Awakening Love Reborn to Be His Duchess (Elowen Hale) novel Chapter 604

Chapter 604 The Fall Becomes Final

Still, there were matters that had to be settled before court could adjourn.

Theodric pressed his fingers against his brow for a brief moment before speaking.

“Effective immediately, the Duke of Duskmoor shall have his title, lands, and privileges fully restored. Hale Manor will once again serve as Duskmoor Manor. As for the court qualification trials, the Ministry of Rites will oversee the investigation beginning today. Public notices are to be posted immediately. All previous rankings are void, the examination papers will be reviewed again, and new results will be announced once the review is complete. Every aspect of the matter will be supervised personally by the Duke of Duskmoor.”

After a brief pause, he continued in a colder tone.

“As for the attempted assassination of Prince Roderic of Nordia, the case will be jointly investigated by the three judicial councils. Every individual involved shall be punished according to the law.”

His gaze swept slowly across the assembled officials.

“Does anyone object?”

Not a single person dared speak.

Even Colton hurriedly lowered himself into a deep formal bow alongside the rest of the court.

“Your Majesty is wise!”

Only then did Theodric let out a quiet breath.

“That’s enough. Rise and withdraw. Court is dismissed.”

The ministers bowed deeply once more as Theodric departed from the hall.

Among the crowd, Elowen lowered herself as well, pressing her forehead lightly against the cold stone floor.

Inside, however, she felt unusually calm.

She knew the matter was finally settled.

From this day forward, Alaric would never again be heir to the throne.

And even the Baker family would no longer have the power to restore him.

Chapter 604 The Fall Becomes Final

Today, Colton had exhausted every possible move. He had dragged Valessa into the matter and even used the peace alliance with Nordia as leverage, yet in the end everything still collapsed.

A faint smile curved Elowen’s lips.

But she knew this still was not the end. Could the Baker family truly escape so easily?

Her gaze lifted slightly toward the old man standing not far away.

Colton had already played his strongest card by bringing out Valessa. But she and Cassian still had one more move waiting.

At the thought, Elowen’s mood brightened considerably.

“Ella.”

Cassian stepped closer then, one steady hand supporting her arm as he helped her rise. His voice was warm and gentle enough to melt stone.

“How about I head home and bake you some savory meat pastries?”

Elowen withdrew her gaze from Colton and answered softly, “I want the lamb filling.”

Cassian’s eyes curved immediately with a smile.

“Done. I’ll chop the meat extra fine for you.”

The two of them walked side by side toward the palace gates.

“Your Grace.”

“Your Grace.”

Several officials quick to read the changing tides approached with eager smiles and respectful bows.

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‘Congratulations, Your Grace. Justice has finally been served.”

“I’ve long wanted the chance to share a drink with Your Grace. Why not take advantage of today’s good news?”

Cassian dismissed them without hesitation.

“No time. I’ve got things to do at home.”

One official persisted carefully. “Surely Your Grace could leave those tasks to the household staff?”

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Cassian answered lazily, “I’m going home to make pastries for my duchess. Nobody else makes them properly, and I don’t like seeing her disappointed. Whenever my duchess is unhappy. somebody usually ends up regretting it.”

His gaze drifted calmly over the official.

“What? You volunteering for the role?”

The official nearly broke into a cold sweat.

“Of course not, Your Grace. I wouldn’t dare disrespect you. I merely meant that Your Grace and the duchess truly share a rare devotion. It’s enough to make anyone envious.”

As he spoke, he deliberately glanced toward Elowen.

Cassian looked at him flatly.

“What’s there to envy? You can go home and bake pastries for your own wife too.”

The official blinked in confusion.

Beside them, Elowen let out a quiet laugh.

Cassian merely took her hand and continued leading her outside.

“Ella,” he reminded her softly, “slow down a little. You’ve had a tiring day.”

The official remained rooted where he stood, staring after the couple’s retreating figures.

They truly were absurdly devoted to one another.

Exactly as the rumors claimed.

Wiping sweat from his brow, he muttered quietly, “His Grace really never changes.”

Someone beside him leaned closer and whispered, “You mean he’s still as vicious with his tongue as ever?”

The official nearly jumped out of his skin.

“Vicious? What nonsense are you talking about? That’s called honesty. Genuine honesty. Understand?”

These days, one careless remark could cost a person dearly.

Back when the Duke of Duskmoor had been stripped of othice and confined to his estate,

Chapter 604 The Fall Becomes Final

people could mock him however they pleased because he had been a fallen noble.

But now?

His title had been restored. He remained Theodric’s younger brother, and he had emerged from the former Crown Prince’s scandal completely vindicated.

Calling him sharp–tongued now was practically asking for death.

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