The rumors began having the desired effect, with some people calling for Richard's head on a platter, while others doubted the rumors and chose to believe Richard against all odds,While the news intensified, Vivienne got to hear about it, being loyal to Richard and getting to know him better over the last few weeks, she knew Richard better than anyone and also knew that there was no way he could be involved with anything shady or illegal.Vivienne decided to dig into the matter, to get to the bottom of the scandal, she was going to ask Richard for some information about the people he had fought with, making a mental note to also reach out to people who had been close to Richard during the war, to see if she could get any information about his past.She sent some of her men to investigate the issue and did not return until they had something concrete to give her while she continued her investigation on her part. Coincidentally, her men returned, confirming the news she had also discov

When no one replied to him immediately, General James clenched his jaw, his neck corded as he cracked it from side to side before jabbing his finger at Cassandra,“I.hate.to.repeat.myself! What did you just say?" Cassandra cleared her throat and looked away, forcing Andrew who was already livid to answer through gritted teeth,“Richard Day has been put away on the charge of bribery and extortion, and most recently murders of war soldiers and citizens" A few people nodded in agreement as they managed to stare at James, whose brows were creased. Surprisingly, he folded himself and belted out a loud laugh which caused everyone to gape at him and then at themselves, wondering if the general was all right.Still doubled over in laughter, General James clutched at his belly, as it was deep in laughter. The information they had given him was the most ludicrous thing he had heard all year: Richard, a murderer and opportunist?The thought alone was ridiculous, and so he snorted while laughin