Chapter 344
Chapter 344:
“Enough! Makenna, whether by choice or not, the reality is that Frank was once your mate. You, a mere sex slave, dared to deceive me. You are worthy of death!”
Leonardo’s eyes blazed with fury. I hastily tried to clarify, “Your Majesty, please, that is not the truth!”
But he was unwilling to hear me out. With a forceful slam of his hand on the table, he bellowed, “Why bother explaining? Even your own father bears witness against you! What father would falsely accuse his daughter? Makenna, you are nothing but a morally degenerate woman!”
At that moment, soldiers brought Frank into the hall. Confronted with Leonardo’s imposing presence, his usual haughtiness vanished, replaced by pure fear.
Leonardo’s piercing gaze fixed on him. “Frank, you have been accused by the Dunn family of engaging in an affair with Makenna. What do you have to say about this?”
Overwhelmed, Frank trembled visibly as he knelt on the cold floor, struggling to find his voice. Spotting me off to the side, he stammered, attempting to shift the blame. “Your Majesty, it was Makenna who seduced me! I have always resisted her advances. How could I ever dare sleep with the Lycan princes’ woman? It was all Makenna’s doing! I am innocent!”
I felt a wave of indignant fury. I had consistently avoided him, and now to hear him claim otherwise sent my body into a trembling rage.
Seizing the opportunity, Irene eagerly intensified the situation. “Your Majesty, Makenna truly has no shame. A woman like her deserves the harshest punishment!”
I clenched my fists tightly and inhaled deeply, forcing the storm of anger within me to subside. Standing tall, I spoke clearly and firmly, “There are rumors that the three Lycan princes are known for their ruthlessness and cruelty. Only if I were insane would I willingly enter the palace for mere vanity. Who would knowingly subject themselves to such torment?”
My words hung in the air, silencing the hall.
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Leonardo’s anger flared even more at my boldness. He struck the armrest with force and roared, “How dare you say that!”
At that critical moment, Dominic, who had until now observed quietly from his seat, finally intervened. His gaze swept coldly across the hall, and his voice carried a casual yet authoritative tone.
“Makenna’s point is valid. It is also hard to believe that after becoming acquainted with the powerful and distinguished Lycan princes, Makenna would bother with someone like Frank.”
Makenna’s POV:
Dominic was actually speaking up for me!
I gazed at him, astonished.
Dominic kept his eyes away from me and addressed Leonardo calmly. “Father, my findings show that Connolly and Irene have consistently been tough on Makenna. It’s unlikely that such parents would consent to let Makenna step in for Jessica to come into the palace.”
As Dominic spoke, Connolly and Irene anxiously bowed their heads.
Dominic looked at the couple as he continued methodically, “Moreover, according to my investigation, the day before Makenna came into the palace, she was occupied with setting up her new home with Frank. If she was really as superficial as they suggest, why would she be doing that?”
His arguments were so coherent that even Leonardo gave a subtle nod of approval.
Upon hearing Dominic’s words, Connolly and Irene were visibly shaken. They exchanged a look. Both of their eyes were wide with alarm.
I couldn’t suppress a slight smirk at their discomfort.
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