Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 579

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When she finished, Iris lowered herself into a deep formal bow, bending forward until her forehead nearly touched the floor. Her back looked fragile, and she was shaking badly

Alaric looked down at her from where he stood, his expression cold.

What she had said earlier wasn’t wrong. That suggestion had been made with his mind.

Iris was clever, but she wasn’t all–knowing. There was no way she could have foreseen Dominac causing something like this.

In the end, the blame still landed on Dominic.

Alaric pressed his fingers against his temple, forcing his irritation down. “Enough. Apologizing now won’t help. We’re already in this mess. Stop wasting time and think of a way out.

“Your Highness, please calm yourself.”

Iris remained lowered, her voice steady. “Although a man died today, according to the guards both Lord Dominic and Rowan had been drinking heavily. The conflict began over a courtesan and escalated into a fight. If we look closely, Rowan struck first and did so with force. Lord Dominic, unable to endure the pain, reacted in self–defense and, in the chaos, struck a fatal blow. This was not intentional murder.”

Alaric’s brows remained tight. “And what does that change? What exactly should I do?”

Iris slowly lifted her head, her eyes filled with unwavering loyalty. “The most urgent matter is to keep this from spreading. Especially to prevent certain people from using it to draw Your Highness into it.”

Alaric’s eyes hardened.

Yeah.

Hale Manor had been circling him for a while now, and the entire Falconcrest faction barely even bothered to hide their contempt.

Feels like everyone at court is just waiting for him to slip.

They’re all watching me… just waiting for the chance to take me down.

He stared at Iris. “You’re not wrong. So how do I keep this contained?”

Iris spoke gently. “The High Tribunal has not yet formally opened proceedings. Your Highness

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should

go to the Boyd estate in person.”

“Go there myself?”

“Yes.”

Her tone was earnest. “First, Rowan was once close to Your Highness. Upon hearing of his death, it is only proper that you go in person to express your grief. It shows loyalty and sincerity.”

She continued, carefully guiding each step. “Second, if Your Highness personally consoles Commander Boyd, appealing to both reason and emotion, it may ease his grief over losing his son. If the Boyd family is willing to hold back, there will be room to resolve this.”

ice softened slightly. “If the family does not pursue it aggressively, the court will not oo hard either. What seems like a major incident can be reduced, and what is reduced ventually fade. The storm will pass, and Your Highness will remain untouched.”

aric fell into thought.

It made sense.

Still, for a Crown Princ

beneath his station.

After a pause, he sa grandfather for

Iris gave a sl

Alaric p

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visit the home of a third–rank military officer felt

erious matter. I should first go to the Baker estate and ask my

d be wise to consult him, but…”

ared on her face. “I fear the news has already spread through Vanelle. If wn Prince’s Wing, it has likely reached His Majesty as well. Lately, His ing great importance on the military. Now that the commander’s only order a full investigation.”

y at him. “And that order may come quickly. If Your Highness leaves the to the Baker estate first, the delay may cost you. By the time you reach the Majesty’s order may already be issued, or the Boyd family may already be case before the throne. At that point, any attempt to calm the situation nay

pression shifted.

his father well.

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Especially when it involved military families, there would be no leniency.

She sees further than most. No wonder Grandfather values her judgment.

He made up his mind.

Lowering himself a little now was nothing compared to securing the throne later.

“You’re right. There’s no time to lose. I’ll

He strode toward the door.

go now.”

As he passed Iris, he slowed slightly and looked down at her. “What happened today could have gone much worse. You reminded me in time. That speaks well of your loyalty. When I accomplish what I’m meant to, I won’t forget you. I’ll see you married into a respectable household, properly settled, with a stable life ahead.”

A stable life. A husband, a household, children.

Those words echoed in Iris’s ears, carrying a strangely sharp edge.

Iris suddenly thought back to the way Elowen had addressed her that day.

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