The heavy silence in the council chamber was suffocating.
Vice Family Head Greyson stepped forward, his hands clasped behind his back. "Family Head, we have thoroughly investigated Marcus's communications and financial records. While there is evidence of his usual underhanded tactics and political maneuvering, there is no direct connection linking him to Sebastian's betrayal or the House of Crimson."
Sigh. Ursula let out a quiet, trembling breath of relief, the tension draining from her shoulders. She shot a triumphant, venomous glare at Kael.
Kael clicked his tongue softly. Tch. He wasn't surprised. Marcus was a brute, but he wasn't foolish enough to leave a paper trail leading to an enemy of the universe. He would just have to deal with Marcus another way.
