Louis's POV
I squinted at Evans. Never seen him so submissive in my memory. When Liam was alive, Garfield Evans, the youngest captain of the Royal Knights, was always reserved and arrogant. And after Liam was assassinated, all that was left of him was arrogance. But this unwarranted submissiveness made me suspicious.
"Why?" I stared at Evans, pressing, "It was Chris who started the argument, who laid hands first, took your daughter's stuff, even tore her doll in front of her. Don't you want me to punish Chris for this?"
"Louis!"
My words brought a gasp from Maria. That damn woman dared to interrupt at this moment.
"Don't make me repeat myself, Maria! Shut your mouth! Or get out!" The angry growl nearly made Maria lose her footing.
I looked away, instructing Alfred beside me, "Get Chris and his mother out of here! They're not allowed back in the castle without my orders!"
"Yes, Your Highness."