Crystal’s POV
Rufus’ soft words and the fleeting caress on my head transported me back to the old days when we were still together.
For a moment, I thought the Rufus who loved me with all his heart, was back. But when our eyes met, his cold and arrogant demeanor brought me back to reality. I sighed deeply in my heart.
He had forgotten me.
I was so stupid to even think about the past! “The imperial palace under my rule will never allow such a thing to happen. I will take full responsibility for it,”
Rufus pledged with utmost seriousness.
“Okay.” I nodded, feeling both disappointed and moved.
For a moment it seemed as if he still love me and could read my mind; he seemed bean to comprehend what I was feeling.
How very disappointing that it was just an illusion.
On the other hand, the fact that he wasn’t going to treat Arron’s disappearance lightly moved me.
He was going to deal with this incident with topmost priority.
I knew that if he wanted to protect the perpetrator, I would never find my son again.
So I asked Rufus in a low voice, “Will Arron come back safe and sound?”
“Yes, he will.”
Although his answer was simple and certain, his affirmative tone set my mind at rest. I should stop moping around and get ready for whatever was coming.
From what I could tell, the people behind this were not just a bunch of simpletons.
There might be a battle if it came to worst.
As expected, Rufus’ soldiers were very efficient.
They soon brought seven or eight frightened servants here.
They cuffed the servants’ hands behind their backs and led them to Rufus.
“Your Majesty, these people have no alibi. Most of them said that novelebook they were working or sleeping alone.”
The soldiers settled the suspects and reported to Rufus with evident vigor.
Rufus nodded and surveyed the servants in the open space.
His face was unruffled and his eyes profound, so no one could tell what he was thinking.
In contrast, I was feeling a little giddy.
My gut was telling me that Arron’s abductor was among us here.
“Who wants to come clean? I’m giving you the chance to confess now. If I find out the person behind this, you won’t have a say on what will happen to you,” Rufus said calmly.
I kept my eye on these people’s facial expressions.
If there was something unusual, I would know right away.
However, to my disappointment, they all seemed undisturbed by Rufus ‘ words.
So, I couldn’t help but shout, “I know that the person who kidnapped my child was also under orders! You will not be executed if you bring Arron back alive!”
Fearful of what might happen, these people fell to their knees and pleaded for their lives.
Some even shed tears. It was an utter mess, but no one took the initiative to confess.
“We really didn’t do it. How dare we? You’re doing us wrong! We’re innocent,” a servant with ash on his face shouted.
When Arron went missing, I became quite enraged.
Now they were crying and trying to pass the buck, which made me feel even more furious.
I couldn’t help but snap, “In that case, you should explain clearly what you have done since last night! If you’re innocent, you should be able to prove it. If you are smart enough, then you should admit to your crime. My patience is wearing thin. If I catch you lying, I will make sure you will not be just sentenced to death.”
Rufus’ POV
Crystal was obviously upset, and she didn’t conduct the questioning in an organized manner.
“Why don’t you just confess?” Her eyes blazed with rage as she asked the servants loudly.
Crystal’s bluff successfully caught the attention of most of them.
And when she combined her threats with inducements, their expressions changed dramatically.
However, it was still difficult to figure out if they were pretending or not.
I didn’t interrupt her. I just stood to one side and observed the servants quietly.
While Crystal was still questioning them, I noticed a servant who didn’t fit in with the others.
The panic and worry on the other servants’ faces were real, but his expression seemed to be feigned. His reaction was slower than that of the people around him, and his eyes seemed to be blank.
I fixed my gaze on him. As I predicted, he constantly sent covert glances at Crystal and watched her with more inquiry than fear.
I recognized him as a groom of an elder of the royal family. The elder had isolated himself from the world and rarely gave his servants any work. But this groom still wore his work boots at night. I squeezed Crystal’s shoulder. She stopped talking and turned to look at me.
Pointing one finger at the groom, I said in an icy voice, “You, step forward. Which palace do you serve in? Explain why you still have your work boots on at this late hour.”
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