"Marquis Pearce, do you mean to say that we should not respond to this mistake, and just make the best of it?" asked Hollis cautiously. He dared not make wild guesses. He could suffer serious disadvantages if he made the wrong guess about Pearce's intentions. What complicated the situation was that Matthew was Alexander's brother-in-law, and he couldn't afford to offend the prince either.

Also, he knew that Matthew was in the River City now. If Matthew knew that Alexander had been framed, he would be in trouble and his life might even be in danger. But Hollis sensed that Pearce obviously wanted to convict Alexander for the murder. Thus, the first thing Hollis needed to do was appear to be obeying Pearce's demands, and then figure out a way to inform Matthew.

Pearce wrinkled his brows in perplexity. Hollis immediately observed his subtle rea

o pay the price."

Alexander paid him no attention and went straight to the carriage. "Robert," he said to the man who was driving the carriage.

Robert bowed to Alexander and said, "Mister Alexander, Her Highness is waiting for you in the carriage. Please get in."

The assistant found that Alexander was quite familiar with the group of people. Suddenly, something popped into his mind and his eyes lit up. Matthew and his wife seemed to be staying in the Joy Inn.

The curtain of the carriage was lifted up and Alexander entered. The assistant saw a man in white sitting in the carriage, and he looked quite handsome. As soon as Alexander got in, he jumped into the arms of the man. It was obvious that he knew and trusted that man.

Still fearing an emergency, the assistant summoned up his courage and asked, "Excuse me, but who are you?"