Chapter 6

"I'm asking His Majesty to strip you of your title, not because of any personal vendetta. It's because you're just plain dumb," Natalia said.

"Stupid?" Everett shot back.

His eyes blazed with anger.

"That's right, plain stupid," Natalia said bluntly.

She pressed, "Viviana's lies were full of holes, but you fell for every word. The Ardving City assassination was a major case, and you spent a whole year investigating it, yet you still have no idea who the real culprit is or who saved your father.

"Tell me, can anyone really trust the Kingdom of Veloria to someone like you?"