It seemed another party had arrived.
The doorkeeper retreated to his post and announced, "Announcing the arrival of Duke Benjamin Oberon Jarr of the Sanad Dukedom, Duke Gabriel Everhart of the Greene Dukedom, Lord Aaron Pearce of Sylvere March, Lord Kyle Grey, Minister of Trade Affairs and Sir Alexander Jarr, the Knight of Gerhard."
The door swung open, and the newly arrived group entered.
Lord James cursed under his breath as his eyes caught them. He knew Lord Grey's support for Anna well, and having him gather the heads and representative of the Pillar Families of Cassian was not a good sign.
All of them were present, except for the Marquess of Roland.
The seated attendees turned their heads, eyeing Lord Grey and his entourage suspiciously.
While the minister's presence was anticipated due to his status as a royal court member, though late, the appearance of the other lords sparked curiosity among the onlookers.
Why had they suddenly come? What was their purpose?
