King Raff once again turned to the duke. "Your grace, what say you? I am certain that you are aware of the effect accusations like this will have on the reputation of the crown princess if left unchecked. You also know the gravity of the crime of which prime minister accuses you of. As the king, I have a duty to keep so as reluctant as I am about this, I grant permission for the search."
His decision was exactly what the Thorin's expected. They had known that this day would be coming for a long time now.
Prime minister Windrider had a malicious smile on his face, greed glittered in his eyes. As he eyed the sad looking Thorin's he drooled over the thought of their downfall. Perhaps, when all was said and done, the king would reward him greatly. He had always admired the Thorin estate, and with all those large coffee plantations now, it was as good as a gold mine.