Rufus' POV:
"Arrest Prince Richard." I ordered my men to capture Richard, who sat there numbly without betraying any emotion.
When my men got closer to him, he abruptly got to his feet and took two steps back. His clothes were wrinkled and stained with splashes of red wine. He looked as if he had just woken up from a drunken slumber.
"You! How can you arrest me?"
Noting that he was still obstinate despite his current situation, I scoffed coldly and ordered my subordinates, "Bring her in."
They approached with the female officer who had deceived Sylvia and was now covered in blood. Richard looked even more taken aback. He was flustered and no sound came from his mouth.
The female officer knelt on the floor, her face drenched with tears. She didn't dare meet Richard's eyes.
Richard eyed her with disappointment. "You confessed everything?"
"Yes, she confessed everything. I've discovered all your hidden spies, both in the army and the imperial palace. Richard, there is no way for you to escape this time. Just surrender."
My half-brother finally snapped back to reality at that moment. He charged at me like an out-of-control wild horse. "Were you fucking mocking me?"
I placed my hands on his shoulders to control him and replied with a smile, "What did I do to you?
I just learned a few tricks from you."
I had no intention of doing anything to him. But on the day of the welcome party, he had landed up uninvited and behaved so arrogantly. So, I changed my mind.
Richard shook his head in disbelief. "Your curse had been removed? How is it possible? Then, you sent me that message on purpose? In order to lure me into a trap, so that you could take the opportunity to eliminate my men? What a good plan! Rufus, you said I was heartless, but in reality, you are the truly heartless one!"
I frowned and didn't understand him. "What message?"
"The anonymous message you sent to me! Didn't you send it to me?"
"I haven't sent you any message." I didn't want to argue with him anymore. I glanced at our father, who had been standing silently this whole time. Now I simply waited for him to make a decision.
However, Richard still dwelled on the message.
Heshoutedinsurprise,"Howcouldyounotknow?"
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