212 I AM THE CROWN PRINCESS

"I apologized for being late, milady. I was apprehensive at first. But I don't want an innocent man to bear the punishment of an act that he did not do."

The man bowed down to the two ladies in front of her. 

Zoe and Erin glanced at each other and nodded, both agreeing in the decision to hold off going to the Royal Investigation Area for the meantime.

Erin directed them to a room where he could speak freely with no one listening. She grew wary among the people around her since the incident with Era took place.

She was certain that it was only her and Azra around when Lord Hou mentioned the key to the vault. Not unless there is someone else who knows that it is behind the picture frame. And it's likely impossible.

As soon as she sat down, he started narrating what happened during his journey.