Chapter 69: Mistake

Basil looked at his father in horror as Tina was dragged into the hall and put before his throne. Tina curled up, sobbing pitifully.

“Pl-Please have mercy. I don’t want to die. I don’t want to die….”

“Father,” Basil said. “Does she not deserve leniency for all of her years of service? It’s probably just a mistake!”

Adolph looked at Basil, “Tina. Do you confess to the crime of attempted murder?”

Tina sobbed, “I-I… Y-Yes. I…”

Basil’s eyes widened. He paled and he closed his mouth in shock. Adolph was grateful that he didn’t need to keep Basil on his list of potential threats. For all of his stupidity, Basil was still his son and heir.

“I… I only did it for Luna Olivia,” she cried. “Please, you have to understand!”

“What say the ministers for sentencing?” Adolph asked, and looked at Gavin. “Minister Mirabelle as she was once a servant of your house, you may speak first.”

Her eyes turned bright and hopeful looking up at Gavin.

“No true servant of my family would ever have attempted murd