Chapter 404: Wanted
The banquet was lively as ever, no one knew of the silent drama happening in the royal palace. Callista whispered silently to Eleanor. The queen’s expression was calm, but her eyes became turbulent.
She glanced at the head physician, the Lord of the North tower, Cecilia’s grandfather. Lord Duncan was sitting with his family, and he understood her gaze. Duncan rose and made his way out of the banquet hall. Eleanor was about to leave, but her son’s hand caught her wrist.
The look she gave Lucian was more than enough for him to realise King Kaiden Von Drakkar was dead. Eleanor excused herself from the room hall followed by Lucian.
This odd behaviour caught the eyes of some. The first prince was seated, his expression the same as always, as he drank from his cup. Alfonso sensed the weird atmosphere..
Immediately, Cedric didn’t return with Abrielle, he knew something was off. A physician and then Callista. Alfonso’s eyes darkened a smirk on his lips. Something has happened to Kaiden and Cedric has sent Abrielle off for her safety. He was only here to keep up the image. To make it less obvious
A few minutes later the door burst open and the music stopped. "The banquet has to come to an end." One of the queen’s aides announced. Everyone was puzzled but they knew something was off..
Cedric’s face was calm, Kaiden’s death has been confirmed. "Under the queen’s order, no one is allowed to leave the palace." The second announcement put everyone on alert.
Alfonso placed his cup and then whispered. "Are you behind this or someone with a grudge is trying to frame you?" He asked an indirect question. Cedric smiled. Alfonso was smart, that was one thing he would give him credit for.
The hall was wrapped in tension, and guests were barely able to eat. They were all curious about what was happening.