Chapter 199: Tying Up Loose Ends (4)
“What a pitiful state you’re in, Father,” Apollonia spoke up first. “You must have heard the news. Your family has been destroyed. Your land, title, and property have all been confiscated, and now all you have left is the label of a traitor.”
Gaius’ face twisted in an instant. He opened his mouth as if to retort, but Apollonia pressed on without giving him an opportunity.
“Your sister, Petra Liepherr, has also met her end. At the hands of Nox Byan. The Liepherrs have vanished in disgrace.”
She delivered the painful news to Gaius with a calm demeanor, while he struggled to breathe and his frown deepened.
“You…” Gaius grumbled through gritted teeth. “Do you think you’re clean?”
Apollonia arched an eyebrow as she observed him.
“…Excuse me?”
“Your bear half the blood of a traitor. If the name Liepherr is tarnished, then your name isn’t pristine either. I am your father!” Gaius yelled, pressing himself against the bars.
