Chapter 283: Her Only Request
"Is that all? You’re letting me go?" Talia asked Lord Lockhart.
Her brain still wasn’t in a very comprehensive state, but she could understand that Lord Lockhart is speaking in a tone that suggests that he doesn’t hold her responsible anymore.
Is that really the case? If so, why?
Talia watched Lord Lockhart waving his hand not wanting to look at her face anymore and she couldn’t guess what he was actually thinking. "What are you going to announce the public?" she probed further.
Seeing Lord Lockhart turning his back to her and arranging the already neat table further, showing his unwillingness to converse with her, she didn’t back off. "I have to get back to Rosandale for the Spring Ball. I wanted to ask you if I can leave Esteria."
Arthur gulped and observed Lord Lockhart. She asks in a roundabout way if she’d be charged with any crime. Because if she’s charged, she won’t be allowed to leave the country.
Lord Lockhart’s hands paused and he turned to look at Talia with a snicker. Here he is... Trying to hold back his anger... And there she is... Still yapping about.
"I heard you made yourself an enemy of the nobles there too?" he scoffed and walked toward Talia. He kept tabs on her even now. And he learnt a lot. He had learnt she still is not fine. "You can’t use a gun to save your life, can you? Not when your life is on the line... Not when your chastity is on the line... I’d say you deserve it. Deserve it for taking a life !"
Seeing Lord Lockhart red with anger walking towards Talia, Arthur stood in front of Talia blocking her from Lord Lockhart. He could feel her getting scared. Or maybe it was because he was touching her nerve.
Whatever! No one can make her feel threatened.
" Sir... You-"