Chapter 406
Chapter 406:
She stopped running for a moment to catch her breath, bracing herself against a tree. She was breathing so heavily it felt like she had fallen from a great height.
Her memories were back. The kids she had taken from Lyric were with Marta. This was the reason they were out to kill her.
JARIS
“How did she escape?” I was tired of hearing Maddy ask the same question over and over again. Unfortunately, she didn’t know when to stop. “She was supposed to be sentenced yesterday. She couldn’t have been able to escape without the help of someone powerful p>
I pinched my brow, my elbows resting on my desk.
“You’re barking up the wrong tree, Maddy. None of us know how she managed to escape. I’m tired of this conversation p>
But the brat wasn’t done. “Why haven’t we been able to find her? It’s been two days. The whole thing looks like you’re not even putting in any effort p>
“Well, if you’re that concerned, you should be out there looking for her p>
She paced the office, her hands on her thighs. This was the reason I didn’t want to speak to anyone before now. I was tired of people bringing up stupid conversations.
“Are you sure you didn’t help her escape?” Maddy halted in front of my desk and asked, “I mean, I wouldn’t be too surprised considering the fact that she’s always had you wrapped around her finger. You loved that lady in a way that didn’t make sense. You were ready to quit the throne for her, remember p>
Something cracked in my hand. I stared down and discovered I’d snapped my pen. Maddy looked at me in shock.
“You’re getting on my nerves. Get out p>
She blinked and the shock was gone. “Why don’t you just tell me the truth, Jaris? Did you choose that murderer over justice for our mother p>
I didn’t give her a response. It was pointless talking to someone like Maddy.
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“Fine. Keep mute all you want. But I want you to know we’re going to find her, and she’ll be greatly punished for what she did.” She started toward the door.
“She used to be your friend,” my words made her stop. “How did you just… turn against her in the blink of an eye p>
“Don’t start with me, Jaris. I liked Lyric when we were good. But she killed my mother! Our mother! What was I supposed to do? Hug her and tell her she’s loved p>
I held her gaze but said nothing.
“I need her punished for what she did. I’m not letting this go.” She stormed out of the office.
The door had barely been shut for a minute when it opened again, revealing Nerion. He looked pissed.
“We have a problem, boss. There’s been another fight between the ranks. This time, it’s bigger p>