#Chapter 269 Vision

Charles I held up a hand, silencing him with a gesture. "Your daughter stands accused of treason, adultery, and a no number of other crimes. Be grateful I have not simply executed her." Tessa's jaw dropped, a gasp escaping her lips. Her gaze flicked back to me, pleading, but I wasn't moved.. "Treason?" He sputted, his voice laced with disbelief. "This is an outrage! She… she's done nothing wrong!" Taking a deep breath, I gestured for her to be brought closer. I stood and descended the steps as she was presented. My voice rang out through the hall. "On the contrary," I said, my voice surprisingly steady. "Tessa has been working to undermine my authority, seducing members of the royal guard for her own ends, sleeping with any number of men, wielding my generosity, devotion to the Goddess' will, and what lingering affection I may have had for her against me." I narrowed my eyes. "I suspect there is more, yet I cannot interrogate her in the manner I wish until this is resolved." A