It didn’t matter if they were royalty or not. Anyone associated with Michael had been secretly assassinated. The cruelty and shock of this was undeniable.

Adrian walked slowly, leading Renee and Henryk forward, clearly intending to see who else would dare to try and stop him. If anyone did, they would be killed.

Adrian’s display of such confidence wasn’t without reason. The royal family was not to be underestimated. To gain the king’s favor and qualify to enter the royal circle, one needed both strength and reputation. Neither could be lacking.

"Why you…!" Lyndon glared at Adrian, but his eyes were filled with fear. He dared not step forward, not even a centimeter.

Adrian said, "I gave you a chance, but you didn’t appreciate it. Who’s to blame here? I’ve already done my best."

The crowd was stunned. They didn’t know how to respond to Adrian’s words. There was nothing they could say.

Renee, watching Adrian, was stunned as well. She was unsure how to react. However, she understood