Outcast: The Alpha King's Beloved

Chapter 255: Depressed Betty 

Betty's POV:

My husband was an excellent Alpha, but I didn't expect that Prince Anthony would personally come here to attend his funeral.

The future king's presence in our pack was an honor.

But when Jennifer explained that she and Anthony had actually cfor Helen, I was shocked.

I had no idea that Helen was good friends with Anthony's mate—the future queen of the Osman Kingdom.

Helen's friends were all big shots.

This only madebelieve more in the fact that Helen was innocent.

When Anthony started to question Mandy, I watched quietly by the sidelines, waiting to see how the prince would pass judgment.

I was quite satisfied with how decisively he and Jennifer acted.

It took them but a few words to convince Mandy to tell the truth.

It turned out that Helen truly had no intention of killing my husband.

'Marlon, we didn't misjudge Helen! I thought with relief.But just as I was about to feel excited, Mandy suddenly pointed a finger at my eldest son, Devin.

I felt my heart stop in my chest.I simply couldn't believe it.

It's true that Devin was always selfish.I was always painfully aware of this fatal flaw, which was why Marlon and I decided to put our hope in our youngest son, Daniel.

Although we thought Daniel was the best choice for the Alpha position, Devin was still our son.

It was impossible for us not to love him, despite his stubbornness.

Now, Mandy was accusing my son of murdering my husband.

Although we had no way of proving this yet, I still felt as though I was shoved into an icy lake.

How could it be? Surely, it wasn't true! Devin was our child.

How could he poison his own father? It was a heavy blow to me.

I couldn't wrap my head around the possibility that Devin was the murderer.

Before I knew it, my knees buckled from underneathand I collapsed to the floor.

"Mom! Are you okay?" Daniel rushed to my side and helpedup.

Looking at Daniel, I managed to force a smile and looked at Anthony and Jennifer with embarrassment.

"I'm sorry, Mr.Jones.I suddenly feel weak.I think I'll head to my room and rest.Daniel, please take good care of our guests."

"Of course, Mom."

But Daniel was still looking atworriedly.After everything was settled, I let out a long sigh and J] went back to my room alone.

I didn't allow any attendant or maid to follow me.As soon as I closed the door behind me, my gaze landed on the family photo sitting on the bedside table.

Marlon and our two sons were all smiling up at me.

Thinking about what Mandy said just now, I couldn't help but burst into tears, clutching the photo close to my heart.

"Marlon, they say Devin is behind all of this.It can't be true! He's our child!"

I felt my heart shatter into countless pieces as I recalled the tour family still got along well with each other.

Devin was once an innocent child, too.He used to excitedly talk toand I Marlon about his day.When did he beclike this?

"Luna Betty, is it okay if I cin?"

Just as grief was about to overtake me, there was a knock on the door.

Helen? I looked to the door with surprise.I wasn't expecting anyone, let alone Helen.

After all, I had locked her up based on Mandy's testimony.Shouldn't she be holding a grudge against me?

"Luna Betty, how are you holding up? Don't worry about Daniel, by the way.I've already told him that I would chere to check on you."

Helen took my hand, her eyes full of concern.

"I figured you must've been very sad now that Devin's beca suspect."

Tears welled up in my eyes.

I didn't expect Helen to forgiveso soon, let alone comfortin my darkest hour.I also felt so guilty for suspecting her, even if it was just for a little while.

"Helen, thank you.I'm sorry.I should've believed your”

"Please don't apologize, Luna Betty.It wasn't your fault.This is all Mandy's doing.If she didn't insist that she hadn't giventhe perfume, you wouldn't have doubted me."

Helen huggedtightly and spoke in a soothing voice.

"Helen, you're so kind."

I hugged her back and burst into tears.I was so happy Daniel had her.I wished them the best in my heart.

Anthony's POV:

"Lock up Mandy and Devin.Keep a close eye on them, especially now that the investigation is shifting focus.Make any mistake, and I won't spare you,"

I ordered my guards after Betty left.

Because the interrogation had been suspended for now, there was nothing we could do but contain the two suspects until further notice.

The guards nodded in unison and dispersed to capture Mandy and Devin.

Mandy didn't even bother to resist and simply let them cuff her.

"Mr.Jones, I admit my fault.I thought that the perfwould kill Helen.But my cris nothing compared to Devin's.He killed Alpha Marlon! Mr.Jones, you must bring justice to the murderer!"

Mandy shouted atas she was being taken away.

"If you are telling the truth, then I will give you a light sentence," I replied flatly.

"Don't listen to that bitch, Mr.Jones! She's lying!"

Devin, on the other hand, was not as submissive as Mandy.He struggled as the guards grabbed him.

"I'm Alpha Marlon's son! I haven't committed any crimes! Why are you takingaway? I would never hurt my own father!"

"Even if you're tellingthe truth, both you and Mandy, as suspects in this case, must be locked up before the truth is found out.As the son of an Alpha, don't you know that?"

This idiot was wasting my time.I turned away and looked to Jennifer.

"I didn't kill anyone! I swear! Let go of me, you bastards!"

Devin cursed and tried to fight, but to no avail.

The guards took him out of our sight.As soon as they were gone, a hush fell over the hall.

"Daniel, what do you make of what Mandy said?" I asked, looking at Daniel, who was frowning deeply.

After all, Devin was Daniel's elder brother.

Surely, he would know his own brother.

"Mr.Jones, the truth is, I think Mandy's telling the truth.I've also suspected Devin for a while now.But he's my brother.I really can't believe that he would kill our father!" Daniel looked pained as he spoke.He sank into the sofa dejectedly.

"Daniel, Austin is also Anthony's brother, but he still killed their father and even attempted to kill Anthony for his own selfish gain.Maybe Devin is as crazy for power as Austin was."

Jennifer sat down next to Daniel and patted him on the shoulder comfortingly.Daniel took a deep breath and looked up at us gratefully.

"My father died because he inhaled a large amount of ephedrine hydrochloride, which is an illicit drug and can only be bought through sillegal means, such as the black market.Now my people are investigating those who have bought it.If they find any clue, I will report it to you immediately, Mr.Jones," Daniel said seriously.

"Don't worry, Daniel.I'll also have the matter investigated thoroughly.I won't let Alpha Marlon die in vain." I nodded and clasped him by the shoulder.

"Daniel, you look tired.You should get srest," Jennifer suggested kindly.

"No, I'm fine.Thanks for your concern, Jennifer, but I'm not in the mood to rest."

Daniel shook his head and smiled wryly.

Jennifer and I exchanged glances, knowing there was nothing we could say to change his mind.

Soon, Daniel made arrangements for our accommodations and led us out of the hall.

"Callif you need anything, okay? I'm going to find Helen now.She should be with my mother.We're going to the church to be with my father tonight.See you guys later," said Daniel.

"See you.And again, I'm deeply sorry for what happened to Marlon," I replied gravely.

"Daniel, we'll find out the truth as soon as possible so that your father can rest in peace in heaven," Jennifer added with a look of determination.