NovelEnglishChapter 334 It must have been the outbreak in Noganlul that caught the attention of foreign tribes beyond the western border. Taking advantage of Kane's momentary lapse, their spies slipped across the border, blended in with the locals, and eventually made their way to Hasen City Ross thought.
What on earth gives them the nerve to try and assassinate Prince Nolan? 'Luckily, Nolan has always been sharp and vigilant, so their plan fell apart before they could even get close.
As for the disfigurement, that's easy to figure out. Foreigners look way too different from the people of Bortenland. Without altering their faces. they'd stand out immediately.
However, Ross suddenly realized something was wrong when he thought about it.
He thought again. How could their preparations seem so thorough yet so careless at the stime? The whole assassination attempt was baffling-sloppy, rushed, and downright absurd.
If they went through all the trouble sneaking into Hasen City, shouldn't they have planned the assassination more carefully? Instead, they only sent a handful of people.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Honestly, it would've been a miracle if they had managed to even scratch Nolan.
In the end, they all ended up dead, leaving just one survivor to be captured, while Nolan didn't even get a scratch The whole thing was just weird.
Ross didn't hesitate to voice his doubts.
Nolan listened quietly, his gaze calm and unreadable. Instead of addressing Ross's concerns, he asked, "What about Fletcher Henderson? Have you made any progress on the investigation I assigned you?" Ross shook his head with a frustrated sigh. “I haven't been able to find anything, Prince Nolan, Fletcher seems to have plenty of minor Issues and family troubles, but when it comes to anything significant-especially anything tied to the Bennett family's past-there's nothing at all.” Ross couldn't help but ask, “Prince Nolan, could we be looking in the wrong direction? Maybe Isabelle someone else in the Henderson family?" "No, it's him. Nolan's tone was firm, leaving no room for argument.
wasn't talking ab 't talking about Fletcher but Isabelle luated Fletcher, her father, more than anyone else.
To the world, Fletcher was known as a "henpecked' man who never dared to stand up for his illegitimate daughter when his wife's legitimate daughter bullied her. He always appeared weak and spineless, letting his illegitimate daughter suffer in silence.
However, could Fletcher, wielding power second only to a handful of individuals, truly be such a timid husband? A powerless father? If the entire image was nothing but a facade, Isabelle, his tormented daughter, would be nothing more than a cruel joke And Isabelle had uncovered the truth.
She knew everything now, and her fear had long since turned into hatred She had kept Fletcher's secrets tightly in her grasp for years, waiting for the perfect moment.
A moment to luring Fletcher crashing down from his pedestal.
Yet, amidst labelle's hatred, an unwelcthought crept into her mund, a selfish, greedy desire she shouldn't have.
Nolan's face remained impassive He didn't elaborate further, leaving Ross half-understanding, half-confused.
"So, should I keep digging into Fletcher?" Ross asked sautiously 1/2 876 PM Chapter 334
"Yes. Investigate him, but don't stop there. Look into the western border and the people backing Sophie from e the Duke's estate. I want everything laid bare," Nolan ordered coldly. Nolan's eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp glint flickering within.
Nolan thought, An assassination involved two factions.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmIt's as if they coordinated-one side using the other to test the waters.
And when exposed, one faction even left deliberate traces to mislead us, "Such an obvious smokescreen. There's no way it is a coincidence. These groups are connected Nolan suddenly had a thought.
"Where is Gilbert now?" asked Nolan
The mention of the nimmediately jogged Ross's memory.
"Now that you mention it, he seems to be in Noganlul." Earlier reports from Ross's men had confirmed Gilbert had indeed gone to Noganlul.
And wasn't he one of the foreigners? That made things even more suspicious.
"Keep a close watch on his movements. If he makes contact with any other foreigners, track them all," said Nolan. 2/2
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