Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 580

Awakening Love: Reborn to Be His Duchess

Chapter 580 The King Reacts

Inside the royal residence, the Minister of Crown Justice stood before the king’s desk, posture rigid, a thin layer of sweat forming at his temples as he finished recounting the events at the pleasure house.

Theodric’s expression was dark, his presence carrying a heavy, suffocating pressure.

In his hand, he turned a carved stone paperweight, gripping it so tightly it seemed it might crack.

Not long ago, he had repeatedly warned the court that officials were not to frequent brothels or indulge themselves in excess.

And yet Dominic, a senior official, had openly defied that order.

Worse, the man he killed was the son of a military commander.

Earlier that very morning, urgent dispatches had arrived from the southwestern front. Another defeat. Another commanding general lost.

He was already struggling to decide who could be sent next.

And now this.

Dominic gets drunk and kills a commander’s only son… how are those military families supposed to take that? If their loyalty starts to crack, who’s still gonna be willing to step onto the field?

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. With a sharp motion, he slammed the paperweight onto the desk.

The sound made the minister flinch, lowering his head further, not daring to speak.

“Your Majesty.”

Quin stepped in quietly. “Lady Elira has been waiting outside for some time. Should I ask her to return later?”

Theodric paused slightly.

The Jones family had, in recent years, sent several sons into military service. Some had already gained a reputation for competence.

He glanced once at the trembling minister before speaking. “This case will be handled strictly according to the law. No exceptions, Investigate thoroughly and present the truth. The Boyd family deserves an answer, and so does the court. You inay go.”

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The minister felt as if he had been spared a sentence. He bowed repeatedly and backer out his robes damp with sweat.

Theodric then gestured to Quin. “Let her in.”

A moment later, Elira entered, carrying a small covered tray, her steps measured and calm

She passed the departing minister at the doorway, exchanging a brief, polite nod

When she reached the desk, she set down a cup of warm tonic and placed it within reach. Her voice was soft. “You seem troubled today, Your Majesty. Is it because of what happened at the pleasure house?”

Theodric took the cup and gave a low acknowledgment.

Elira continued gently, “You shouldn’t let it weigh on you too heavily. It’s not worth harming your health. I’ve heard that His Highness has already left the palace to deal with the matter personally. With him stepping in, things may settle soon.”

Theodric froze mid–motion.

His eyes snapped toward her. “He left the palace?”

Elira seemed startled for a moment. A trace of unease crossed her face as she stepped back and lowered herself in a respectful curtsy, “That was careless of me. I only heard it from attendants and assumed it was true. Please forgive me, Your Majesty.”

“You don’t need to cover for him.”

His tone turned sharp. “Say exactly what you heard. Where did he go?”

Elira hesitated briefly before answering. “I wouldn’t dare hide anything from you. I heard the attendants mention that His Highness took a carriage out earlier today. I didn’t know the reason at the time. After seeing the minister just now, I assumed perhaps you had assigned him to handle this matter.”

She lowered her voice slightly. “I didn’t realize you weren’t aware.”

Then, more gently, “Please don’t be angry. The Crown Prince is grown now. It’s natural for him to make his own decisions.”

Theodric let out a cold laugh. “His own decisions? I’d say he’s grown bold enough to ignore me entirely.”

His voice rose sharply. “Quin.”

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Quin stepped forward at once. “Your Majesty”

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