August shook his head, his frosty gaze hooking into Rohini like falcon's talons.
This maid was playing a dangerous game!
She must be in Andy's pocket—maybe even his spy.
Hmph!
How dare she conspire with that brat to frame him?
"Thud!"
Her skull hit the floor with a hollow crack, leaving a crimson streak.
Fat tears plopped onto the tiles as her delicate frame trembled like a leaf, painting a pitiful picture.
August's face might as well have been carved from ice. "Talk."
Rohini's eyes reddened further. "Your Highness, I swear I'm blameless! How could I know the sixth prince?" she sobbed, shaking like a reed. "You misunderstand my loyalty!"
"It was just palace gossip—ask Xaiya if you don't believe me!"
Xaiya, Rohini's closest ally among the maids, stood frozen.
"Xaiya. Front and c
