Nine Hot Therians and Their Only One Queen novel Chapter 952

Chapter 952 Silas Shows Up

He’d once served as the empire’s First Commander, and now he’d risen to magistrate

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Rafael couldn’t say for certain whether Sitas was truly clever. But one thing he was sure of, this plant type therian carried ambitions running deeper than most.

Silas glanced at Lange but didn’t rush into speaking. He walked over to Emma first, and once he’d confirmed she was safe and unharmed, only then did his gaze settle on Rafael, still standing beside Aria.

Rafael’s silver hair fell in a tangled mess across his shoulders, his pale face still marked with blood.

His once neat white shirt hung torn and ruined, covered in footprints and creases, his eyes rimmed red, lashes danip with tears.

Those pale glasslike eyes still carried traces of lingering fear and hurt.

Paired with that striking red teardrop mark at the corner of his eye, the whole picture was undeniably captivating.

Someone really ought to send Drake and the others over here to take notes on what genuine, heartbreaking fragility actually looked like.

Sensing Silas studying him, Rafael couldn’t help but glance up at the male.

Silas‘ face carried that same warm, gentle smile, giving nothing away.

Rafael studied him and pressed his lips together. Sure, Silas‘ raw combat strength probably fell short of Andre’s or Gaellard’s. But there was something about him that felt deeply difficult to handle.

Rafael quickly dropped his gaze again, standing beside Aria in his most pitiful posture.

Watching him do it, the corner of Silas‘ mouth curved up, just barely noticeable.

Seeing Silas stay quiet, Lange couldn’t help but speak up again.

“Consul Hamblin, I’m telling you the truth, I’m framed here…”

“Whether you’ve been framed depends entirely on the evidence,” Silas said. “This is the Executive Department’s banquet hall.”

He glanced around at the crowd still gathered nearby.

“There are a great many guests here tonight.

“I appreciate everyone’s concern over this matter.

“That said,” Silas added with a faint smile, “this isn’t exactly the venue for settling disputes.”

His words left even Lange looking a bit lost.

What did that mean?

Was he dropping the investigation? Or just refusing to deal with it at all?

While Lange stood there confused, Silas had already turned to address the Executive Department staff nearby.

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“Escort Mr. Rafael and Mr. Lange to lounge number three.

“Also, notify Security, Internal Affairs, and Technical Support.

“Send along all the relevant records as well.”

The staff member bowed his head immediately.

“Yes, sir.”

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Silas gave a small nod, then swept his gaze across the crowd of onlookers, every one of them connected in some way to the empire’s upper echelons through the Executive Department.

Since they’d all witnessed this scene unfold tonight, there needed to be a proper resolution.

Silas kept that same warm smile on his face.

“Everyone, please continue enjoying tonight’s banquet.

“The Executive Department will handle this matter and see it through.”

That simple statement was enough to send the crowd, who’d clearly wanted to keep watching, drifting away.

After all, Silas himself had spoken.

Lingering any longer would only look disrespectful at this point.

Standing nearby, Emma watched the whole thing unfold with a flicker of genuine admiration.

Moments ago, every eye in the room had been locked on Rafael and Lange, and the whole banquet had practically turned into a spectacle for gossip.

But the second Silas returned, without even rushing to render a verdict, he’d reclaimed control of the entire situation with just a few carefully chosen words.

He hadn’t favored either side, and he hadn’t let the situation spiral any further.

That was exactly the kind of composure she’d come to expect from Silas.

Listening to Silas lay out his instructions, Rafael’s handsome brow knotted into a deep furrow.

A lounge?

Internal Affairs?

Technical Support?

Security?

If this were just some ordinary dispute, there’d be no reason to involve this many departments.

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This Silas character clearly had no intention of letting things play out on his terms.

He’d cut off every ounce of Rafael’s carefully staged tears, emotion, and performance from the official process entirely.

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Chapter 952 Silas Shows Up

Beside him, Gaellard listened to Silas‘ instructions and raised an eyebrow.

“Well, there’s a man with zero appreciation for a good show.”

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Rafael had clearly wanted to play the victim, drum up sympathy from everyone watching, and use it to get whatever he was really

after.

The guy had really committed to the performance too.

He did it all only to get his whole plan wrecked once already by Andre, that walking block of ice with zero warmth in his heart.

And now here he was, running straight into Silas, that scheming vine of a man. Honestly, thinking about it, the guy almost deserved a little sympathy at this point.

Gaellard lifted his device and snapped a photo of Rafael.

Then he opened up a chat window and sent it off.

Catching the motion out of the corner of his eye, Andre’s brow furrowed.

“What are you doing?” he asked.

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