Chapter 274 Kevin's Defection (Part Two)

Franklin sighed and patted Zack again before heading out. If he'd been quicker with his decision last time and helped Zack propose to Harper back then, his son wouldn't have suffered so much pain. It was a pity that they'd missed the chance.

Early the next morning, Kevin's impeachment and the evidence of his crimes were presented to the emperor. At the sight of this, the emperor turned livid. He admonished Kevin in front of the courtiers and ordered his people to investigate this matter.

Kevin trembled with fear, as he hadn't expected the evidence Franklin submitted to have such solid proof of his wrongdoings. Once the investigation began, everything he had done in the past few years would be exposed. Even the fact that he was supporting a secret troop would come to light. The emperor was both paranoid and cruel. If he knew that Kevin was training soldiers i

has found a traitor, Prince Kevin, he must be more afraid of you now. Plus, he is old and suspicious. You're in danger now, aren't you?"

Hearing this, Matthew couldn't help but laugh. He held Harper in his arms. "I'm not afraid of that. I'm only afraid that something bad will happen to you. Now that you're so weak, I'm scared to leave you alone at home."

Resting her head in Matthew's arms, Harper said, "Don't worry. I'm just a little weak, not comatose. It won't be easy for His Majesty to hold me. I'm more scared that he will do something bad to you. He will do harm to you so shamelessly because of Prince Kevin's betrayal."

"He wouldn't dare! Kevin ran away, and His Majesty needs manpower to capture him. I am in charge of the military power. If he pushes me too hard, I will defect, too. Then he will lose more than gain," answered Matthew decisively.