Chapter 236: How far was the conspiracy?
Noah POV
The morning sun streamed through the window of my office as I sat behind my desk, fingers crossed in front of me. I had left the bed before the first morning light. I couldn’t sleep the entire night because I kept thinking of my sister and Brooke. I had asked them to come see me this morning and I was ready to serve them their first punishment if they fail to come on time.
My jaw was set, eyes hard as steel as I waited. I wanted to make sure to keep my baby and Selene safe. That was the most important thing for me now. A soft knock at the door of my office broke the tense silence.
"Enter," I called out, my voice firm and authoritative.
The door opened to reveal Brooke and Nora, both looking demure and contrite as they stepped into the room. Nora wore a simple black dress; her usual flashy style had been toned down. Even Brooke had opted for a modest blouse and skirt combo, her hair pulled back in a simple ponytail. They approached my desk, cautiously, keeping their eyes lowered.
"Your Majesty," Brooke said softly, offering a small curtsy. "Thank you for granting us this audience and we want to apologize for taking you by surprise at the party yesterday. Everything had happened so suddenly and we didn’t have time to inform you sufficiently before the event,".
I didn’t respond immediately as I studied both of them. If not that they weren’t such experienced liars and from the past, I knew their words were never their bound, I would have sworn that they meant everything they said. After a long moment, I finally spoke.
"I hope you understand the gravity of your situation. The only reason you’re standing here instead of behind bars or in exile is because of my father’s intervention but that doesn’t mean I trust either of you,".
Nora stepped forward, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. "Brother, please. I’ve had time to reflect on my actions, to understand the pain I’ve caused to both you and Selene and what I said yesterday," a tear rolled down her cheek "I didn’t mean any of it. I was just angry that you didn’t give me a benefit of doubt. I only want a chance to make amends, to prove that I can change. So, please...".