NovelOnlineChapter 1310
Before Caspian was brought to the Royal Citadel, he had already gathered his family and delivered the worst of
the news in Silverstone Estate.
With a critical battle looming, Oliver's desertion had shaken the army's morale and unleashed a storm of rumors.
If they lost the war, the fate awaiting the Earl of Silverstone's family would be nothing short of total annihilation.
Even if they won, it would still be inevitable-confiscation of titles, house arrest, or even exile would follow.
Evelyn nearly fainted upon hearing this. Once she regained her composure, her eyes, filled with expectation,
turned to Zoey, waiting for her to speak.
In the past, no matter the situation, it was Zoey who had always found a way forward.
Now, Evelyn continued to place her hopes on Zoey.
But this time, all Zoey offered was silence an endless quiet that gave nothing away. There was no shock or
surprise in her face, as if she had anticipated this outcfrom the start.
Evelyn's voice trembled. "Is there no way out? You're so familiar with the Hell Monarch's princess consort -go to
her! Maybe there's still a chance!"
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Zoey shook her head and calmly said, "There's nothing to be done. Whatever is coming, we must face it." "How
can there be nothing to be done?" Evelyn's heart raced with fear. "How can you say that without even asking? Go
quickly and ask her!"
Caspian's face was filled with sorrow. "Mom, Zoey's right. It's useless to ask anyone now. Our family... It's over."
"Impossible! It can't be," Evelyn gasped, clutching her chest as if she might collapse at any moment. "Oliver has
been stationed at the Southern Frontier for so long. He's endured hardships. Surely, he must have smerit,
right?"
"None," Zoey said flatly.
She watched her mother-in-law, who was clearly on the brink of collapse, and thought of her children. Her throat
tightened, and there was a bitter taste in her mouth.
"Oliver didn't suffer in the Southern Frontier. In fact, his life was easier there than in the capital. We do have one
path left. If he's caught and executed, we may have a chance to survive."
Evelyn stared at Zoey in disbelief, as though she couldn't comprehend the words. "What did you say? Do you
actually hope for his execution? He is your husband!"
"How | wish it were not so," Zoey answered, looking around the room at the faces filled with panic. How innocent
they all seemed.
"Where is Viola? She returned after her divorce-she's a member of the Earl of Silverstone's family. We should
inform her, or else she may end up in prison without knowing what's happening."
Caspian gently squeezed Luna's hand, his voice soft. "We've already sent word to her."
Evelyn still couldn't bring herself to accept such a hopeless fate. "Someone, think of a way! In the past, you all
knew powerful people. Go and ask them-surely someone can speak on our behalf before His Majesty!"
No sooner had she spoken, hurried, disordered footsteps echoed from outside. Servants rushed in, calling
urgently, "Madam Zoey, Mr. Caspian! The Royal Citadel's governor has arrived with his men. He says they are
here to seize the estate!"
Evelyn clutched her chest, a sharp pain cutting through her as she slid off her chair. Caspian rushed to catch her,
holding her steady.
Her hands pressed against her chest, tears streamed down her face as she wailed, "How could it cto this?
How could this happen?!"
Instantly, the main hall was filled with cries.
Zoey held her children tightly, feeling both anger and sorrow. Though she had expected something would
go awry, she never imagined it would be this-Oliver fleeing the battlefield just when the war was about to begin.
Perhaps all her efforts had been in vain.
Anthony entered with his guards, his gaze sweeping the room before resting on Zoey's face.
Zoey forced herself to stand, awaiting the final verdict.
Anthony sighed deeply, then announced loudly, "Take everyone from Silverstone Estate to the dungeons and
await further orders. The rest of you, cwithto seize the estate."
"No!" Evelyn cried, her body giving way as she fainted.
Zoey grasped her children's hands tightly, her voice trembling with forced calm. "Don't be afraid. No matter what
happens, I'm here. | will stay with you."
Courtney gripped her mom's hand in return, her demeanor much steadier and calmer ever since she started
attending Gracewood Women's Academy. "I'm not afraid, Mom."
Cedric stood tall, his chest out with determination. "I am not afraid, either."
Zoey pulled them both into a tight embrace, tears falling freely.
They were both trembling-how could they not be scared?
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