The Hidden Empress Stripping Her Secrets After Divorce novel Chapter 559

The Duke's fingers drummed a slow, menacing rhythm against the metal table. "Then why were your men at the scene?"

Pierre hesitated for a fraction of a second. "I had men tailing him to see who he was meeting with. Not to kill him."

"And the result?" The Duke's voice was pure ice. "He's dead."

Pierre lowered his head. "I didn't know it would end like that."

The Duke stood up and towered over him. "Leon is dead. Are you happy now?"

Pierre looked up sharply. "I'm not happy."

"You're smiling on the inside," the Duke sneered.

Pierre remained silent. The Duke turned around and slowly sank back into his chair.

"That woman, Lyra Langford. Do you know her?"

Pierre's fingers twitched slightly. "I know of her. She's Leon's ex-girlfriend."

"She gave him a son."

Pierre's pupils dilated in shock. "How did you find that out?"

"We ran a full background check on Leon's social circle." The Duke stared at him, calculating every micro-expression. "Have you ever made contact with her?"

Pierre shook his head. "No. I only know who she is."

The Duke leaned back, crossing his arms. "Do you think she has the capability to kill Leon?"

Pierre took a few seconds to answer. "She doesn't have the power. She's a single mother trying to survive Christian Lancaster. Where would she get the resources?"

The Duke studied him for a long, suffocating moment. "You're awfully quick to defend her."

Pierre looked down. "I'm just stating the obvious."

The Duke stood up and walked toward the heavy steel door.