The others remained quiet. Everyone, including Ross, knew what was going on. It was just that Ross
was reluctant to face the truth.
"No, I don't believe it!" the prince said grimly, one hand propping against the table. Although politicians
often operated in grey areas, he knew what those experiments were all about. Many died in Yudonia
during the pandemic, and even those who received a cure still suffered from it.
Having visited those patients around the country, he felt terrible for them. When Ross found out that the
virus might be related to Fred and even spread from Yudonia, he was both shocked and angry. He then
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtstarted to think about ways to deal with the duke.
Yet, they now told him that his mother was the mastermind.
All this while, he had looked up to her. Although she hadn't spent much time with him, he knew she was
busy running the country. He understood how difficult the job was and how great a person she was.
As Ross was still a prince even at his age, some laughed at him behind his back, and some criticized
Queen Yasmin for not giving up her throne. However, he could understand the decision.
He knew his mother was the most suitable ruler for the country, and he didn't mind who was in power
as long as it was the best choice for Yudonia. Ross was okay with continuing his duties as a prince.
Therefore, it was hard to believe that his kind and gentle mother, who was even friendly to the servants,
would be involved in such evil creations.
"Well, perhaps things aren't what we thought," Austin said, trying to console Ross.
Ross nodded repeatedly. "I'm sure they aren't! I'll go back to the embassy now to find out what really
happened."
He was desperate to know the truth.
"Ross..." Austin tried to stop him, but the prince rushed away.
"Austin," Alexander said, "Let him. You won't be able to stop him."
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"But it's clear that Queen Yasmin is the one behind the whole thing. If he confronts her—"
Alexander interrupted, "Come on, she's not Fred, okay?"
Austin was puzzled.
"Even if the queen is behind this, she won't do anything to Prince Ross," Alexander explained, "After
all, he's her son." "It's hard to say." Mike shook his head. "Not all families are close. Look at how Rhea
treats her parents. Besides, Yasmin is a queen, not an ordinary person.
"She has held onto the throne for decades and even carried out the experiment. She wants to live and
rule her country forever. I doubt she cares about her son."
Mike shook his head and sighed.
'Even ordinary family members hurt each other due to self-interest, not to mention royal ones.'
Alexander and Austin knew Mike had a point, but it was inappropriate to say so in Ross's presence.