Both men had reached the same frustrating conclusion.
The investigation had gone as far as it could, yet the truth remained just out of reach. If they failed to uncover what had really happened soon, then someone would have to carry the blame.
There were only two names left.
Marcus.
Victoria.
Between the two of them, Victoria would suffer the most.
Marcus’s actions were easy enough for people to justify. Many would simply say he had acted out of loyalty to the royal princess and her unborn pup. Even if he had crossed the line, others would likely excuse him by claiming his desire to protect Raquel had clouded his judgment.
Victoria would receive no such understanding.
Everything had already begun turning against her. Rumors spread faster than facts, and every piece of circumstantia
