

you really want something, and you keep pushing for it without stopping, things start into place. Like everything starts working in your favor.”

en paused.

assian reached out and touched her cheek lightly.

“When I fought for the throne, it felt the same way. Every turn, every shift, it all led to the same

outcome.”

His voice lowered.

“We’ll end him.”

At the Crown Prince’s Wing, Alaric had been sitting comfortably, drinking coffee when the report came in.

Before the guard could even finish, the cup slipped from his hand and shattered on the floor.

He jumped to his feet, ignoring the coffee soaking into his clothes.

“Say that again,” he demanded. “Who did Dominic kill?”

The guard hesitated. “Your Highness… it was the Boyd family’s son…”

Alaric’s face turned dark. “Who killed him?”

The guard swallowed. “Deputy Minister Dominic, Your Highness…”

Alaric froze for a moment.

Then his anger

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“That idiot!” he snapped. “I allowed him out, and this is what he does? He creates a disaster like this?”

Still not satisfied, he added bitterly, “And Rowan. Son of a soldier, and he goes down that easily? Useless. All he’s done is make things worse.”

Iris stepped forward silently and crouched down, picking up the broken pieces one by one.

Not yet. Wait. Let him make the mistake himself.

She had been the one to suggest easing restrictions on Dominic earlier.

Alaric wasn’t foolish. If she spoke now, it would raise suspicion.

So she waited.

Right on cue…

“Stop that!” Alaric snapped, grabbing another cup and throwing it at her feet.

“If you hadn’t said anything earlier, I wouldn’t have let him go! This whole mess is on you!”

Iris flinched, immediately lowering herself, her voice trembling just enough.

“This servant was foolish. I deserve punishment. I never expected him to act so recklessly. I only wanted to ease Your Highness’s concerns. I didn’t think it would lead to this. Please punish me as you see fit. I won’t protest.”

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