บท 148: Three Favors

Michaela's frown deepened as she scrutinized the documents in her hand. The weight of the information hit her like a heavy blow. "Are you absolutely certain about this?" she asked, her voice laced with concern and doubt.

Lucius met her gaze with a steely determination. "I assure you, these findings are accurate," he replied, his voice carrying an air of secrecy. "We scoured the palace grounds, but there was no trace of it. The only place left to look was the Prince's estate, the oldest and most mysterious property in this Kingdom."

Michaela's eyes narrowed suspiciously, studying Lucius's face for any hint of deception. She had always been cautious when it came to trusting others, especially in matters as delicate as this. "How did you come upon this information?" she probed, her voice tinged with a mix of curiosity and skepticism.