Charlotte knocked Winnie Brandon unconscious with a chop to the neck. Worried that Winnie Brandon might cause a disturbance if she woke up, he did not hesitate to stuff her into the Book of Ages.
Having learned Morgan's whereabouts, Charlotte immediately slipped out of the room, hurried out of the Prime Minister's residence, and boarded his carriage.
He merely said, "Return," and the coachman skillfully drove the carriage back the way they had come. Along the way, Charlotte saw Kreil Brittany imitating him and slipping into a carriage, while Abner and Andreas hid nearby on guard. He made a gesture for them to follow.
Although Abner Soumei and Andreas Constantine had no idea what was happening, the three hurried after Charlotte. Kreil Brittany was not so fortunate; the carriage carried him toward the Prime Minister's residence. He could not get out now, or people would discover that the carriage's original owner had met with trouble.
With a carriage that knew the way, Charlotte easily reached Viscount Soren's residence. It was a particularly quiet property. Though it was not in the city center, its location was still quite good, secluded amid the bustle.
After getting out of the carriage, Charlotte entered the residence still wearing the young viscount's appearance. Abner Soumei and Andreas followed him inside, though their way of entering was far less aboveboard.
The moment Charlotte returned, a loyal old butler was waiting for him and asked with a smile, "How was tonight's banquet?"
Charlotte did not answer the old butler's question. Instead, he asked, "Has Crown Prince Morgan gone to sleep?"
The old butler was slightly taken aback. "Of course he has not slept."
"His Highness the Crown Prince always goes to bed late. He is playing Snake Cards with others right now. From the look of it,