As the group of men entered, the room’s temperature seemed to drop. Katelyn instinctively moved to shield Vincent, her eyes wary as she assessed the newcomers.
“Who are you people?” Samuel demanded, his tone defensive.
The men, all wearing the royal crest, were clearly there for a purpose. Their serious expressions left no room for doubt.
A flicker of curiosity passed through Vincent’s eyes. It was clear they had been in contact with the royal family for some time.
Without a word, the group shifted aside, forming a clear path.
From behind them, a man in noble attire stepped forward. He appeared to be in his forties, wearing glasses that did little to disguise his intense, almost lethal presence.
“Mr. Adams,” the man greeted, nodding respectfully.
Vincent recognized him immediately. “It’s you!” he said.
The man was Barry Thompson, the king’s chief aide, responsible for handling the kingdom’s major affairs. Despite his calm demeanor, Barry’s cunning and menacing nature made him a formidable figure.
Vincent pondered the reason for Barry’s sudden appearance.
Barry took a step back, bowing respectfully and placing his right hand on his left shoulder—a gesture of the highest respect in their culture.
“It’s an honor to be remembered by you, Mr. Adams,” Barry said.
Surprise filled Katelyn’s eyes. She hadn’t expected Vincent to command such respect from the king’s right-hand man. The deep reverence was clear.
It was not merely his connections with the princess that earned him such respect, but Vincent’s own significant influence. Even the nobility, including the king, held him in high regard.
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Leaning slightly against the headboard, Vincent asked, “What brings you here?”
“His Majesty has learned of your injury and has sent me with some premium medicine and his best wishes. He is eager to dine with you once you’ve recovered,” Barry responded, maintaining his respectful demeanor. However, his gaze then shifted towards Katelyn and Samuel.
When Katelyn’s eyes met his, she felt the chilling scrutiny of a predator.
Barry’s entire demeanor, from his stern expression to his intimidating presence, radiated ruthlessness. It was clear that reaching the position of the king’s chief aide meant Barry was far from ordinary.
“I appreciate the king’s concern. I’ll make time to visit him,” Vincent replied indifferently, though his eyes betrayed a measure of wariness. It had become evident that their recent activities in Yata had not escaped the king’s observation.
The purpose of Barry’s visit was clearly more than just a gesture of goodwill.
Detecting the underlying tension, Barry cracked a slight smile and said, “Actually, Mr. Adams, I’m also here on a special directive from His Majesty—to take TS with me!” His declaration landed like a bomb in the room.
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The presence of these men in the hospital room suggested they knew exactly who TS was.
Katelyn swore silently. When had she become so sought after that everyone was on her trail? She couldn’t recall any past conflicts with the royal family. What could have exposed her?
A storm seemed to gather in Vincent’s eyes.
Barry’s statement implied that TS was indeed present in this very ward. As his gaze briefly passed over Katelyn, Vincent replied calmly, “If you’re here for TS, you might be mistaken. I’ve been looking for him too, but he’s exceptionally good at concealing his identity.”
Barry adjusted his glasses, his smile lacking any real amusement.
“Mr. Adams, we wouldn’t interrupt your recovery without concrete proof. We need TS’s expertise for this country, and I assure you, no harm will come to him.” Katelyn felt her nails digging into her palm as she tried to steady her nerves, calming her pounding heart.
No.
Impossible.
She had installed over 200 layers of security to shield her IP address.
Not even the combined efforts of the world’s top hackers could breach it in under a month.
She had checked the system herself just the night before; it was completely secure.
But then, Barry turned sharply towards Katelyn and commanded his men, “What are you waiting for? Get TS.”
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