Chapter 572: The Verdict
The child’s father positioned himself between Nora and the child, watching her with a guarded and serious expression.
Nora offered some explanations, but those present were unsatisfied.
The atmosphere within the villa increasingly hinted at familial discord.
After Portia reported the events of the previous night to Howard, Howard pursed his lips, asking, "How did Nora deal with those people?"
Portia replied, "Apart from her nephew, even members of the Habsburg family were killed.
None of the servants or maids involved in the incident survived."
Howard frowned, commenting, "She remains as bloodthirsty as ever, whether strategizing for me in the past or acting now, she always displays such a cold and merciless demeanor."
Portia inquired, "Your Majesty, the forces we infiltrated with our gold have been eliminated. What shall we do next? My men are still stationed outside the villa, and they have already blocked dozens of attempts by people wanting to leave."
"Nora has gone too far; she killed a member of the Habsburg family." Portia speculated on Howard’s intentions, "Does that mean Nora will soon be overthrown by her own family?"
Howard nodded in affirmation.
"How is Neplon’s condition? Has he woken up today?" Portia’s expression turned peculiar.