Chapter 449
Chapter 449:
“L-Lady Lyric!” He bolted upright. “I—We p>
The rest of the men in the room looked as uncomfortable as he did.
“I need the room with him p>
The men didn’t wait. They gathered their things and filed out of the office, leaving Gregory with me and my assistant. I watched his Adam’s apple bob as he swallowed hard.
“T… To what do I owe this visit, My Lady? Would you like some tea p>
“I’m fine, Gregory. Thank you.” I ensured my voice remained businesslike as I approached his table.
“I, uh… I’ve been trying to reach the King. It’s been impossible p>
That was Caden. He crowned himself King and made people address him as one.
“I’m aware of that. Actually, that’s the reason I’m here. He sent me to deal with you personally. Why don’t you take a seat, Gregory p>
A shiny veil of sweat rested on his temples. He nervously rubbed his hands against his suit.
“Please, Gregory. Take a seat p>
Despite how formal I sounded, he knew something bad was about to happen to him. Finally, he sat. But his anxiety seemed to grow when I walked around the table to meet him.
“I think you know why I’m here, Gregory.” I circled his chair slowly, running my fingers along the edge of it.
I watched how he tensed from the close proximity.
“So, why don’t we cut to the chase and make this a whole lot easier for us p>
“Lady Lyric, please. There’s been a misunderstanding. I didn’t p>
“The records were carefully reviewed by Caden himself. Those funds are missing, Gregory. And I think everyone knows by now how much Caden hates theft p>
“I didn’t take anything! This is the reason I’ve been trying to get to the King to explain to him. I didn’t p>
L𝑎t𝑒st ch𝑎pt𝑒rs in
His words were cut off when I grabbed his wrist, tightening my hand around it. He gasped instantly, his eyes going wide in horror.
“I believe you already know what’s happening to you,” my voice remained calm as I siphoned the oxygen from his brain alone.
Yeah, I’d improved over the past six months and could siphon specific areas if I wanted. Siphoning oxygen from the brain alone would keep him alive for the moment but make him feel like he was going into a terrible trance. What was it they said again? With more practice came perfection. Thanks to Caden for constantly using me as his human weapon.
“I’m going to take my hand off yours, Gregory; but only on the condition that you’ll tell me nothing but the truth. If you lie to me again, you won’t get another chance. Nod if you understand p>