Traitors beneath the crown (final)

"Alright then, I'll continue," Sasha muttered, her expression suggesting that she had arrived at the challenging segment of her discoveries. "As I've mentioned, the late Monarch didn't meet his demise through poison."

The Princess initiated a restless stroll around Kaiser's study, her gaze skimming over the books lining the shelves, her hands remained clasped behind her as she moved.

"The servants left the room with the bottles, and the last individual in the company of Emanuel de Lanark was the Crown Prince – the same Crown Prince who conveniently avoided giving his testimony."

She paused, her head tilting slightly downward as though she were piecing together her own conclusions on the spot. Gradually, her gaze lifted again, and her tone turned speculative.