Chapter 527
The guard hesitated as he looked at Magnus, words failing him. They all knew about Magnus'' strength; they had clear memories
of the time he and Callum had shed over Natalia in Ennd, employing all manner of weaponry. So, none of them dared to
provoke him now, and with great reluctance, the guard went to report the disturbance.
The Queen was roused from her sleep by themotion, ready to mete out punishment until she heard it was Magnus stirring
the pot. With a sigh, she draped a robe over her shoulders and stepped out of her chambers.
"Your Majesty, | deeply regret disturbing you at this hour," Magnus said apologetically, "but this is the evidence of Alice''s
treachery against my wife. | just wish to clear her name and bring her home."
With Jonas by his side, Magnus stood before the Queen as the backlight cast amanding shadow. They regarded the Queen
with an air of authority that demanded obedience.
The Queen chuckled and shook her head. She listened to the recording, immediately certain of Natalia''s innocence, and ordered
her release.
Taking Natalia''s hand, she said, "My dear, | always knew you were innocent. This is a relief. Now, the Duke has left everything to
you. As for Alice''s punishment, that''s a family matter. You can decide."
Natalia curtsied deeply, "Thank you, Your Majesty." She then turned and left the pce with Magnus and Jonas in tow.
By dawn, Magnus and Natalia returned to the McKinney estate.
The servants, seeing Natalia''s return, snapped to attention. Natalia, holding Rowell''s will, gathered the staff and summoned
Rowell''swyer to read it aloud. Only then did everyone learn Rowell had indeed left the entire McKinney fortune, including the
castle, to Natalia.
On hearing Alice''s recorded confession, the staff was bbergasted and immediately pledged their loyalty to Natalia. "Miss, we''re
at yourmand from now on!"
Natalia looked at them, her mind on Alice''s deeds, and bellowed, "Seize Alice!"
"At once!"
The servants rushed to Alice''s room and dragged her from her bed. Confused and groggy, Alice swung a p. "You traitors, what
do you think you''re doing?"
The guards returned her assault with a couple of sharp ps. "Bitch, you dare to strike us after what you did over the Duke''s
body?"
"What are you babbling about?" Alice gasped in shock.
But as she was dragged out and saw Natalia seated like royalty, she shrieked, "Natalia, what are you doing here? Didn''t you
murder Father? Weren''t you supposed to be in jail?"
Natalia approached, contempt written all over her face as she pped Alice hard across the cheek. "I need to teach you a lesson
for defiling our Father''s body! How could you betray him?"
Natalia''s presence was overpowering as she coldly ordered, "Take her out of the McKinney estate. Let her fend for herself!"N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.
Alice trembled with rage, her cheek burning from the p. "Natalia, stop your lies! | did no such thing to Father. Mother made me
do it. Let me go! You have no right to send me away. | am a McKinneydy!"
"Stop!" A deep voice echoed from the entrance as Henry, d in a military uniform, stood imposingly against the light.
Having worked in the States for years, Henry had rushed back upon hearing of his father''s death and usations against
Natalia.
As he stepped through the door, he saw Natalia expelling Alice. In his heart, Natalia had always been a kind angel, incapable of
such acts.
“Henry, help me! They''re throwing me out. Please save me!" Alice cried out upon seeing Henry, as if spotting a savior.
Henry strode over and freed Alice from the guards. "How dare you disrespect Alice!"
Lydia stumbled out, clinging to Henry. "My son, if you had not returned, Natalia would have thrown us out to the streets!"
Trying to soothe his mother and sister, Henry turned to face Natalia. As their eyes met, he saw the embodiment of justice in
Natalia''s steady gaze.
“Natalia, is this true? Are you sending them away? What have they done?" Henry approached her.
Before Magnus could intervene, Natalia stood and addressed Henry, "You''re just in time, Henry. See for yourself what your
mother and sister have done."
Handing over the recording to Henry, she dered, "They framed me for our father''s death. Now that you''re here, | leave their
fate to you."
After hearing the recording, Henry shook with fury and turned to Alice and Lydia. "Is this true? You desecrated Father''s body?"
"No, it''s not true. | didn''t do it, brother. It was Mother''s doing, save me!" Alice fell to her knees, desperate not to be cast out.
Henry grabbed Alice, delivering a resounding p. "I disown you as my sister. After all these years, you still haven''t changed.
You need to learn the hard way!"
He released Alice and turned to Lydia with a cold stare. "You''ve disappointed me beyond words."
With a wave, hemanded, "Expel Alice from the castle. Lydia, confine yourself and reflect on your actions!"
Turning to his father''s casket, Henry knelt. "Father, I''m sorry... | was toote."
Amid her screams, Alice was thrown out of the castle, and Lydia, head lowered, was led to her room.
Henry and Natalia arranged Rowell''s funeral, and on the day of the burial, a soft rain fell from the skies. Natalia stood under the
shelter of Magnus’ umbre, her silhouette outlined in a sleek ck trench coat.
As they prepared to part ways, she
turned to Henry, her hands holding
out an envelope. “By rights, I shoul)
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and testament. | promised him I''d
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Henry''s eyes glistened with unshed
tears as he looked up at Natalia
standing before him. S ewas angelic
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this angelic being who shared his
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Magnus frowned at this, but Natalia
smiled and stepped forward, allowing
Henry to envelop her ingheartfelt\ |
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with impatience. "Alright, that''s
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Henry, a bit flustered, looked back at Natalia. She justughed. "Take care, Henry!"
That very day, Natalia and Magnus left Ennd behind. Jonas set off for the States and then to school.
As Magnus'' helicopter ascended into the sky, Henry gazed upward, watching the trail of white smoke against the blue expanse. It
took him a long while to gather his thoughts. In this vast world, he had a sister—his angelic little sister.