Chapter 380: Assassination_4

Hassan was dragged out of bed by a "furious" Master Lane. Upon hearing that Lord Porter was murdered, he could barely stand, shivering for a long time before he could put on his clothes properly. He knew very well that he was done for. He hadn't solved the previous two cases, and now there was an even more severe one. His Majesty would surely behead him this time.

Owen Bertram made a detour to ensure that no one was following him before he calmly returned to his residence and lay down to sleep.

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The Emperor was slightly overweight, with extremely deep bags under his eyes and somewhat sagging cheeks, appearing as if he had indulged excessively in wine.